NDD 745 - Cyberspace and Nuclear Operations

(3 units)

This course provides students with an introduction to the role cyber plays in shaping nuclear deterrence operations. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the risks and rewards of modern digital systems as part of the United States’ nuclear force, analyzing the trade-offs between security and efficiency.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the implications of modern cyber systems for the United States’ nuclear enterprise.
2. provide analytic support to risk assessments of cyber vulnerabilities to nuclear systems.
3. possess a strategic understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and the trade-offs between security and efficiency.

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