Cybersecurity Fundamentals for All
Learn essential cybersecurity concepts, from basics to policy implications. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike.
Learn essential cybersecurity concepts, from basics to policy implications. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike.
Explore the world of cybersecurity with this comprehensive course designed for everyone, from novices to seasoned professionals. Gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, understand the evolving threat landscape, and learn how to address cybersecurity challenges in various contexts. Dr. Charles Harry, a former NSA expert, guides you through technical foundations, policy considerations, and practical applications of cybersecurity. This course covers internet evolution, global telecommunications, threat actors, hacking processes, and cybersecurity effects, providing you with the knowledge to navigate today's complex digital security landscape.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and its importance in today's digital world
Explore the evolution of the internet and its impact on global communications
Learn about the architecture of global telecommunications and internet governance
Identify various types of cyber threat actors and their motivations
Understand the process of hacking and the stages of a cyber attack
Analyze the direct and indirect effects of cybersecurity incidents
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This course includes:
317 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides a thorough introduction to cybersecurity, catering to both beginners and professionals across various fields. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, including its technical foundations, policy implications, and practical applications. The curriculum covers the evolution of the internet, global telecommunications architecture, cybersecurity governance, and the complex landscape of cyber threats. Learners will gain insights into different types of threat actors, their motivations, and the processes they use to carry out cyber attacks. The course also delves into the direct and indirect consequences of cyber incidents, equipping students with a strategic approach to understanding and addressing cybersecurity challenges in various contexts.
Cybersecurity for Everyone: Defining Cyber, Security, and Cybersecurity Policy (Week 1)
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity for Everyone: Evolution of the Internet (Week 2)
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity for Everyone: Global Telecommunications Architecture and Governance (Week 3)
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity for Everyone: Threat Actors and Their Motivations (Week 4)
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity for Everyone: The Hacking Process (Week 5)
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Cybersecurity for Everyone: End Effects - Direct and Indirect Consequences (Week 6)
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Cybersecurity Expert and Educator at University of Maryland
Dr. Charles Harry is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, with joint appointments in the School of Public Policy and the College of Information Studies. He brings over 20 years of experience in intelligence and cyber operations to his academic role. As the director of the Center for Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech) and operations director for the Maryland Global Initiative for Cybersecurity (MaGIC), Dr. Harry focuses on developing analytical frameworks for assessing cybersecurity risks and measuring the impact of cyber events. His expertise spans both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity, which he shares through his teaching and research. At UMD, Dr. Harry offers two courses on Coursera: "A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity" and "Cybersecurity for Everyone," designed to provide comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity challenges to a wide audience. His background includes a 14-year career with the National Security Agency, where he rose to the rank of senior technical leader, and experience leading a $35 million cybersecurity consulting organization. Dr. Harry's contributions to the field have been recognized with awards such as the Director of National Intelligence Extraordinary Achievement Medal and the Signal Intelligence Career Achievement Medal.
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