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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