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Quickly acquire the communications skills you need to convey critical information about cyber threats, incident response, and infrastructure protection. The discounted price of $59 for this course expires on February 15, 2025.

Overview

This five-to-six-hour course is offered through Executive and Custom Programs at the Middlebury Institute and features Professor Moyara Ruehsen, an Institute expert on cyber-enabled financial crime management. You will build your understanding of field-specific terminology in cybersecurity and apply it to critical infrastructure vulnerability and resilience. 

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Learn Online on Your Schedule

Introduction to Cybersecurity Communications is a fully online and self-paced course. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to learn on your own time, from anywhere in the world.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Communications

Curriculum

In this three-module course, you will learn:

  • The lifecycle of a cybersecurity-related incident, from prevention to incident response and recovery.
  • The core principles and frameworks that make up critical infrastructure protection.
  • Field-specific lexicon and terminology used in the field of cybersecurity.
  • How to apply field-specific terminology to critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and resilience.
  • How to deliver a presentation about critical infrastructure protection in your region.
  • The tools you will need to expand your critical infrastructure communication strategies. 

This Course Is For You If…

  • You study or work in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
  • You are a cybersecurity educator interested in incorporating communications materials and resources into your curricula. 
  • You work in government or an organization involved in critical infrastructure protection, national security, or cybersecurity initiatives. 
  • You want to learn subject matter fundamentals of cybersecurity and related fields and how to present them effectively.

Course Specifics

  • Type / Modality: Online
  • Estimated completion time: 5-6 hours
  • Number of modules: 3
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Activities and content: Readings, flashcards, expert video analysis, study mode practice exercises, knowledge checks, a culminating presentation, and a Critical Infrastructure Course Notebook with reflection exercises.
  • Requirements: A networked computer running Windows or with access to Windows, and the capability to download content and stream multimedia audio and video.
  • Completion rewards: After you successfully complete this course, you’ll earn a certificate of completion and a badge to share on your social media profiles and with current and potential employers.

Cost

  • Registration price: $99
  • Limited time discounted price: $59 (expires on February 15, 2025)
  • Middlebury Institute admitted students: Students admitted to our master’s degree programs can register for free; check your MIcommunity admitted students group for more info!
  • Middlebury Institute current students, faculty, and staff: Register for free.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the course, please contact proed@middlebury.edu

This course does not offer academic credit. If you are interested in earning academic credit, please consider our related programs: 

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