ISS 460 - Law and Critical Thinking in Cybersecurity

3 CR

This course explores the ethical, legal, and societal challenges facing cybersecurity professionals through the lens of critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Students will examine contemporary cybersecurity dilemmas-such as surveillance, data privacy, cybercrime, and digital warfare-using multiple ethical frameworks and structured analysis tools. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing facts from opinions, evaluating sources, recognizing logical fallacies and biases, and constructing well-supported arguments. Through case studies, debates, journaling, and collaborative policy development, students will prepare to navigate the complex moral and legal landscape of cybersecurity practice.

Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 and completion of 36 credit hours in Cybersecurity.