Introduction to ransomware mitigation Course
1 hour, 12 minutes
Course description
The course starts by providing background about ransomware mitigation. Topics covered include the history of the ransomware threat and its present-day impacts. From there, the course goes on to discuss the logistics of ransomware attacks. This includes some of the common ransomware attack vectors and best practices for preventing infections.
Syllabus
Ransomware prevention best practices
Video - 00:15:00
Describes best practices for preventing and mitigating common attack vectors used by leading ransomware variants.
Inside the ransomware attack chain
Video - 00:15:00
Explores common attack chains used by ransomware operators to deploy their malware within organizations' environments.
How ransomware works
Video - 00:22:00
Describes the various ways in which ransomware can operate.
The scope of the ransomware threat
Video - 00:14:00
Discusses the growth of the ransomware threat, including the history volume, costs and impacts of modern ransomware attacks.
Overview
Video - 00:02:00
A simple overview of what you will learn in Course 1.
Introduction to ransomware mitigation assessment
Assessment - 6 questions
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