Cybersecurity for Future Presidents

Catalog description

Future Presidents will need to understand the science, technology, and human considerations behind cyber security well enough to make informed decisions when provided advice and options for action. By adopting the perspective of training future Presidents, this course aims to help all students (whether or not they later seek leadership positions in government or industry) to understand cyber security, privacy, and intellectual property issues from technical and social perspectives. It assumes a basic familiarity with computers including use of modern desktop, mobile, and web-based platforms. It is designed for students who have an interest in thinking critically about how technology and cyber security may affect individuals, group, and organizations in 20-30 years. Government by the people depends on a citizenry that understands the issues their leaders must address. This course will provide students the tools to understand and evaluate the actions of future leaders in the area of cyber security.