The past two years have ushered in an explosion of ransomware attacks affecting businesses and individuals. Many of us read or hear about these att...
4/20/2027 9:00am - 11:00am | Online | Surgent
$99.00
CPE Categories: Specialized Knowledge & Applications (2 CPE)
The past two years have ushered in an explosion of ransomware attacks affecting businesses and individuals. Many of us read or hear about these attacks, but there is little understanding of how they occur, how a response is undertaken, and how the chances of experiencing one can be reduced. Join us to learn about these topics so you can be prepared with the best response and the knowledge to avoid common mistakes in a ransomware event.
Instructor: Mark McCreary, CIPP/US
Anyone responsible for identifying and responding to ransomware incidents or anyone who wants to better understand the current ransomware threats for individuals and businesses
Avoid common mistakes regarding ransomware events
Identify and respond to a ransomware incident
What is ransomware?
The growing threat of ransomware — statistics
Remote working and COVID-19
Ransomware infection process
Incident response protocol
Business considerations
Legal considerations
Breach notification obligations
Steps to protect against malware
Tabletop exercise
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