Introduction to Cybercrime

Catalog description

This course will explore how technology, and the social and cultural changes it has brought about, challenge our traditional approaches to criminal law and procedure. Students will be introduced to the technical, social, and legal aspects of cybercrime. Through an overview, including the history of cybercrime, computer crimes, internet fraud, e-commerce, threats to the national infrastructure, and cyber terrorism, students will learn how companies and law enforcement agencies respond to cybercrime. Through an examination of possible scenarios, students will understand policies, laws, and philosophies utilized to combat cybercrime. Instructional methods will include lectures, discussions, reading assignments, hands-on labs, and online delivery components. This course may require additional outside lab time.