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Making the Nation Safer Through Cybersecurity - Gen. Keith Alexander's Insights

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Cybersecurity Courses National Security Courses Metadata Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Explore cybersecurity's role in national safety through a compelling conversation between retired four-star general Keith Alexander and Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson. Delve into Alexander's extensive experience as former Director of the National Security Agency and first commander of United States Cyber Command. Gain insights on crucial topics including metadata, government-industry collaboration, rules of engagement in cyberspace, and the energy sector's vulnerabilities. Discover Alexander's recommendations for improving national cybersecurity, including the concept of a Homeland Security Group and the importance of unity of effort. Examine thought-provoking ideas on cyber deterrence, electromagnetic pulses, and the application of maritime law principles to cyberspace. Learn how Alexander's private sector work at IronNet Cybersecurity is advancing corporate cybersecurity strategies through cutting-edge technology and education.

Syllabus

Introduction
Differences between Obama and Bush
Metadata
Texas Tech
Can you become part of the NSA
NSA and Cyber Command
Operating in Cyber Space
Government vs Industry
Rules of Engagement
Government Role
Energy Sector
Cyber Command
The President
The Lead Agency
My Recommendations
Homeland Security Group
How do we work together
Unity of effort
Whats the purpose
Mutual Assured Destruction
Big Ideas
Law of the Sea
Electromagnetic Pulses


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The Aspen Institute

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