Title: Unit 1 : What is Mission Critical Operations?
Course: Introduction to Mission Critical > Section: Introduction to Mission Critical

Unit 1: What is Mission Critical Operations?

In this first unit, we will learn about a variety of fundamentals that are important for you to understand as you work through this course. There are three subunits and each subunit contains specific readings and videos that will enhance the learning experience. This unit will help you better understand Mission Critical Operations and its important role in society.

Unit 1 Time Advisory:

This unit should take you approximately one hour to complete.
- Subunit 1 – 1 : 20 to 25 minutes
- Subunit 1 – 2 : 10 to 15 minutes
- Subunit 1 – 3 : 20 to 25 minutes

Unit 1 Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this unit, student will be able to:
- Define mission critical operations
- Name some different industries that have mission critical operations careers
- Demonstrate a familiarity with mission critical operations terminology that was introduced in this unit

1.1 Introduction to Mission Critical Operations

Video: “Welcome to Mission Critical Operations”
Reading: “Mission-Critical Operations”
Video: "What Mission Critical Means to Me"
Video: Big Ideas; Big Tech: How to Protect a Mission Critical Environment

1.2 Careers in Mission Critical Operations

Video: Careers in Mission Critical Operations
Reading: Mission Critical Mindset
Reading: Careers in Mission Critical Operations
Reading: United States Department of Transportation: Mission Critical Positions

1.3 MCO Terminology

Video: MCO Terminology Animated
Reading: Executive Order-Improving Citical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Reading: NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Reference Material: MCO Acronyms
Reference Material: More MCO Terminology (Link to Glossary)

Unit 1 Self Assessment