Ransomware protection

The ransomware you've never seen runs contained: it executes, but it encrypts nothing.

We don't bet on recognizing ransomware before it strikes. With Xcitium containment, every unknown executable runs inside a container with no real access to your data — and our 24/7 SOC responds. No encryption means no ransom to pay.

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In short

What is containment-based ransomware protection?

What it is

An approach that doesn't rely on recognizing ransomware. Every unknown executable runs inside an isolated container, where it can execute but cannot touch your files, disk or real network.

How it works

The Xcitium agent classifies every file: known-good runs free, known-bad is blocked and the unknown is contained. If that unknown was ransomware, it tries to encrypt inside the container and fails to touch anything real.

Who it's for

Companies across Latin America that cannot afford an encryption shutdown: banking, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and government, especially where an hour of downtime costs more than any prevention.

What problem it solves

Modern ransomware is new every time: signatures arrive late. Containment removes the bet — it doesn't matter whether the attack is known or zero-day, it runs without being able to encrypt.

Capabilities

Not detecting the ransom. Preventing it.

Contained executionUnknown ransomware runs isolated, with no access to your real data.
No signature dependencyZero-day attacks are contained just like known ones.
Managed 24/7 responseThe SGS SOC investigates and remediates every contained event.
Integrated EDR/XDRTelemetry and containment on the same Xcitium agent.

Why it matters

What your operation gains

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What if the ransomware is completely new?

That's exactly where containment shines: being unknown, it runs automatically inside the container. Whatever it tries to encrypt, it never touches your real files.

Do I still need separate backups?

Backups remain good practice, but containment aims for you to never need them: if encryption never happens on real data, there is nothing to restore.

Does this slow down my users' productivity?

No. Only the unknown is contained; already-trusted applications run normally. The user works with no blocks or confirmation prompts.

Does SGS respond if an incident occurs?

Yes. Every contained event is investigated and remediated by our 24/7 SOC from our own datacenter in Costa Rica, as part of Security 360°.

Don't negotiate with whoever locked you out. Prevent the lockout.

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