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Admission requirements
This minor course is open for 3rd year Computer Science (LIACS) bachelor and Computer Science & Economic (LIACS) students.
Description
In this course, we will dive into how states seek to govern cyberspace – through (international) law, diplomacy, strategy and policy. As a central issue for national and international security, the concept of ‘cyberspace’ and new technologies more generally challenge policymakers with complex and evolving strategic dilemmas. This includes issues of attributing cyber operations to states, how to apply existing legal frameworks, or how deterrence could be accomplished in cyberspace (if at all).
Amongs other things, in this course we will discuss the global impact of states’ cyber capabilities and operations, analyse how states respond to offensive cyber operations, and examine how legal, normative and diplomatic frameworks are shaping developments in international cybersecurity governance. At the end of the course, you will be able to apply what you have learned in class through a NATO group simulation exercise.
Upon completion of the course, you will have built significant expertise on topics such as how international law applies to cyberspace, how internet governance is different compared to multilateral cybersecurity governance, and the initiatives taking place at UN and EU level. You will have further gained an insight into how NATO consultations may be put to practice to tackle specific cybersecurity challenges. Furthermore, this course aims to sharpen your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and communication skills – tools essential for working in the field of cybersecurity.
Course objectives
Schedule
In MyTimetable; you can find all course and programme schedules; allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
Additionally; you can easily link MyTimetable to a calendar app on your phone; and schedule changes will be automatically updated in your calendar. You can also choose to receive email notifications about schedule changes. You can enable notifications in Settings after logging in.
Questions? Watch the video; read the instructions; or contact the ISSC helpdesk.
Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Teaching method
Assesment method
Group exercise (simulated UN negotiation); 30% of final grade
The modalities of the simulation; which will be held in the last scheduled week of class; will be shared closer to the date. Students will be graded in this exercise for their ability to integrate insights from readings; and their preparation as a group/ ability to work together as a team.
Written exam; 70% of final grade
The (closed-book) written exam will consist of a set of single-choice questions, and an open essay question (you can choose from two questions). Further modalities will be communicated at the start of the course. While attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended for successfully completing the course. The lectures are highly interactive and combine lecturing with the Socratic method.
Resit, review & feedback
Reading list
TBA on Brightspace
Registration
Application period
For minor students; TU Delft; Erasmus and LDE students: Tuesday 19 May 13.00h until 30 June. Please use this link to enroll.
More information about the application procedure can be found on this website.
Application for an elective course for I&E and Computer Science students:
You can enroll via MyStudyMap in June.
Note:
It is mandatory to enrol for all activities of a course that you are going to follow.
Your enrolment is only complete when you submit your course planning in the ‘Ready for enrolment’ tab by clicking ‘Send’.
Not being enrolled for an exam/resit means that you are not allowed to participate in the exam/resit.
Contact
Please direct all questions about registration to minorCS@liacs.leidenuniv.nl