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Date: March 26, 2026

Description: 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).

Length: 60 minutes (total)

Target Audience: Cleared Industry, DOD, and Government Security Professionals

System Requirements: CDSE Webinars on cdse.acms.com

POC: Please contact dcsa.cdsewebinars@mail.mil with questions or comments.

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.