[NCUC-DISCUSS] Fwd: Last chance to apply: Advanced thematic course in Cybersecurity

[Ginger Paque]

For those who are interested, an MA-level course in Cybersecurity:

Dear friends,

I would like to remind you that the call for applications for
DiploFoundation's advanced thematic course in *Cybersecurity *closes in a
few days.

The course starts on 7 October. The application deadline is next Tuesday,
17th September. Late applications will only be considered if there are
spaces available in the course. Please e-mail ig at diplomacy.edu to request a
deadline extension.

Details about the course are available at
http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP-Adv-security (click on the orange
tabs at the top), and also further down in this email. We would appreciate
if you could forward this message to others whom you think may benefit from
this course. Thank you.

Best,
Stephanie

--
Stephanie Borg Psaila
DiploFoundation
www.diplomacy.edu

Cybersecurity

*Course details:*

*Key words that we increasingly see in the media with regard to the
Internet include stolen digital assets, attacks on government servers,
Internet fraud, child pornography.*

There is growing concern about misuse and abuse of the Internet. How do we
ensure the future growth of the Internet as a facilitator of global
economic and social growth, while also addressing the risks that it creates?

The 10-week advanced thematic course in Cybersecurity covers in-depth
aspects of privacy and security, core infrastructure and cyberterrorism,
policies and strategies, as well as social aspects and other issues,
including child online safety.

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

   - Identify the defining features of cybersecurity, and the factors which
   shape the international issues.
   - Identify principal threats to cybersecurity.  Describe and analyse the
   key cybersecurity issues for users, and states.
   - Understand and analyse the Internet security issues for e-commerce
   including online banking and identity.
   - Explain the issues involved in cybercrime, its impact and
   investigation.
   - Understand the threats to the core Internet infrastructure.
   - Explain the concepts of cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, and how their
   role in international Internet policy.
   - Understand and assess the challenges involved in social aspects of
   cybersecurity.
   - Explain and analyse the international frameworks for cybersecurity
   policies and strategies.

The course forms part of the Thematic Phase of Diplo’s Internet Governance
Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP) <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/IGCBP>.
This phase offers in-depth courses that provide deeper understanding of a
particular issue.
 Excerpt from course materials

*‘...One side-effect of the rapid integration of the Internet in almost all
aspects of human activity is the increased vulnerability of modern society.
The Internet is part of the global critical infrastructure. Other core
services of modern society, such as electric grids, transport systems, and
health services are increasingly dependent on the Internet. As attacks on
these systems may cause severe disruption and have huge financial
consequences, they are frequent targets.’ *(Lexture text 4.3)
 Course outline

The thematic course in Cybersecurity includes one week of hypertext
practice and platform familiarisation and introduction, and 8 in-depth
course texts:

Chapter 1. Introduction to security.

Chapter 2. Cybersecurity: online threats to individuals, privacy and
security as challenges of cybersecurity, cybersecurity and public key
infrastructure, building trust in e-commerce.

Chapter 3. Cybercrime: history of cybercrime; classification; impact;
framework for combating cybercrime; law enforcement; computer
investigation; forensics; legal aspects of computer forensics.

Chapter 4. Security of the Core Infrastructure: Domain Name System
security; unilateral control, security Threats; future networks (smart
networks/Internet of things).

Chapter 5. Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism: International norms; the Geneva
Convention; definitions of war and cyberwar; links to national security and
critical infrastructure; links to international initiatives;
cyberterrorism, DoS; control/governance of CIR.

Chapter 6:  Social Aspects of Cybersecurity: Privacy and security as
challenges of cybersecurity; defining Internet safety; child protection;
social aspects of cybersecurity.

Chapter 7:  Internet safety issues: Objectionable and harmful content;
freedom of expression; reliability of information; health, ethics, and
gender; and information aggression and openness.

Chapter 8: Policies and strategies: Developed countries; international
frameworks: Council of Europe; European Union directives related to data
protection and cybersecurity strategy; ITU Draft Initiative on
Cybersecurity; Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe;
business initiatives; SAFECode; Intel and embedded security; importance and
risks of public-private co-operation.
 Reviews

‘The course is updated with the latest security issues, so we have a global
view of what is going on now, and what organisations are involved at
international level in the fight against cybercriminality.’

 ‘... [the course lecturer] has been very encouraging to think on even the
different side which may not be very popular side. So both pros and cons of
the issues come to light in the class, encouraging deeper learning.’

*Who should apply:*

Diplo seeks applications from the following, from both developed and
developing countries:

   - Officials in government ministries, departments, or institutions
   dealing with Information Society, Internet and ICT-related policy issues
   (e.g. telecommunications, education, foreign affairs, justice);
   - Postgraduate students, academics and researchers in the IG field (e.g.
   in telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development
   studies);
   - Civil society activists in the IG and Information Society fields;
   - Journalists covering IG issues; and
   - Individuals in Internet business-related fields (e.g. ISPs, software
   developers).

This course may also be of interest to:

   - Practising diplomats, civil servants, and others working in
   international relations who want to refresh or expand their knowledge on
   the subject, under the guidance of experienced practitioners and academics.
   - Postgraduate students of diplomacy or international relations wishing
   to study topics not offered through their university programmes or
   diplomatic academies and to gain deeper insight through interaction with
   practising diplomats.

*Methodology:*

This course is conducted online over a period of ten weeks, including one
week of classroom orientation, eight weeks of dynamic class content and
activities, and one week for the final assignment. Reading materials and
tools for online interaction are provided through an online classroom. Each
week, participants read the provided lecture texts, adding comments,
references, and questions in the form of hypertext entries. The tutor and
other participants read and respond to these entries, creating interaction
based on the lecture text. During the week, participants complete
additional online activities (e.g. further discussion via blogs or forums
or quizzes). At the end of the week, participants and tutors meet online in
a chat room to discuss the week’s topic.

Courses are based on a collaborative approach to learning, involving a high
level of interaction. This course requires a minimum of 7-8 hours of study
time per week.

Participants are invited to join Diplo’s global Internet governance online
community of over 1,400 members, and to attend monthly webinars and other
IG-related events and activities.

The course materials, the e-learning platform, and the working language of
the course is English. Applicants should consider whether their reading and
writing skills in English are sufficient to follow postgraduate level
materials and discussion.

*Prerequistes:*

Applicants for the certificate course must have:

   - Either completed the course Introduction to Internet Governance, or
   have equivalent knowledge of Internet governance issues, or experience in
   the field, or experience of the multistakeholder approach in international
   affairs;
   - Sufficient ability in the English language to undertake postgraduate
   level studies (including reading academic texts, discussing complex
   concepts with other course participants, and submitting written essay
   assignments);
   - Regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient,
   although broadband is preferable);
   - A minimum of 7-8 hours commitment per week, and the readiness to
   participate in class online sessions (once a week at specified times).

*Fees:*

The course fee for the Diplo Certificate Course is of €600. Applicants must
pay full fees upon official acceptance into the course. The fee includes:

   - Full tuition
   - Course orientation pack where applicable (optional readings)
   - Access to all course materials online, via Diplo’s online classroom
   - Personal interaction via the online classroom with course lecturers,
   staff and other participants
   - Online technical support
   - For Diplo Certificate Courses, postgraduate-level certificate issued
   by DiploFoundation on successful completion of course requirements
   (interaction and participation, all assignments)

 Financial assistance

A limited number of partial scholarships (maximum 20%) will be offered to
participants from developing and emerging countries. Participants who would
like to apply for financial assistance must upload the following documents
with their application:

   - a CV or resumé;
   - a motivation letter outlining relevant professional and educational
   background, and interest in the course.

As Diplo's ability to offer scholarship support is limited, candidates are
strongly encouraged to seek scholarship funding directly from local or
international institutions. Our guide to *Finding Scholarships for Online
Study <http://www.diplomacy.edu/poolbin.asp?IDPool=725> *may provide you
with some useful starting points.

*How to apply:*

A number of routes for application are available:

   - Apply for this course as a Diplo certificate course (follow
   instructions below)
   - Take this course as part of the Master/PGD in Contemporary
Diplomacy<http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/MAPGD>

*Learn more* about certificate and accredited
courses<http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/learning/programmes>,
and about learning with Diplo <http://www.diplomacy.edu/courses/learning>.
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Late applications will be considered if there are spaces available in the
course. Please e-mail ig at diplomacy.edu to request a deadline extension.
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