• Online, Self-Paced

Ransomware is an evolving threat to the cyber and data security of many organizations. This course provides learners with an understanding of the role identifying and protecting assets plays in protecting against ransomware attacks.



Learning Objectives


On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:


  • Understand the attacker's mindset and the ransomware "Business Model"


  • Implement network segregation; anti-virus; and endpoint security


  • Create a system shutdown policy; using Virtual Machines (VMs) for instant backup restore (snapshotting) and recovery of business processes and assets



Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Threat Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.