Deploying Ransomware Canary Files When to Use - Deploying proactive ransomware detection on file servers, NAS devices, or endpoint systems - Building an early-warning system that detects ransomware before it encrypts business-critical data - Supplementing EDR solutions with lightweight canary file monitoring on systems where agents cannot be deployed - Testing ransomware incident response procedures by simulating canary file triggers - Monitoring shared drives, home directories, and backup volumes for unauthorized file operations Do not use as a replacement for endpoint protection, backup str…