Understanding Malware
Malware attacks are a bit like illnesses — you need to be protected before they strike, not just after. Viruses, trojans, ransomware, and other forms of malicious software are constantly evolving, and knowing how to recognise and respond to them is essential for every employee. Our Understanding Malware course gives your workforce the knowledge to stay protected.
This course covers the types of malware in use today, the signs of infection, where cybercriminals are most likely to target, and who your people should contact when something goes wrong.
What's covered in this course:
- The different types of malware and how each operates
- The signs of a malware infection
- Where cybercriminals are most likely to target your organisation
- Who to contact within your organisation when a malware attack is suspected
Learning outcomes
By the time your team complete Understanding Malware, they should be able to:
Identify:
- The types of malware and the signs of infection
- Who to contact when a malware attack is suspected
- Where cybercriminals are most likely to attack
React to:
- Malware threats before they become full attacks
Keep your organisation one step ahead of malware. Complete this course to build a workforce that can recognise threats and respond before they cause harm.
Duration 0.25 hours
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This course is available as part of the Plus+ package, along with 700+ courses across all categories.
Most cyberattacks succeed because of people, not technology
Firewalls and software can only go so far. The weakest link in any organisation's security is human behaviour — a clicked phishing link, a weak password, a lost device. Equipping your team with the right knowledge is the most effective action your organisation can take to reduce risk.
Content created by cybersecurity specialists
This course was built in partnership with Bob's Business — a UK-based cybersecurity behaviour-change company trusted by thousands of organisations since 2007. Their approach combines real-world scenarios with social proof techniques to build lasting habits, not just compliance checkboxes.
- Award-winning Recognised across the UK cybersecurity industry for impact and quality
- 18+ years' experience Thousands of UK organisations protected since 2007
- Engaging by design Training built on storytelling — content people actually complete and remember
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