Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future
This course is part of Homeland Security and Cybersecurity.
This comprehensive course explores the future of cybersecurity with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure from catastrophic cyber attacks. Students will examine risk management frameworks, technological solutions, and response options available to counter evolving cyber threats. The course covers how government agencies like DHS and DoD respond to cyber incidents, legal considerations surrounding cyber crime and surveillance, and strategies for making critical infrastructure more resilient against attacks. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the cybersecurity profession and career opportunities in this growing field. Designed for beginners, this course provides a solid foundation in understanding cybersecurity challenges and solutions for homeland security.
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What you'll learn
Understand cybersecurity risk analysis methodologies for critical infrastructure
Examine government response capabilities to major cyber incidents
Evaluate legal frameworks for cyber crime and surveillance
Explore strategies to make critical infrastructure immune to cyber attacks
Identify future trends and technologies in cybersecurity
Assess career opportunities in the cybersecurity profession
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1 Hours PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course examines the future landscape of cybersecurity with a particular focus on protecting critical infrastructure from devastating cyber attacks. Throughout the four modules, students explore risk management frameworks, response capabilities of government agencies like DHS and DoD, legal considerations surrounding cyber crime and surveillance, and innovative approaches to make infrastructure more resilient against attacks. The curriculum balances theoretical concepts with practical applications, covering topics such as risk analysis, cyber incident response, retaliation options, surveillance concerns, and mitigation strategies. The course concludes with insights into the cybersecurity profession and career development opportunities, preparing students for further study or entry into this dynamic field.
Module 13: Assessing Risk & Future Options
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 14: Responding to Cyber Attack
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 15: Escaping the Cyber Trap
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 16: Cyber Profession & Career
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Homeland Security and Cybersecurity
Instructor
Assistant Research Professor
Richard White is an Assistant Research Professor and cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience in systems design, security technology implementation, and policy development. He specializes in areas such as advanced persistent threats, cyber defense, enterprise remediation, and cybersecurity governance. White serves as the Managing Director of Oxford Solutions and has held key roles, including Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Capitol Police, where he managed advanced threat detection and incident response. He has also worked with prominent organizations like Booz Allen Hamilton, Mitretek Systems, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), contributing to cybersecurity strategies for government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.
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