CYSE 425W
Course Description
​This course explores cybersecurity policy and strategy and introduces students to the essentials of strategy development and policy making in cybersecurity. Topics considered include planning principles in cyber strategy; risk management and cybersecurity policy; the connections between cybersecurity policies, businesses, and governmental institutions; the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to develop and implement cybersecurity policy; the social, political and ethical implications that arise in cybersecurity policies and strategies; strategies to assess cybersecurity policy; and the ties between national security and cybersecurity policy.
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Important Take-Aways
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As a course designed to incorporate writing skills with knowledge in the field of cybersecurity, CYSE 425W has some very important take-aways when it comes to understanding the ethical impact, economic impact, and political impact on the policy papers we develop. Additionally, understanding the different policies involved within cybersecurity is a large point to be made when it comes to taking CYSE425W.
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After completing this course, students will be able to...
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Describe the goal and structure of a national security strategy and compare it to cybersecurity strategy.
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Critically communicate the political and social implications that arise with cybersecurity policies and strategies.
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Compare and interpret cybersecurity policy issues and make recommendations on policy choices.
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Identify international cyber crisis management and conflict resolution mechanisms.
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Debate ethical issues that arise with cybersecurity policies
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Identify possible developments in cybersecurity strategy and policy.
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Assess cybersecurity strategy and policy
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