Overview of Cybersecurity

Catalog description

Provides an overview of key issues and ideas associated with cybersecurity. Each week presents a set of readings related to particular themes including: the principles of cybersecurity and the special challenges posed by an interconnected world; key elements of internet architecture; outline of cyberattacks and cyberdefense; public and private internet governance and protection; espionage; and an overview of cyberwar. Provides a general overview of questions and core concepts regarding the cyber domain, the nature and structure of the internet and how to understand the special risks, benefits, offensive and defensive elements of an increasingly interconnected world. Reviews a set of core theories, concepts and considerations to provide students who may have little background in the area and do not need any technical proficiency with a foundation for engaging the complex nature of cybersecurity and its rising significance for global security.