ITKST45 Introduction to Cyber Conflict (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Information Technology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

Content

The course covers the following topics: key terms and definitions, actors in cyber conflict, cyber-attack as a policy option, and cyber espionage vs. cyber conflict. In addition a brief discussion on the law of armed conflict as it applies to cyberspace. Case studies in the course include Stuxnet, Estonia 2007, Russia-Georgia War, Operation Cast Lead, etc.

Lectures, discussion, tabletop exercise.

Learning outcomes

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Additional information

There is no distance learning option on this course.

Please note that students of Master's Degree Programme in Cyber Security are prioritised if the course gets full.

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching