It’s no longer about if ransomware hits – it’s when.
And smart organizations are no longer playing defense. They’re upgrading their entire security playbook.
By mid-2025, 70% of CISOs report expanding ransomware-specific budgets. But the question isn’t just how much they’re spending – it’s where the money is going.
We’re entering a new phase where traditional controls are no longer enough. Attackers are evolving – using AI, social engineering, and vendor impersonation to bypass even layered defenses. The result? Security budgets are no longer just about firewalls and endpoints.
Here’s what’s changing fast – and why you need to act now:
- Budgets are shifting from reactive to proactive – with greater investments in user-targeted threat simulations, phishing resistance training, and human-centric risk controls.
- CFOs and boards are getting involved – because ransomware isn’t just an IT problem, it’s an existential business threat.
- Social engineering is now the leading attack vector – not technical vulnerabilities.
That’s why AUMINT Trident is designed for this new era.
We help companies launch recurring, tailored social engineering simulations that map human vulnerabilities and provide CISOs with a real-time view of where they’re exposed – and how to close those gaps fast.
This isn’t just awareness. It’s measurable readiness.
And in 2025, that’s what wins.
If your ransomware budget is growing but still anchored in 2022 tactics, you’re wasting both time and money.
Get ahead of the next breach – not just after it.
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Security isn’t just about spending more. It’s about spending smarter.
Let’s make it count.