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Cyber Deterrence and Resilience

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Cyber Deterrence and Resilience

Gilbert George
Starweaver

Instructors: Gilbert George

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain the foundations and importance of cyber deterrence.

  • Identify resilience frameworks and strategies for securing critical systems.

  • Apply practical methods for building deterrence through defense and deception.

  • Develop recovery and continuity plans to strengthen organizational resilience.

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June 2026

Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module introduces the concept of deterrence, its origins, and its unique challenges in cyberspace. Learners will examine different types of deterrence strategies and the complexities of applying them in the digital domain.

What's included

11 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module introduces cyber resilience as a critical complement to deterrence. Learners will study key frameworks, principles, and implementation strategies to build stronger systems.

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module takes deterrence from theory to practice, teaching learners how to implement layered defenses, deception techniques, and threat intelligence as part of a deterrence strategy.

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module emphasizes resilience as a long-term strategy, covering incident response, recovery planning, business continuity, and emerging trends that will shape resilience strategies.

What's included

11 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

Instructors

Gilbert George
Starweaver
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