Theories of Cyberwar

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Explains the different theories about cyberwar, including the debate on whether such a concept should even exist. Thus, the first part of this course discusses in detail the conceptualization of cyberwar. The course then pursues several schools of thought on the causes and consequences of cyberwar, including the cybersecurity dilemma, the cyber offense-defense balance, and democratic peace theory and cyberconflict, and cyber-deterrence. Additionally, students are exposed how theory differs from practice in the cyber domain. In other words, how does military doctrine differentiate theories of cyberwar from academic disciplines? Throughout the course, students are also exposed to technical papers, cyberwar through information operations, as well as cyber intelligence and policy. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.