It’s hard to miss: Ransomware attacks have exploded, with growth by some measures of more than 150% in 2020. This threat will only grow as criminals invent new ways to gain access to networks and systems, and as the attack surface grows with continued work from home and the proliferation of internet-enabled devices. This trend is why we are so excited about Akamai and Guardicore officially joining forces — the challenge posed by ransomware has never been greater, and the opportunity for our two companies, now one company, to prevent attacks has never been more tangible. Together, we can push back the rising tide of threats. \n Ransomware is a complicated problem, but protecting against ransomware boils down to one simple principle: All traffic flows need inspection and control, regardless of the endpoints.  \n The thing is, for ransomware to carry out its function, it has to move. From wherever it originates, it has to find a place from where it can access and encrypt high-value data.…