International Perspectives on Cyberspace

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This course explores the concept of cyber and cyberspace from an international perspective. It starts with a look at the technical nature of the internet from its very beginning. It then moves on to explore the various threats facing all nations, including the various threat actors and their motivations, capabilities and intentions. The course then looks at how technical aspects of cyberspace complicate policing and monitoring of activities. Policies, both U.S. and international are explored next, including a look at the prospects for international cooperation. A look at cyber deterrence and cyberwar follows, as well as a more detailed look into the cyber policies and activities of certain state and non-state actors.