law5ctw cyber terrorism and international warfar
CYBER TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL WARFARE
LAW5CTW
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will offer a high-level overview of how cyber-terrorism, cyber-warfare and cyber-activism may impact society. It will include an introduction to cyber-terrorism (history and background) that distinguishes it from cyber-activism. Other issues to be considered include: cyber warfare,information warfare, hacktivism, and state responses. It will also consider legal responses to these emerging threats, including domestic and international law.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndre Oboler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into: Students enrolled in a Master of Cyber Security -Computer Science (SMCYC) Master of Cyber Security - Law (SMCYL) Master of Cyber Security - Business Operations (SMCYB) SMCYCO SMCYLO SMCYBO LMJD - Juris Doctor LML - Master of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cyber Terrorism and International Warfare | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and critique cybersecurity events that pose a threat to national security
- Activities:
- Activities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, international instruments), videos and associated activities, discussions. Problem scenario. Essay.
02. Compare and contrast the legal issues relating to cybersecurity in the context of activism, terrorism and international warfare
- Activities:
- Activities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, international instruments), videos and associated activities, discussions. Problem scenario. Essay.
03. Critique the efficacy of current Australian legal provisions and international law in the face of cyber-terrorism and international cyber warfare
- Activities:
- Activities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, international instruments). Briefing paper.
04. Distinguish between activism (including civil disobedience), terrorism and warfare, and evaluate the appropriateness of different responses to a given set of circumstances
- Activities:
- Activities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, international instruments), videos and associated activities, discussions. Problem scenario. Essay.
05. Critically evaluate the potential for international treaties to limit the risks from cyber-terrorism and cyber-attacks during international warfare
- Activities:
- Activities such as readings (e.g. textbook, journal articles, current events, case law, legislation, international instruments). Briefing paper.
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndre Oboler
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 28
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays at night from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Briefing paper (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 03, 05 |
| Scenario (2,500 words) | submitted online through LMS | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndre Oboler
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
Five 7.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Briefing paper (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 03, 05 |
| Scenario (2,500 words) | submitted online through LMS | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
Online, 2018, Online StudyPeriod 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndre Oboler
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
Five 7.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Briefing paper (2,000 words) | submitted online through LMS | 30 | 03, 05 |
| Scenario (2,500 words) | submitted online through LMS | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |