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.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
11 hour to complete
Module 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 readings
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 practice exercises
L31 Challenge Questions6m
L32 Challenge Questions6m
L33 Challenge Questions4m
Week
21 hour to complete
Module 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 readings
Cyber Incident Response (Optional Video)10m
DHS NPPD (Optional)10m
Cyber Weapon (Optional Video)10m
3 practice exercises
L34 Challenge Questions6m
L37 Challenge Questions6m
Exam 730m
Week
31 hour to complete
Module 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 readings
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 practice exercises
L35 Challenge Questions4m
L36 Challenge Questions4m
L38 Challenge Questions6m
Week
42 hours to complete
Module 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 readings
Cyber Resilience (Optional Video)10m
Building Cyber Capability (Optional Video)10m
5 practice exercises
L39 Challenge Questions4m
L40 Challenge Questions2m
Exam 830m
Building Cybersecurity Capability4m
Final Exam20m
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Excellent Course with great presentation and just the right pace. Great introduction to the field of cybersecurity.
Interesting Thank you so much to the instructor for instructing Ana Pelayo.
Instructor
Richard White
Assistant Research ProfessorComputer Science
About University of Colorado System
The University of Colorado is a recognized leader in higher education on the national and global stage. We collaborate to meet the diverse needs of our students and communities. We promote innovation, encourage discovery and support the extension of knowledge in ways unique to the state of Colorado and beyond.
About the Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Specialization
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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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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