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Topics  ransomware, Compliance & Privacy, penetration testing, WannaCry, cannabis, Enterprise

# Michelle Drolet interviewed on the WannaCry Ransomware Attack

[By Michelle Drolet](https://blog.towerwall.com/author/towerwall2020)

[Read More](https://blog.towerwall.com/author/towerwall2020)

May 22, 2017

### After the recent wave of WannaCry ransomware attacks, managed service providers said the key takeaway they are bringing to customers going forward is the importance of proactive security.

"Our whole stance is around proactive security. When you have proactive \[security\], WannaCry is not going to have an impact," said Michelle Drolet, CEO of Framingham, Mass.-based Towerwall.  
 Drolet said that proactive approach includes an integrated, layered approach to security to protect the different levels of the environment. She said that includes vulnerability management, patch management, strong protection technologies and more. Drolet said none of her company's customers were hit by the WannaCry ransomware attack.  
[Click here to read the full article >](http://www.crn.com/news/security/300085516/wannacry-debrief-msps-say-proactive-security-key-to-guarding-against-next-ransomware-attack.htm)

#### Michelle Drolet interviewed on the WannaCry Ransomware Attack

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