Defend Against Ransomware Attacks (IR109)

CISA is proud to offer the cybersecurity awareness webinar, Defend Against Ransomware Attacks (IR109), on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to noon EDT.  We are excited to share this information with stakeholders across the federal enterprise and nationally.

This webinar is intended for a non-technical audience and beginning incident responders.

Ransomware attacks hit a new target every 14 seconds—shutting down digital operations, stealing information and exploiting businesses, essential services, and individuals alike. This one-hour webinar provides essential knowledge and reviews real-life examples of these attacks to help you and your organization to mitigate and respond to the ever-evolving threat of ransomware.

This webinar includes the following information and more:

• Common attack methods: Learn the definition of ransomware, summary of its large-scale impacts, and how these attacks have developed over time. The webinar will discuss common signs of a ransomware attack and how to respond if an attack is suspected.
• Key Guidance for organizations: CISA provides guidance for how to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks and recover in the event of an attack.
• Case studies: Explore the methods and impacts of real-life cyber-attacks, and how the victims responded and recovered.
• Knowledge check: The course concludes with a brief knowledge check section to reinforce key concepts and takeaways.

Event Logistics:

• Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
• Time: 11 a.m. - noon EDT
• Location: Online via WebEx
• CPE Credit: Participants can earn 1 CPE credit for attending this course.
• Note: Audio is through WebEx; there is no external dial-in. Closed captioning (English only) will be available during this training event. Previously recorded webinars are available on the CISA YouTube channel for playback in other languages, if required.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this virtual event, please contact [email protected] at least five business days prior to the training with the type of support you need.