Ransomware: Lessons Learned from the Victims

Overview:

Ransomware is everywhere, is becoming more common, and preventing it is a major challenge for every organization.  This course provides case studies that follow organizations of all sizes which were brought to their knees by ransomware, reviewing key events and information such as:

·         How the initial infection occurred, and where it spread across the organization

·         How the organization responded to the infection?  Did they pay the ransom?

·         What the victims learned that they wish they knew before the infection

Attend this course and learn what previous ransomware victims wish they knew and would like to have done before hackers struck their organization.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

·         How ransomware infections occur and select regulatory requirements

·         Who to contact and how to respond if your organization becomes a victim

·         How to create and manage an effective ransomware prevention program in your organization

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to: 

·         Select items which differentiate between ransomware, malware, advanced persistent threats, and software

·         Identify key differences between an incident response plan, a disaster recovery plan, and a business continuity plan

·         Choose from a list of key behaviors and precautions which you and your team can take to reduce your risk of falling victim to ransomware

·         Identify from a list at least three service providers you should contact immediately should you become a victim of ransomware

Who Will Benefit: 

Any accounting professional who wants to understand how ransomware works and learn prevention tips they can use and share in their organization.