Pentera RansomwareReady
About the product
Pentera RansomwareReady is a module used to assess an organization’s resilience to ransomware attacks through secure simulation. This tool answers the question: “Are we ready to defend ourselves against ransomware?” (Defend Against Ransomware Attacks with Pentera). As part of RansomwareReady, the Pentera platform launches simulated ransomware attacks under controlled conditions, using secure versions of real malware of this type (some of the most dangerous ransomware strains have been replicated, including REvil, Conti, Maze, and LockBit). The module carries out the entire ransomware attack chain – from the initial infection (e.g., simulation of a malicious attachment or exploit giving access to the machine), through movement across the network and lateral movement to other hosts, to file encryption and data exfiltration attempts. All this happens in a way that is harmless to the environment – files are not actually encrypted or stolen, but the module imitates these actions as much as necessary for testing. This allows Pentera RansomwareReady to check the effectiveness of defenses at every stage of the attack: it verifies whether endpoint security (antivirus/EDR/XDR) can prevent the ransomware from running, whether network segmentation limits its spread, whether backup systems are properly separated, and whether the SOC team is able to detect and respond to an incident (monitoring and alert testing). After the simulation is complete, a detailed report is generated indicating where the defense worked and where it failed. The report also includes priority recommendations to tighten protection against ransomware, such as improving security configurations, eliminating vulnerable hosts, introducing additional access controls, etc.
Główne zastosowania: Pentera RansomwareReady is used to assess preparedness for a ransomware incident. Security teams can use it to conduct a controlled “crash test” of their security measures—without the actual risk of losing data. This tool is sometimes used before implementing new security systems (e.g., EDR/XDR platforms) or after implementation to verify that they will actually stop an attack in practice. It is also valuable for CIRT/SOC teams, which can check whether their detection and response processes will work in the event of a ransomware attack (e.g., whether alarms will trigger, whether host isolation procedures are effective and fast). In addition, the module helps test backup policies – ensuring that offline backups will actually remain untouched in the event of an attack – and business continuity plans (BCPs) in the context of ransomware. Finally, Pentera RansomwareReady is sometimes used to train technical and management staff – simulation results clearly show the consequences of a successful ransomware attack and areas that require attention before a real threat emerges.
Advantages of the product
Secure emulation of ransomware attacks.
Testing the effectiveness of ransomware defenses.
Specific remediation guidance.
Benefits of Implementation
Holistic ransomware resilience assessment: The module reveals all stages of an attack where defenses are insufficient – from network entry to escalation and data encryption. This provides a complete picture of your organization's preparedness
and identifies specific security gaps to be eliminated (e.g., lack of segmentation, accounts with excessive privileges, outdated systems).
Reduce the risk of costly incidents: With a proactive approach, your company can eliminate vulnerabilities before they are exploited by real ransomware. This reduces the risk of a successful attack that could result in serious downtime, data loss, and ransom costs. Investing in simulations translates directly into savings by avoiding losses associated with a real incident.
Verification of the effectiveness of tools and procedures: Pentera RansomwareReady allows you to verify the effectiveness of your existing security measures (e.g., email filters, antivirus software, EDR) and security procedures in practice. As a result, your organization gains confidence in which mechanisms are working properly and where improvements are needed—without waiting for a real attack.
Prioritizing security investments: Reports from the module provide measurable ransomware risk indicators, which help convince management to take action (e.g., additional funds for network segmentation or training). Recommendations are ranked by impact on risk, so resources can be invested first where they will provide the greatest improvement in security.