Knowing how to respond to malware incidents is a critical skill for security professionals, and the first step to achieving malware response skills is understanding the types of malware you will face in the field. In this course, you'll explore different types of malware such as worms, Trojan viruses, botnets, ransomware, and rootkits. You'll then round out your knowledge by identifying the different methods used to classify a virus and determine its potential impact.
Learning Objectives
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Framework Connections
Specialty Areas
- All-Source Analysis
- Cyber Operational Planning
- Cyber Operations
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cybersecurity Management
- Executive Cyber Leadership
- Systems Analysis
- Systems Development
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Feedback
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