Cybercrime and CSIRT Coordination

Students will explore an introduction to laws relevant to cybercrime and the roles of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Topics covered include international, federal, and state laws relevant to cybercrime, an overview of the U.S. court system and jurisdictions, CSIRT coordination within the team and with stakeholders internal to the organization, ethics pertaining to cyber professionals, project management, technical writing, countermeasures, and compliance. This course is intended for students with an interest in cyber defense for private organizations or government law enforcement. Careers and emerging trends in the field of cybersecurity will be evaluated.