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Richard White

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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Four courses

Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists

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Welcome to Course 1 in CS4950, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. In this course, we'll examine the origins of homeland security and its connection with cybersecurity. Homeland security is about safeguarding the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction, which can come in two forms: natural and man-made.

Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

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This course examines the drinking water and electricity infrastructures, and various policies that have been developed to help guide and strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

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In this course, we will examine the aviation and Internet infrastructures, and various policies that have been developed to help guide and strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future

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This course examines the future of cybersecurity, focusing on measures to mitigate catastrophic damage from cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. We explore technological solutions and response strategies. Finally, we discuss unique aspects of the cyber profession and career considerations.

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