Objective
The certification course Ransomware is based on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Ransomware guide (CISA Incident Response).
The Ransomware guide stresses the need for the following controls and technology: Phishing Simulation, Back up, Egress Firewall Whitelisting, Email Control, Endpoint protection, Multi-Factor Authentication, Security Awareness Training, Breach Management and Disaster Recovery.
Ransomware is a malicious type that denies access to computers and files, either specific or entire systems, with sensitive information until the ransomware is paid.
While ransomware attacks do not result in a data breach, cyber-criminals have been moving towards taking a copy of the data before encryption and threatening to expose the data. Combating a ransomware scenario can be stressful, so most organizations think having controls to protect from an attack is better.
To evaluate the maturity of your organization's process and controls and to better protect and combat ransomware, the course prepares the trainee to follow CISA Ransomware guidance. It's crucial now, more than ever, to have trained, skilled professionals to manage ransomware incidents.
The 60-hour curriculum and three-hour exam is a challenging program that takes a multidisciplinary approach to attain proficiency in relevant domains and modern information security.
