Cyber Threat Intel and Nat Sec

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Cyber Threat Intelligence and National Security” is designed to teach non-technical students the nuances and national security implications of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) through experiential learning: using debates, AI demos, mock press conferences, and weekly curated discussions on contemporary events to apply frameworks, methodologies, and analytic mindsets to an array of practical problems in order to strategically evaluate the CTI landscape. This course will expose you to the daily work of cybersecurity professionals and ask you to inhabit their roles in various contexts, from advising a CISO of a private corporation about the wisdom of “hacking back” to examining the difficulties of attribution with intelligence analysts. Students will develop the robust set of skills and knowledge necessary to understand and anticipate the complex web of cyber threats affecting national security. This course will also explore the ethical dilemmas and legal constraints related to cyber espionage, data breaches, and a comparative look at other countries’ cybersecurity strategies. By the end of the class, students will be prepared to lead in policy scenarios where business, cybersecurity, and national security intersect.