Antivirus and Malware Protection

About Antivirus and Malware Protection

Antivirus software is a type of program used to guard against, check for, find, and remove viruses from a computer. Most antivirus programs operate on autopilot after installation to offer real-time defense against viral threats.

Effective virus protection systems can also provide extra security features like programmable firewalls and URL filtering to further safeguard your files and hardware from malware like worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.

IT security is now in focus for companies. Antivirus and Malware Protection has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

Why is Antivirus and Malware Protection important?

Once a virus has infected your computer or laptop, malware can steal your data and either completely erase it or encrypt it so you can't access it. To protect your data and devices, it's crucial that you use antivirus software at all times and keep it updated.

Data is crucial for working of companies as data is needed for generating information and decision making.Privacy laws and data laws are also to be complied with. Antivirus/Malware Protection certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

Who should take the Antivirus and Malware Protection Exam?

• Antivirus/Malware Security Delivery Specialist
  
• Malware analyst
• Risk Assessment Professional
• Defense Security analyst
• Incident response analyst
• IT security professionals, engineers and managers

Knowledge and Skills required for the Antivirus/Malware Protection

Specific skills are needed to excel in career of antivirus/malware protection which includes analytical bent of mind and quick learning skills.

Antivirus/Malware Protection Practice Exam Objectives

Antivirus/Malware Protection exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in concepts and application of Antivirus/Malware Protection

Antivirus/Malware Protection Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Antivirus/Malware Protection exam. Candidates who are well versed  in Antivirus/Malware Protection can easily clear the exam.

Antivirus and Malware Protection Certification Course Outline

1. Overview of Antivirus
2. Types of malware
3. Introduction and Firewalls
4. Intrusion Detection and Prevention
5. Detection and Prevention tools
6. Attacks are Inevitable
7. Understanding detection and mitigation

Exam Format and Information

Certification name – Certificate in Antivirus/Malware Protection
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199