Technology of Cybersecurity: An Introduction for Law and Policy Students

Semester: Spring 2020
Course ID: 379M
Credit Hours: 3
Unique: 28539

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Cross-listed with other school

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
MON, WED	2:15 - 3:30 pm	TNH 3.142

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Final exam	May 11, 2020
Midterm exam	March 2, 2020	2:15 pm	A-Z in 3.142

Description

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

Instructors

Cunningham, Ryan

Important Class Changes

Date	Updated
04/20/2020	Exam information updated