IRSST507-18B (HAM)

Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare

15 Points

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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Te Kura Kete Aronui
School of Social Sciences
Dept of Political and Science and Public Policy

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Joe Burton

Joe Burton
4724
J.2.23
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joe.burton@waikato.ac.nz

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: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course examines the political, strategic, legal and economic debates around cyber security and cyber warfare. Particular emphasis is placed on how militaries, national security agencies, and law enforcement are adapting to online threats and incorporating cyber in their strategic planning.
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Paper Structure

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This course is taught via a 2-hour weekly lecture/seminar. The class will be inclusive and interactive and involve group and class discussion. Class discussion will largely be based on the required readings. Students are expected to contribute to discussions and to have completed the required readings for every session.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Learning outcomes
    1. compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches to cyber security and cyber warfare
    2. explain the technical challenges associated with protecting digital infrastructure in the private, government and military sectors
    3. identify the major political and strategic debates surrounding cyber warfare, cyber terrorism and cyber crime
    4. critically evaluate how nation states, non-state actors, and international institutions are involved in and responding to cyber security issues
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. 2000 word briefing paper
1 Aug 2018
1:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. 4000-5000 word essay
27 Sep 2018
1:30 PM
50
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. In class test
10 Oct 2018
12:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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To be confirmed
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Recommended Readings

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Online Support

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This course uses Moodle and presumes that all enrolled students will check it regularly for course information.
Additional information and any changes to the timetable or lecture and tutorial programme will be advised by email, announced in lectures, and posted on the course Moodle site.
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Workload

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Students should spend approximately 150 hours on this course over the semester. This equates to 12.5 hours per week and includes working on and preparing for all assessment items.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: POLS507

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