IT 203 Info and Cyber Warfare
Overview of the global cyber threats that are currently targeting critical information systems vital to the public. Study of the different hacker groups that are weaponizing malware that targets critical infrastructure as a military strategy, stealing corporate Intellectual Property for financial gain, creating and amplifying disinformation across social media for political influence and creating cultural rifts. History of cyber war, cyber weapons, and the tactics used in a cyber-based battlefield. Analysis of sophisticated cyber-attack and the complex challenges it brings to law enforcement, emergency responders, and the public. Credit cannot be earned in both IT 203 and CJ 203.
Prerequisite
Eligibility for
ENGL 98