The Aspen Institute Courses

Cyber Resilience - Evolving Strategies for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Experts discuss evolving concept of cyber resilience, its importance in light of recent attacks, and strategies for enhancing security across government and private sectors.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cyber as an Intelligence Contest: US Intelligence Agencies on Cyber Threats

Intelligence leaders discuss evolving cyber threats, interagency collaboration, and public-private partnerships to enhance national cybersecurity and address emerging challenges in the digital landscape.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Information Disorder and the 2022 Midterm Elections - A Post-Mortem

Experts analyze the impact of misinformation on the 2022 US midterm elections, discussing foreign influence, domestic actors, and strategies to protect democratic integrity in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Protecting Critical Infrastructure - Lessons from Colonial Pipeline Attack

Insights on strengthening critical infrastructure cybersecurity from TSA and pipeline industry leaders, discussing lessons learned from the Colonial Pipeline attack and collaborative efforts to enhance protection.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Frontlines of Consumer Protection - Privacy, Data Security, and Civil Rights

Exploring consumer protection frontiers: privacy, data security, and civil rights. Experts discuss law enforcement's role in safeguarding public interests against cyber threats and fraud.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Conversation with the Deputy Director of the FBI - Cybersecurity Challenges and FBI Efforts

FBI Deputy Director discusses Bureau's efforts to counter cyber threats, including SolarWinds, ransomware, and intellectual property theft, and shares insights on future cybersecurity challenges for 2023.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Personnel is Security - Finding Our Future Cyber Workers

Experts discuss strategies to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage, exploring initiatives and approaches from government, private sector, and civil society to develop talent and fill critical positions.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cyber Lessons Learned from the War in Ukraine

Experts discuss cyber threats in the Ukraine war, analyzing materialized risks and offering insights on preparing for and responding to cyber threats in the conflict's aftermath.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Combating Cybercrime - Ransomware and Virtual Currency Regulation

Experts discuss government efforts to combat ransomware and regulate virtual currencies, balancing cybercrime prevention with financial innovation in this insightful panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Reality of Today's Digital Threat - Opening Keynote

Explore the current digital threat landscape with insights from DHS Under Secretary Rob Silvers, discussing key cybersecurity challenges and strategies for national security.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fireside Chat with Kathleen Hicks - U.S. Defense Priorities and Challenges

Kathleen Hicks discusses U.S. defense priorities, focusing on innovation, lessons from Ukraine, and countering China. She emphasizes progress in key capabilities to confront China as the primary challenge for the DOD.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beyond the World Cup - Triumphs and Challenges in the Middle East

Experts discuss pressing Middle East issues: Iran's nuclear deal and protests, Russia-Ukraine war's regional impact, and shifting geopolitics, emphasizing the need for U.S. strategic understanding.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Decarbonizing the Economy: A Fireside Chat with David Turk

Insights on decarbonizing the economy, clean energy transition, and global energy challenges from U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk in conversation with BBC's Katty Kay.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

U.S. Competitiveness and National Security - Challenges and Strategies

Panel discussion on U.S. tech capabilities, CHIPS Act, and strategies to boost competitiveness. Explores workforce development, China's tech advancements, and future policy challenges in maintaining technological edge.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fireside Chat with Martha Koome - Justice, Peace, and Prosperity in Kenya

Martha Koome discusses the importance of justice in Kenya, emphasizing its role in peace, security, and prosperity. She explores the Supreme Court's impact on elections and the need for people-centered justice and constitutional implementation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video