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This course provides an overview of cybersecurity capabilities and practices in the global community. International organizations engaged in cybersecurity policy and governance and the national strategies of many countries are examined in detail. Students will gain insights into the political, economic, military, and technological components of cybersecurity as practiced in the U.S., UK, China, Russia, and other countries. The course is designed around four general themes: global cyber threats, strategies and policies in response to cyber threats, comparative cybersecurity capabilities of nation-states; and cybersecurity in international politics. Students will also gain an appreciation of key cybersecurity issues like critical infrastructure protection and information sharing in the international context. The course will provide students a broad perspective on the global context of cybersecurity, complementing knowledge gained in other courses in the graduate program. There will be assignments to study key literature and current events, as well as quizzes and a mid-term exam. Students will also conduct research projects that focus on the interaction of technology, policy, strategy, and governance, and present results to the class. EN.650.401/EN.650.601 recommended