Carnegie Mellon University

Center for Informed Democracy & Social - cybersecurity (IDeaS)

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IDeaS Center for Informed Democracy & Social-cybersecurity

84387 Technology and Policy of Cyber War
Units: 9.0
Instructors: Whisnant
Schedule: TR 8:35-9:55AM POS 152

Description:

This course examines underlying and emerging technologies and policies associated with cyber war and cyber threats. The technological concepts reviewed in this course include but are not limited to the internet, networks and sensors, and trends associated with "hyperconnectivity" (e.g., The Internet of Things). The course will review history, international policy, military doctrine, and lessons learned from the use of cyber operations and cyberspace in conflicts. The principle objective of this course is to introduce students to the technological and policy variables that affect the ability to manage cyber conflicts.

Co-lists: 84-687