Threat Series: Ransomware
Could your organization operate if all of your data was inaccessible? Ransomware, a form of malware, encrypts files such as documents and photos, and requires a ransom be paid in order to decrypt the files. Harvard Business Review says, “The Best Cybersecurity Investment You Can Make Is Better Training. Spending millions on security technology can certainly make an executive feel safe. But the major sources of cyber threats aren’t technological. They’re found in the human brain, in the form of curiosity, ignorance, apathy, and hubris. These human forms of malware can be present in any organization and are every bit as dangerous as threats delivered through malicious code.” And since it’s impossible to prevent every attack, we’ll also discuss how to respond to an incident.
The Threat Is Real
Losing patient data will result in losing the patient’s trust, and could result in the unthinkable. Ransomware is one of the real threats to businesses and organizations that could result in the end of the enterprise. The recent WannaCry attacks have many people in healthcare very concerned.
Cyber Criminals Are Looking For Your Weaknesses.
Are You?
- Train Your Employees
- Make Improvements Needed
- Stay Informed, Keep Software Up-To-Date
About the Instructor
Shane Albright
Shane Albright has nearly a decade of experience in IT operations and information security in a variety of environments including two publicly-traded companies and a healthcare facility at a large research university. He currently holds a CompTIA Security+ certification, a CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification, and a GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification. Shane has the unique ability to speak on technical subjects so everyone can understand.