Ransomware - What You Need to Know

Listen to learn why does ransomware seem to be so effective and how you can protect your business from being vulnerable to ransomware.

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Ransomware - What You Need to Know

With so many ransomware stories in the news this year, one would think that ransomware is a new technique used by threat actors. In reality, ransomware has been around for almost a decade, and so have the basic principles on how to protect yourself from getting hit with it.

SecurityMetrics VP of Assessments Gary Glover (CISSP, CISA, QSA, PA-QSA) sits down with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) to discuss all you need to know about what ransomware is and how to stay safe from it.

Listen to learn:

  • What is ransomware?
  • Why does ransomware seem to be so effective?
  • How can I protect my business from being vulnerable to ransomware?

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