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Listen & Learn Podcast #2: How to Survive Ransomware
In his award-winning Knowledge Sharing article, Bruce Yellin explores the rapidly increasing threat and presence of ransomware. In 2020, for example, 50% of all US companies were targets of ransomware cyberattacks. By 2021, the number of attacks increased by 148%, with a total of $75B ransom demanded.
In our interview, Bruce shares the standard processes by which ransomware can infect a business’s platforms. He offers the several ways in which cyber criminals can harm the company invaded. These include ransom, encryption, and information theft. The examples flow well into Bruce’s explanation of how an Incident Response Playbook is a preventive tool every business should have at the ready.
Given the fact that ransomware can be planted in any company – small, midsize, or large – via their network, their system, their data, or their people, preparation is critical. Bruce’s article is a handy information source with which to outline your strategy for to prevent a ransomware invasion.
Listen & Learn Podcast #2: How to Survive Ransomware
About the Guest
Bruce Yellin served most recently as an Advisory Systems Engineer with EMC for 17 years. In his lifelong career with computers, Bruce has designed the ranking system for the US Tennis Association, determined number of ATMs per branch for a major banking company, along with teaching computer science at Hunter College. Bruce has both an undergraduate and a Masters degree in computer science. Since 2008, Bruce has been published as a Knowledge Sharing author more than 20 times, having been 1st place winner 7 times.
About the Host
Tim Wright has engaged in education and learning his entire life. Beginning as a middle school English teacher and then enjoying opportunities in corporate L&D in telecommunications, healthcare, information services, and Dell. Having been with Dell Technologies’ Education Services since 2013, Tim most enjoys the interactions with people that allow dynamic Q&A and shared discoveries.
NischalP
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October 3rd, 2022 03:00
hi team,
Helpful insights by the winner. When is the next competition.
LauraBInAustin
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November 18th, 2022 06:00
Bruce's recommendations are spot on, my favorite part was when he said "there's a difference between an attack and a successful attack" - he's absolutely right. During this upcoming holiday shopping season the crooks will be out in full force, be careful clicking those "deep discount" holiday special links in email!