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Cybersecurity Awareness: Malware

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

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Learn about common types of malware, the threats they pose, and how to combat them.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Malware explained
1. Introduction to Malware
  • What is malware?
  • The malware origin story
  • Viruses, trojans, and worms, oh my!
  • Ransomware, bots, and wiper malware
  • Rootkits, keyloggers, and malvertising
  • Fileless malware and mobile malware
  • Cryptojacking
2. The Dangers of Malware
  • Malware infection: How do you catch it?
  • Risks and consequences of malware
3. Defense Against Malware
  • The software line of defense
  • Malware defense: Best practices
4. Extra Credit: Learn Malware Analysis
  • Skills needed for professional malware analysis
  • Malware enthusiast version
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Stephanie Ihezukwu

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