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.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future
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Semana
1Module 13: Assessing Risk & Future Options
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.
4 videos (Total 24 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes
4 lecturas
More Risk Methodologies (Optional Video)10m
More Cyber Threat to Infrastructure (Optional Video)10m
Limits of Quantum Computing (Optional)10m
Solving the Cyber Conundrum (Optional Video)10m
3 ejercicios de práctica
L31 Challenge Questions6m
L32 Challenge Questions6m
L33 Challenge Questions4m
Semana
2Module 14: Responding to Cyber Attack
This module examines the cyber response capabilities of DHS and DoD. Also included in this module is course exam #7. Good luck!
2 videos (Total 13 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
3 lecturas
Cyber Incident Response (Optional Video)10m
DHS NPPD (Optional)10m
Cyber Weapon (Optional Video)10m
3 ejercicios de práctica
L34 Challenge Questions6m
L37 Challenge Questions6m
Exam 730m
Semana
3Module 15: Escaping the Cyber Trap
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.
3 videos (Total 18 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
5 lecturas
Estimating the Cost of Cybercrime (Optional)10m
More on Cybercrime (Optional Video)10m
NSA Surveillance Leaks (Optional)10m
Cybercrime Law Symposium (Optional Video)10m
Cyber Risk & Crisis Management (Optional Video)10m
3 ejercicios de práctica
L35 Challenge Questions4m
L36 Challenge Questions4m
L38 Challenge Questions6m
Semana
4Module 16: Cyber Profession & Career
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!
2 videos (Total 9 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
2 lecturas
Cyber Resilience (Optional Video)10m
Building Cyber Capability (Optional Video)10m
5 ejercicios de práctica
L39 Challenge Questions4m
L40 Challenge Questions2m
Exam 830m
Building Cybersecurity Capability4m
Final Exam20m
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
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por SH•Oct 4th 2018
Excellent Course with great presentation and just the right pace. Great introduction to the field of cybersecurity.
por AP•Sep 17th 2018
Interesting Thank you so much to the instructor for instructing Ana Pelayo.
Instructor
Richard White
Assistant Research ProfessorComputer Science
Acerca de University of Colorado System
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Acerca del programa especializado Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Homeland security is about safeguarding the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction. Cybersecurity has emerged as a priority homeland security concern because a coordinated cyber attack against critical infrastructure could result in the worst catastrophe in the nation’s history. This specialization examines the cybersecurity problem, and takes a close look at what is being done to safeguard the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction by cyber attack. At the conclusion of this course, we hope learners grasp the central message that cybersecurity is essential to critical infrastructure protection, which is essential to homeland security, which is about safeguarding the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction.
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¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
Una vez que te inscribes para obtener un Certificado, tendrás acceso a todos los videos, cuestionarios y tareas de programación (si corresponde). Las tareas calificadas por compañeros solo pueden enviarse y revisarse una vez que haya comenzado tu sesión. Si eliges explorar el curso sin comprarlo, es posible que no puedas acceder a determinadas tareas.
¿Qué recibiré si me suscribo a este Programa especializado?
Cuando te inscribes en un curso, obtienes acceso a todos los cursos que forman parte del Programa especializado y te darán un Certificado cuando completes el trabajo. Se añadirá tu Certificado electrónico a la página Logros. Desde allí, puedes imprimir tu Certificado o añadirlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Si solo quieres leer y visualizar el contenido del curso, puedes auditar el curso sin costo.
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What happened to Lessons 35 & 36?
In the process of restructuring this specialization to conform with Coursera design guidelines, it was decided that Lessons 35 and 36 were more appropriate to Module 15 instead of Module 14. Lesson place marks were added to Module 14 to note the move. Otherwise, no lessons were forgotten or harmed in making this specialization. :-)
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