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War by Other Means

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Aspen Institute Courses Fake News Courses Critical Infrastructure Courses Dark Web Courses Cyber Warfare Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the evolving landscape of cyber warfare in this 58-minute panel discussion featuring experts from government, industry, and academia. Delve into high-profile cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, including the Stuxnet attack on Iran's nuclear program and North Korea's assault on Sony. Examine the intricacies of nation state-led cyber-attacks as a new form of asymmetrical warfare. Learn about the challenges facing critical infrastructure, the concept of a "pre-9/11 moment" in cybersecurity, and the potential vulnerabilities in power grids and energy systems. Discuss the roles of different actors, including market-state terrorism and troll armies, in the cyber battlefield. Analyze the impact of the dark web, Russia's involvement in election infrastructure manipulation, and the spread of fake news. Consider the need for a "show of force" in cyberspace and the potential for Geneva Convention-like agreements in the digital realm. Gain insights from panelists representing Symantec, Ayasdi, the FBI, George Washington University, and The Wall Street Journal as they navigate the complexities of this brave new world of cyber warfare.

Syllabus

Introduction
Critical Infrastructure
Whats Next
Pre911 Moment
Hacking Power
Energy Grid
Different Actors
Market State Terrorism
Obstacles
Dark Web
Troll armies
Russia
Election Infrastructure
Fake News
Show Force
Geneva Conventions
Nutrition Label


Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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