Cyber Conflict: History and Theory of Cyber War

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This is a non-technical course that introduces students to the major cyber conflicts that have transpired since the dawn of the “internet age” and the geo-political developments leading to each. It discusses the relevance of major strategic theorists to cyber conflict and whether cyber capabilities represent a revolution in military affairs. Finally, it considers possible future developmental trajectories of cyber capabilities as they relate to the conduct of warfare and the ethical concerns these developments may bring. Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 >= C or POLS 1101H >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit one time. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.