Many government systems are decades old, running Windows 7 and even Windows XP. Even school districts are getting hit, prompting Gov. John Bel Edwards to declare a state of emergency. Security teams can take some clear steps to stay secure and/or mitigate such attacks. Best practices include solid patch management, comprehensive phishing and email management education, and privileged access management. Additional guidance includes having good backups, reinforcing basic cyber awareness and education, as well as revisiting and refining cyber incident response plans.”]