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Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response

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Member Price: $99.00 Non-Member Price: $129.00

Date/Time:: Feb 3, 2025, 3:00pm–5:00pm
Developer:: SURGENT MCCOY SELF-STUDY CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:: Computer Science: 2.00
Fields of Study:: Computer / IT
Level:: Basic

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.

Objective

Avoid common mistakes regarding ransomware events
Identify and respond to a ransomware incident

Highlights

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

Designed For

Anyone responsible for identifying and responding to ransomware incidents or anyone who wants to better understand the current ransomware threats for individuals and businesses

Prerequisite

None

Advanced Preparation

None