Ransomware - What It Is & How to Protect Yourself

Introduction

Ransomware continues to be one of the most significant cybersecurity threats facing businesses and the wider world today.

The global cost of ransomware attacks is expected to increase from $20bn in 2021 to $265bn by 2031 according to recent predictions made by Cybersecurity Ventures.

Organisations including Puma and Bridgestone have been subject to ransomware attacks since the start of 2022 and the threat continues affecting the business bottom line with costs in excess of £1 million for ransom demands or the loss of valuable data and/or downtime.

Ransomware awareness is not only about knowing the definition of ransomware but involves a greater understanding of what to look for and how to respond.

This short e-learning programme will ensure that your staff are up to speed.

What You Will Learn

With interactive learning activities, knowledge checks and key reminder messages, the programme covers the following sections:

• Introduction to ransomware
• Types of ransomware attack
• Ransomware defence - the basics
• What to do if hit by ransomware
• Prevention strategies

You can take each section at your own pace, picking up where you left off and are able to see your progress throughout.

The programme concludes with an assessment. Your score will be recorded and 'super-user' reporting functionality for the organisation as a whole is available in the MBL learning platform.