International Cyber Conflicts
Explore cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and international cyber security: Understand actors, threats, laws, and trust-building in the digital age.
Explore cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and international cyber security: Understand actors, threats, laws, and trust-building in the digital age.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of international cyber conflicts, covering cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and global cyber security efforts. Students will learn about various cyber threats, actors involved, and the complexities of managing cyber incidents across national borders. The curriculum explores internet governance, international law in cyberspace, and psychological aspects of trust-building among nations. Designed for a global audience, it offers insights into the interdisciplinary nature of cyber security challenges and international efforts to address them.
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What you'll learn
Identify different types of actors involved in cyber threats (individuals, organizations & nation-states)
Distinguish between various types of cyber threats including data theft, espionage, and critical infrastructure attacks
Understand the basics of Internet infrastructure and international efforts in Internet governance
Evaluate the application of international conflict principles in the context of cyber security
Analyze psychological theories of human motivation and cooperation in relation to cyber security issues
Explore international efforts to address cybercrime and espionage
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of international cyber conflicts, covering the multifaceted aspects of cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and global efforts in cyber security. The curriculum is divided into five modules, each focusing on a crucial aspect of the subject. Students begin by learning about different types of cybercrime and the actors involved, progressing to understand internet governance and its challenges. The course then delves into cyberwarfare, exploring attack modes, motivations, and potential threats to critical infrastructure. It also covers international law and its application to cyber conflicts, including principles of just war and humanitarian law. The final module examines interpersonal and international trust, applying psychological theories to understand confidence-building measures in cyberspace.
Introduction to Cybercrime
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Internet Governance
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Cyberwarfare and International Conflicts
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Cyberwarfare and International Law
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Interpersonal Trust and Trust among Nations
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Associate Professor & Chair
Dr. Sanjay Goel's distinguished career encompasses his multifaceted role at UAlbany, where he serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Information Technology Management, Director of FACETS and CIFA, while pioneering research in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and complex systems, earning him unprecedented recognition as the only faculty member to receive excellence awards in research, teaching, and service, along with substantial grant funding and international recognition for his expertise in information security and cyber warfare, evidenced by his extensive publication record of over 75 articles, leadership in establishing the Blackstone Launchpad, and his influential role in organizations such as OSCE and the Project Grey Goose, while maintaining active engagement in academic symposiums and international conferences.
Vice Provost and Professor
Kevin J. Williams, a distinguished academic in psychology, holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina and currently serves as Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School at the University at Albany, SUNY. With a prolific career spanning decades, he has been a professor at the university since 1987 and has held numerous administrative and academic roles, including Chair of the Psychology Department and Director of various graduate programs. His research focuses on psychology and information security, personnel assessment, and work motivation, and he has made significant contributions to psychometric theory and statistical methods in teaching. Recognized for his excellence, Williams has received several awards, including the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and has been the principal investigator on numerous grants, such as projects funded by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of State, addressing topics like human resource assessment tools, security behavior modeling, and educational opportunities in politically at-risk countries. He has licensed innovative competency-based online assessment tools, generating substantial institutional royalties. Williams has published extensively in journals and conferences, exploring themes like security policy compliance, information systems, and workplace behaviors, while also mentoring numerous Ph.D. students in diverse psychological domains. Additionally, his professional service includes editorial roles and active participation in major psychology and management societies, cementing his influence in the fields of industrial-organizational psychology, human resources, and security.
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