Admission requirements
This course is designed for the minor Intelligence Studies. It is not possible to follow single courses of this minor. You need to be enrolled for the minor to be accepted to this course.
Description
The growth of the Internet of things and our online footprint in the 21st century are the prime example that we are becoming more interconnected to the global community than ever before. This growing interconnectedness is also raising concerns about the security of cyberspace, especially with regard to our growing dependency on ICT infrastructure.
Several countries have sought to address these issues and concerns by developing a National Cyber Security Strategy. In many countries, Cyber security has become one of the top priorities alongside international terrorism. The threats emerging from cyberspace are becoming more internationally recognized. Countries are trying to keep up with their legislation and framework to put measures in place to protect their own infrastructure and population from these threats.
The complexity of our ICT infrastructure enables potential adversaries to attack or systems in more and more advanced manners in critical sectors (such as on our energy facilities, transportation). During this course on Unrestricted Warfare, the concept of
Cyber will be explained, the threat will be unraveled and possible countermeasures and policy frameworks will be discussed. This course will approach the subject of Cyber and Unrestricted Warfare from an analysis and policymaking perspective focusing on the important aspects of politics, international relations, privacy, defense and social media.
As part of this course, several past and current events will be discussed, just like the role of the intelligence community within the Cyber domain as well as the role of the corporate sector in the cyber industry.
Course objectives
- The student gains knowledge on historical and recent developments in the field of Digital Cryptography, different Cyber-disciplines and Social Media in regard to intelligence gathering;
- The student gains knowledge of current scientific theories and development in the above-mentioned disciplines;
- The students develops writing skills and skills in regard to the academic use of sources and online open source (OSINT) information;
- The students develops research skills in the development in the above-mentioned disciplines;
- The student is able to work together in a group with other students;
- The student develops creative capacities (writing, inventions, design etc.).
Timetable
To be announced by OSC staff.
Mode of instruction
7 lectures of 3 hours by instructors and guest lecturers.
Attendance is obligatory.
Course Load
| Component | % | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | mandatory | 21 |
| Mid term paper | 50% | 20 |
| Final exam | 50% | 3 |
| Reading and self-study* | 96 | |
| Total | 100% | 140 |
*On the basis of reading approximately eight pages per hour.
Assessment method
Mid term paper (50%)
Final exam (50%)
Attendance is obligatory. Being absent more than once may lead to expulsion from the course.
The Course and Examination Regulation and the Rules and Regulation of the Board of Examiners will apply.
Blackboard
Yes
Reading list
TBA
Registration
Use both uSis and Blackboard to register for every course.
Register for every course and workgroup via uSis. Some courses and workgroups have a limited number of participants, so register on time (before the course starts). In uSis you can access your personal schedule and view your results. Registration in uSis is possible from four weeks before the start of the course.
Also register for every course in Blackboard. Important information about the course is posted here.
Contact
Ms. W.J.M. Aerdts LL.M MA intelligencestudies@fgga.leidinuniv.nl
Remarks
This course can only be taken as part of the minor Intelligence Studies.