CYBER TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL WARFARE

LAW5CTW

Not currently offered

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.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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) SMCYCOSMCYLOSMCYBO LMJD - Juris Doctor LML - Master of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws LMLE - Master of Law and Entrepreneurship

Co-requisites: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

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Learning resources

Cyber Terrorism and International Warfare

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Various

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Publisher: Various

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

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Total hours/days required: N/A

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WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and critique cybersecurity events that pose a threat to national security
02. Compare and contrast the legal issues relating to cybersecurity in the context of activism, terrorism and international warfare
03. Critique the efficacy of current Australian legal provisions and international law in the face of cyber-terrorism and international cyber warfare
04. Distinguish between activism (including civil disobedience), terrorism and warfare, and evaluate the appropriateness of different responses to a given set of circumstances
05. Critically evaluate the potential for international treaties to limit the risks from cyber-terrorism and cyber-attacks during international warfare
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.