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Ransomware: How to Protect Against and Recover From Attacks WEBINAR

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Member Price $55.00

Non-Member Price $75.00

Overview

Ransomware is a form of malware that targets your critical data and systems for the purpose of extortion. Ransomware is designed to encrypt files on a device, making any files or systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Ransomware actors often threaten to sell or leak the data or authentication information if the ransom is not paid.

Highlights

Overview of ransomware. Ransomware trends. Overview of how ransomware attacks are conducted. Considerations when deciding whether or not to pay the attackers. Key controls for protecting against ransomware.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

Anyone responsible for business operations.

Objectives

Recognize what ransomware is. Identify how ransomware attacks are conducted. Indicate key controls to protect against and/or recover from ransomware attacks.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

  • Petrina Youhan

Non-Member Price $75.00

Member Price $55.00