Ransomware

Overview

You have security cameras, movement detectors, and locks on your doors to keep the bad guys out of your home. But what about online? Cyberattacks are on the increase. And ransomware, a malicious type of malware, is one of the most disruptive and damaging out there.

Ransomware can deny you access to your digital files, then hold you ransom until you pay up. To protect yourself and your organisation, you need to be aware of the signs you’ve been targeted and make efforts to reinforce your security defences. This course will show you how.

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Understand what ransomware is to reduce the risk of falling victim to an attack
• Recognise safety measures you can implement to protect yourself from being targeted
• Follow key mitigation steps to reduce the impact on your organisation if your computer is attacked

Why take this course?

If you want to prioritise your own or your company’s cybersecurity, this course is for you. It’ll help you understand what ransomware is, actions you can take to protect yourself, and steps you can take if you’ve already been targeted.