Is this the same as a ransomware simulation?

No. A readiness assessment focuses on your ability to prevent, detect and recover from ransomware, while a simulation mimics attacker behaviour in more technical detail. Both are complementary.

Will this assessment disrupt our operations?

No. The assessment is based on documentation review, workshops and configuration analysis. It does not involve disruptive testing.

Is this useful for cyber insurance?

Yes. The assessment and resulting roadmap can be used as evidence of proactive risk management for insurers and stakeholders.

Can you help us implement the recommendations?

Yes. We can support technical remediation, policy improvements, backup and recovery testing, and incident response planning.

Ransomware Readiness Assessment — United Kingdom

Measure How Prepared You Really Are Before a Ransomware Attack Happens

Cyber Sentinel Solutions Ltd — London & Bristol, UK

Ransomware is no longer a theoretical risk. Our Ransomware Readiness Assessment helps you understand how your organisation would cope if critical systems and data were suddenly encrypted or stolen.

Why Ransomware Readiness Matters

Many organisations invest in security tools, but few have a clear, tested plan for what happens when ransomware hits. Attackers now use double and triple extortion, data theft and long-term persistence techniques to maximise pressure.

Common weaknesses we see include:

backups that are not tested or are accessible to attackers
no segmentation between critical systems and everyday user networks
limited visibility into lateral movement and privilege escalation
unclear roles and responsibilities when a crisis starts
no plan for communication with customers, regulators or the media
uncertainty around legal, regulatory and insurance obligations

A Ransomware Readiness Assessment gives you a structured, honest picture of your ability to prevent, contain and recover from such an attack.

What Is a Ransomware Readiness Assessment?

It is a comprehensive assessment focused specifically on ransomware scenarios. Instead of generic security checklists, we analyse how a real-world ransomware campaign would move through your environment and how prepared you are at each stage.

We examine:

preventive controls (identity, patching, email and web filtering)
detection capability (EDR/XDR, logging, alerts, SOC)
response and containment processes
backup and restore strategy
business continuity and disaster recovery plans
legal and regulatory readiness

Assessment Scope

1. Identity & Access Controls

MFA deployment and enforcement
use of Conditional Access and risk-based controls
privileged account management and admin segregation
password and credential hygiene

2. Endpoint, Email & Network Defences

EDR/XDR configuration and coverage
email filtering and phishing protection
web filtering and content controls
network segmentation and lateral movement barriers

3. Backups, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

backup frequency, scope and storage architecture
separation of backups from production (logical and physical)
restore testing and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO)
prioritisation of systems for recovery

4. Incident Response & Crisis Management

existence and quality of ransomware-specific playbooks
decision-making roles (IT, security, legal, management)
interaction with external partners, forensics and insurers
post-incident review and improvement processes

5. Legal, Regulatory & Communication Readiness

data breach notification obligations understanding
prepared statements for customers and partners
coordination with regulators and law enforcement (if applicable)
alignment with cyber insurance requirements

Scenario-Based Ransomware Analysis

We use realistic, scenario-based analysis to walk through how a ransomware campaign would unfold in your environment, for example:

initial access via phishing and credential theft
lateral movement and privilege escalation
data exfiltration and staging
mass encryption of critical servers and endpoints
extortion demands and business disruption

For each stage, we ask: what can be detected, what can be stopped, how quickly can you react, and how well can you recover?

What You Receive

ransomware readiness score and maturity level
detailed gap analysis across prevention, detection, response and recovery
mapping of strengths and weaknesses to ransomware attack stages
prioritised recommendations (quick wins vs strategic changes)
improvement roadmap for the next 30 / 60 / 90 days
optional tabletop exercise for leadership and IT

Who Is This For?

Our Ransomware Readiness Assessment is ideal for organisations that:

rely heavily on digital systems to deliver services
store sensitive financial, legal, healthcare or customer data
have experienced ransomware or near-miss incidents
need to demonstrate readiness to boards, investors or insurers

Typical sectors:

law firms and professional services
financial services and fintech
healthcare and private clinics
manufacturing, logistics and retail
technology and SaaS providers

Pricing

Indicative pricing for UK organisations:

Core Ransomware Readiness Review

£3,000 – £5,500

document and architecture review
interviews with key stakeholders
readiness score and focused action list

Full Ransomware Readiness Assessment

£6,000 – £12,000

in-depth review of prevention, detection, response and recovery
scenario-based analysis of realistic attack paths
detailed remediation roadmap and workshop

Enhanced Programme with Tabletop Exercise

£13,000+

full assessment
custom ransomware tabletop exercise for leadership and IT
follow-up review of implemented improvements

Understand Your Ransomware Readiness Before Attackers Do

If you want a clear, honest view of how your organisation would cope with a ransomware incident, contact us to schedule a Ransomware Readiness Assessment.

Cyber Sentinel Solutions Ltd
London & Bristol, United Kingdom

Email: contact@cybersentinelsolutionsltd.co.uk
Website: www.cybersentinelsolutionsltd.co.uk