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Learner Reviews & Feedback for International Cyber Conflicts by The State University of New York

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About the Course

By nature, cyber conflicts are an international issue that span across nation-state borders. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply the knowledge gained for analysis and management of international cyber incidents and conflicts including for activities such as development of policy related to cybercrime and cyberwarfare. Management of cyber incidents and conflicts requires an interdisciplinary perspective including an understanding of: 1) characteristics of the cyber threats and conflicts themselves, 2) international efforts to reduce and improve cyber security, and 3) psychological and sociopolitical factors. The course is designed to reach an international audience and will encourage discussion on relevant current events among participants to enrich the experience with various personal and cultural perspectives on cutting-edge issues. In addition, assignments and other assessments will supplement video lectures and selected readings to ensure application of the material. After taking this course you will be able to: • Identify different types of actors involved in cyber threats (individuals, organizations & nation-states) • Distinguish between different types of threats and issues in cyber security including, data theft, political espionage, critical infrastructure protection, and propaganda • Detail the basic characteristics of the Internet infrastructure and international efforts to address Internet governance • List several international efforts to address cyber crime and espionage • Evaluate how principals that govern international conflicts might be applied in context of cyber security • Apply different psychological theories of human motivation and cooperation and communication and political theories in analysis of different international issues related to cyber security including censorship, media operations and role of social technologies. Grading: Your grade is assessed based on discussion posts and quizzes. Individual taking this course for credit (i.e. students at the University at Albany y will be required to engage in additional activities communicated to them directly). Recommended Background: No background knowledge or skills are necessary, but an understanding and familiarity of cyber security, Internet infrastructure and international law would be advantageous for anyone who participates in the course. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ersin Dincelli and Nic DePaula were the instructional designers for the course who assisted in the recording of the videos, reviewing material, creating slides, assessments and some of the content. Without their tremendous effort this would not have been possible. We also acknowledge the financial support for the recordings from the University at Albany as well as the support from Media and Marketing. Finally, thanks to Lisa Stephens who is the SUNY liaison to Coursera for being a strong supporter of the MOOC....

Top reviews

ED

Mar 20, 2016

Having no experience in cyber security, this course is helping me understand the basics of cyber security so that I may advance in Cyber forensics. I highly recommend it.

MC

Mar 4, 2018

Some of the later lectures, especially the one's on trust seemed to be thrown together and the instructors weren't as well versed or confident.

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By Omoh A A

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Oct 21, 2020

It was wonderful ,very easy going online course.

By vikrant b

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Jul 15, 2020

Very Informative, excellent content and presenter

By Abul K A A

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Feb 14, 2017

A detailed course which will give a great insight

By SAMEER U K

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Jul 23, 2022

its amazing course for cyber security begginer

By Phumlani M

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Feb 3, 2018

Great course. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.

By Scott Y

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Apr 9, 2020

awesome course very informative. Thank you! :)

By Seray S P

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Dec 24, 2023

Very informative! I really liked this course.

By Ivan P

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Apr 17, 2021

Very interesting and taken in the right time.

By Alexa M

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Dec 4, 2020

very good, the teachers explain really clear

By De S

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Aug 10, 2023

This was a very nice course to learn about.

By Mr S

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Aug 23, 2018

this was a great course that opened my eyes

By Geno K

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Mar 5, 2019

it was quite informative and intersting :)

By Veronica P B

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Jan 8, 2017

EXCELLENT TEACHERS AND EXCELLENT MATERIALS

By Miroslav K

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Nov 28, 2016

Good way to be introduced into this topic.

By Tudor C

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May 22, 2016

A comprehensive course with good thematic.

By JOMAR P

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Dec 22, 2024

Thanks for the knowledge , and I love it.

By Volodymyr R

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Apr 4, 2021

Thank you very much for the nice course.

By Kossi A

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Sep 30, 2020

Cette formation est très riche à savoir!

By Justice S

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Feb 20, 2017

Its indeed a plus to my career growth...

By Andrés A L

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Jan 13, 2017

A political view of the Cyber Conflicts.

By احمد ج

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Aug 22, 2025

ملهمة ومحفزة وتستحق التقدير والمتابعة

By Aditya S

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Nov 25, 2020

Good study material. Helpful insights

By Chikaama O

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Aug 29, 2020

Very Interesting and Educative course

By J.Mano

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Apr 25, 2020

Learnt many new things about security

By María E C

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Apr 9, 2017

Excellent materials and professors!!!