Ransomware Awareness for Staff

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About Course

Ransomware can stop an organisation working for weeks. Learn what ransomware is, how it gets in, the everyday habits that prevent it, the warning signs of an attack in progress, exactly what to do if you suspect one, and why backups and good recovery plans matter.

This course provides general awareness information. In an incident, always follow your organisation’s incident response plan and the instructions of your IT or security team.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what ransomware and data extortion are Know the main ways attackers get in and how your habits block them Recognise the signs of an attack and act fast Understand backups, recovery and the official position on paying ransoms

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What ransomware is
  • How attackers get in, and how you stop them
  • Spotting an attack and what to do
  • Recovery, reporting and the ransom question

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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