- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by University of Colorado System
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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.Modules
Course 4 Introduction
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- Course 4 Introduction
1
Readings
- Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!
L31 Developing a Risk Analysis Methodology
1
Assignment
- L31 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L31 Risk Analysis
1
Readings
- More Risk Methodologies (Optional Video)
L32 Reversion: No Going Back
1
Assignment
- L32 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L32 Reversion
1
Readings
- More Cyber Threat to Infrastructure (Optional Video)
L33 Conundrum: No Silver Bullets
1
Assignment
- L33 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L33 Conundrum
2
Readings
- Limits of Quantum Computing (Optional)
- Solving the Cyber Conundrum (Optional Video)
Module 13 Discussion
1
Discussions
- What do you think?
L34 Response: DHS Cyber Response
1
Assignment
- L34 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L34 Response
2
Readings
- Cyber Incident Response (Optional Video)
- DHS NPPD (Optional)
L37 Military: DoD Cyber Response
1
Assignment
- L37 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L37 Military
1
Readings
- Cyber Weapon (Optional Video)
Module 14 Discussion
1
Discussions
- What do you think?
Exam 7
1
Assignment
- Exam 7
L35 Retaliation: Cybercrime & Cybercriminals
1
Assignment
- L35 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L35 Retaliation
2
Readings
- Estimating the Cost of Cybercrime (Optional)
- More on Cybercrime (Optional Video)
L36 Surveillance: Legal Issues
1
Assignment
- L36 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L36 Surveillance
2
Readings
- NSA Surveillance Leaks (Optional)
- Cybercrime Law Symposium (Optional Video)
L38 Mitigation: Infrastructure Solutions
1
Assignment
- L38 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L38 Mitigation
1
Readings
- Cyber Risk & Crisis Management (Optional Video)
Module 15 Discussion
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Discussions
- What do you think?
L39 Revolutionary: Cyber Profession
1
Assignment
- L39 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L39 Revolutionary
1
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- Cyber Resilience (Optional Video)
L40 Profession: Cyber Career
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Assignment
- L40 Challenge Questions
1
Videos
- L40 Profession
1
Readings
- Building Cyber Capability (Optional Video)
Exam 8
1
Assignment
- Exam 8
Course Project Part 4
1
Assignment
- Building Cybersecurity Capability
Specialization Final Exam
1
Assignment
- Final Exam
Module 16 Discussion
1
Discussions
- What do you think?
Auto Summary
Explore the future of cybersecurity and its role in protecting critical infrastructure in this foundational course by Coursera. Delve into technological solutions, response options, and career considerations in the cyber profession. Ideal for those interested in personal development, this 660-minute course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional tiers. Join now to secure a safer digital future.

Richard White