CDSE – Understanding Basic Malware

This introductory webinar examines the current malware landscape, identifying the seven most prevalent threats facing digital environments. Grounded in NIST standards, the presentation moves beyond basic terminology to cover specific attack mechanisms, essential defensive controls, and the official framework for incident response.

Agenda:
Defining Malware: Official definitions and the "Big 7" threat classifications.
Attack Vectors: Vulnerabilities, phishing, and bundling.
Prevention: Seven core strategies to harden devices and accounts.
Incident Response: Applying the NIST CSF 2.0 model (Detect, Respond, Recover).