Homeland Security and Cybersecurity is a comprehensive course that delves into the critical link between safeguarding the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction and the essential role of cybersecurity in protecting critical infrastructure. Through a series of engaging modules, learners will explore the origins and evolution of homeland security, the interconnectedness of lifeline infrastructure, and the development of cybersecurity policies for vital sectors such as water, electricity, aviation, and the Internet. This course not only examines the current landscape but also provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of cybersecurity and the potential technological solutions and response options to mitigate the risks posed by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
The course is structured into four modules:
By the end of this course, participants will gain a profound understanding of the crucial role of cybersecurity in critical infrastructure protection and its significance in homeland security efforts to safeguard the nation from potential catastrophic destruction due to cyber attacks.
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The course modules cover the origins of homeland security, cybersecurity policies for vital infrastructures, and the future of cybersecurity in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
This module explores the origins of homeland security and its connection with cybersecurity, shedding light on the evolution of catastrophic destruction threats and the essential role of cybersecurity in protecting the United States from potential non-state actor attacks.
Delving into the cybersecurity policies for water and electricity infrastructures, this module examines the critical lifeline infrastructure sectors, the Risk Management Framework, and the application of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ES-C2M2 in strengthening cybersecurity measures.
Examining the aviation and Internet infrastructures, this module focuses on the development of cybersecurity policies and their application in the transportation and communications sectors. It details the voluntary cybersecurity measures and continuous improvement processes employed in the aviation and Internet subsectors.
This module provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of cybersecurity, surveying potential technological solutions and response options to mitigate the potential catastrophic destruction resulting from cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. It also touches on the unique aspects of the cyber profession and personal considerations for those interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
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