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Technology of Cybersecurity: An Introduction for Law and Policy Students

  • Semester: Fall 2022
  • Course ID: 389T
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 29260

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
  • Cross-listed with other school
  • Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON 5:45 - 8:25 pm TNH 2.137

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Floating take-home exam (administered by Faculty Coordinator)
Midterm exam (administered by Faculty Coordinator) October 17, 2022
Other

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.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

No materials required

Instructors

Headshot of Nielson, Seth James Nielson, Seth James
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
09/26/2022 Exam information updated