Why Censys ASM Is Your Best Line of Defense Against Ransomware

This article reviews the Cyentia Institute's Ransomware Incident Risk Insights Study, highlighting that ransomware has grown substantially (30% of public incidents, ~$270B losses over five years) and that exploited public-facing assets are the top initial access vector; it then outlines how Censys Attack Surface Management (ASM) — continuous discovery, comprehensive inventory, risk prioritization, and rapid response — can help organizations identify and remediate exposures to reduce ransomware risk.