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#ExpertInsights 11: More Complex, More Targeted, More Urgent: Ransomware Today

#ExpertInsights 11: More Complex, More Targeted, More Urgent: Ransomware Today

FromProtecting People


#ExpertInsights 11: More Complex, More Targeted, More Urgent: Ransomware Today

FromProtecting People

ratings:
Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Remote desktop protocol, email vector, and VPN — the three most common methods of ransomware attack. However, virtually 100% of all attacks still rely on human vulnerability, not software vulnerability…


Making security awareness training one of your most valuable shields against ransomware.


In this Expert Insights episode, we interview Neko Papez, Manager, Product Marketing at Proofpoint, about changes in the ransomware threat landscape and how Proofpoint can help.


In this episode we discuss:
- Why ransomware is such a common attack type
- The importance of ransomware education
- How to help users become aware and on guard


Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
- Proofpoint’s ransomware kit
- A ransomware webinar
- The Threat Insight blog


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Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world insight and learn about the latest trends in social engineering, malware, threat protection, cloud security and more. Protecting People is cybersecurity for the rest of us.