5 Ways Your Firewall Can Keep Ransomware Out - And Lock It Down If It Gets In
Sophos, Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Ransomware continues to cripple organizations worldwide, draining budgets and halting operations. For IT teams already stretched thin, a single attack can mean days of downtime and irreversible data loss.
While endpoint protection often gets the spotlight, your firewall is one of the most powerful tools for stopping ransomware before it starts - and locking it down if attackers breach the perimeter.
Here's how to configure your firewall to close the gaps ransomware exploits and strengthen your organization's resilience.