MPA 6650G - Cybersecurity and Policy

Credits: 4

This course will examine the complex and dynamic structure and evolution of cyberspace. It will tackle key issues for cyberspace policy, such as the sovereignty, borders, and boundaries in cyberspace; physical and electronic infrastructure; cyberspace as a public good versus private entity; and the domestic and international agreements regarding the use of cyberspace. The course will also explore the fundamental tension between freedom and security that is driving both innovation and legislation in cyberspace, drawing upon historical analogies and current examples in the US and beyond. It will also examine free enterprise and malicious action in cyberspace, including “hacktivism,” espionage, data theft, and organized crime in cyberspace. Finally, this course will discuss cyber warfare and deterrence strategies and their unique challenges in cyberspace.