If you’re a cybersecurity leader looking for better network segmentation to defend your organization against ransomware and lateral movement, then this guide is for you. In it, we consider why lateral movement is one of the most basic and common tactics that attackers use to spread ransomware and access sensitive data. Then, we delve into microsegmentation: what it is and why old-school vendors could not provide it at scale. Finally, we lay out everything you should look for in potential microsegmentation solutions— from ease of deployment to integration with existing IT systems. Our goal is to educate and support anyone looking to fully protect their network from ransomware and other advanced attacks by implementing microsegmentation in their organization.