Cyber Security Foundations: Common Malware Attacks and Defense Strategies

Accenture says malware attacks are the most frequent type of cyberattack experienced by organizations worldwide. These attacks are also the most costly. Accenture estimates that these attacks cost businesses on average $2.6 million per year. Ransomware is not the only cyber security risk from malware. Malware is any software designed to gain unauthorised access to a computer system, such as trojan horses or spyware.

This course will help you improve your company's cyber security against malware attacks. To understand the common threats and how to avoid them, you will be shown examples of malware attacks. Malware is always evolving. As the sophistication of existing actors grows, new threats are constantly emerging. Changes in business practices are part of the problem. Accenture found that 80% of companies were adopting new technologies quicker than they could account for cyber security risks.

This challenge can only be overcome by building organizational cyber resilience. Knowing your enemy is the first step to malware protection. This course will help you recognize your enemy and prevent them from causing harm.

Learn about the most common malware types and strategies. This will be illustrated with real-life examples of malware attacks. Further, you'll be able to understand the structure of modern malware families and how it evolves.