Common Threats: Malware, Phishing & Ransomware

Common Threats: Malware, Phishing & Ransomware

Master the essentials of first-line cyber security support for UK organisations. This course will equip you to identify and categorise common cyber threats, including various malware types, their delivery vectors, and symptoms. You will develop crucial skills to recognise phishing emails, including spear phishing, and understand effective reporting procedures in the UK. The course also covers ransomware's impact and entry points, providing mitigation strategies like patching, effective backup management, and managing access rights. You will gain an understanding of relevant UK cyber security legislation, including the NCSC's role, to promote a resilient organisational security culture.