Course Description
In this course, you will learn about the influence, impact, and need for cybersecurity when defending the critical infrastructure and key resources of the United States. This course provides the definition of critical infrastructure, examples of cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, and information on what is being done to protect critical infrastructure from these cybersecurity threats.
Learning Objectives
- Define and give examples of critical infrastructure.
- Identify possible cyber threats to critical infrastructure.
- Describe U.S. cybersecurity policies and programs.
- Explain the cybersecurity roles of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other Federal agencies.
Framework Connections
Specialty Areas
- Software Development
- Systems Development
- Systems Requirements Planning
- Systems Architecture
- Technology R&D
- Network Services
- Systems Administration
- Systems Analysis
- Cybersecurity Management
- Program/Project Management and Acquisition
- Strategic Planning and Policy
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.