Comparative Cyber Policy: U.S. Adversaries

Catalog description

A comprehensive exploration of the cyber policies and strategies of key strategic adversaries of the United States: Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and various non-state terrorist and criminal actors. Designed for advanced students specializing in intelligence, international relations, and national security, this course delves into the complex and nuanced world of global cyber conflict and competition. Throughout the course, students critically examine and compare the cyber strategies of these adversaries. They explore the unique historical, cultural, and political contexts that shape each actor’s approach to cyber operations. The course covers a range of topics, including state-sponsored cyber espionage, cyber warfare tactics, information warfare, and the use of cyber capabilities by non-state actors for terrorism and criminal activities. 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.