The course is 35-minutes long and was developed by the NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). 

Course Description

This online training course will provide an overview of ransomware as a cyber-threat to computer and internet users.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that attempts to extort money from victims by restricting access to a computer system or files. The most prevalent form of this profit-motivated malware, referred to as crypto-ransomware due to the use of encryption algorithms, is on the rise as many new variants are being developed by hackers and international cybercrime groups.

Learning Objectives

In this course you will learn:

• About ransomware
• How do infections occur
• How to handle infections
• How to prevent ransomware attacks
• How to report

Registration

Learning Management System Users:  Please login into your Learning Management System account and navigate to “Now Enrolling” from the “Browse” drop-down menu.  Select the training you wish to register for and click “Enroll.” This will initiate the required approval process.   

External participants, can click here to complete the HR-1 Training Authorization Form. Your direct supervisor, departmental training coordinator, and fiscal officer must approve the form. HR-1's received without proper approval will be returned to the Department's Training Coordinator.

Please note: You are not scheduled for the requested classroom training until you receive an official email confirmation from CLIP.

If you have any questions about the program or the registration process, you can reach a customer success representative by calling (609) 777-2225 or emailing CLIPTraining.Support@csc.nj.gov. 

A $20 administrative  fee will apply to learners who do not have Learning Management System (LMS) platform accounts.