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Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

Name: Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future
Rating: 4.660493827160494 (162 reviews)

This course is part of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Specialization

Instructor: Richard White

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

162 reviews

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No prior experience required

1 week to complete

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course takes a look at the future of cybersecurity with respect to what is being done to lessen the potential for catastrophic destruction resulting from cyber attack on critical infrastructure. In this respect, we take a short survey of potential technological solutions and response options. We conclude this module by taking a look at unique aspects of the cyber profession and personal considerations for those who want to make cybersecurity a career.

There is no cure for cyber attack and there is no absolute security. Accordingly, all cybersecurity entails risk management. In this module we will take a closer look at risk management and begin looking at alternatives to the cybersecurity problem.

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4 videos5 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 24 minutes

Course 4 Introduction3 minutes
L31 Risk Analysis9 minutes
L32 Reversion5 minutes
L33 Conundrum7 minutes

5 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes
More Risk Methodologies (Optional Video)10 minutes
More Cyber Threat to Infrastructure (Optional Video)10 minutes
Limits of Quantum Computing (Optional)10 minutes
Solving the Cyber Conundrum (Optional Video)10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

L31 Challenge Questions30 minutes
L32 Challenge Questions30 minutes
L33 Challenge Questions30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What do you think?10 minutes

This module examines the cyber response capabilities of DHS and DoD. Also included in this module is course exam #7. Good luck!

What's included

2 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 13 minutes

L34 Response6 minutes
L37 Military6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Cyber Incident Response (Optional Video)10 minutes
DHS NPPD (Optional)10 minutes
Cyber Weapon (Optional Video)10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

L34 Challenge Questions30 minutes
L37 Challenge Questions30 minutes
Exam 730 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What do you think?10 minutes

This module examines legal issues related to cyber crime and cyber surveillance. It also examines how critical infrastructure might eventually evolve and become immune to cyber attack.

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3 videos5 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 18 minutes

L35 Retaliation7 minutes
L36 Surveillance5 minutes
L38 Mitigation6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Estimating the Cost of Cybercrime (Optional)10 minutes
More on Cybercrime (Optional Video)10 minutes
NSA Surveillance Leaks (Optional)10 minutes
Cybercrime Law Symposium (Optional Video)10 minutes
Cyber Risk & Crisis Management (Optional Video)10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 64 minutes

L35 Challenge Questions30 minutes
L36 Challenge Questions4 minutes
L38 Challenge Questions30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What do you think?10 minutes

In this module we will take a look at the cyber profession and your future in the cyber career field. Also included in this module are the remaining course exam and project, and a comprehensive final exam. Please take your time and carefully consider your answers. Again, I wish you the best of luck. Cheers!

What's included

2 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 9 minutes

L39 Revolutionary4 minutes
L40 Profession5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Cyber Resilience (Optional Video)10 minutes
Building Cyber Capability (Optional Video)10 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

L39 Challenge Questions30 minutes
L40 Challenge Questions30 minutes
Exam 830 minutes
Building Cybersecurity Capability30 minutes
Final Exam30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

What do you think?10 minutes

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Richard White

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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020

This course is appropriate for everyone who related to cyber security.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2020

Great overview of cybersecurity governance for critical infrastructure. Good detail where important too.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2018

This was absolutely challenging, but worthwhile to learn.

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