Cybersecurity is typically conceived as a technical topic. In reality, the topic is multi-
\ndisciplinary, and some aspects of the topic are best understood through a social science
\nlens. This course addresses the social, political, legal, criminological, and economic
\ndimensions of cybersecurity through a social science framework. Students are introduced
\nto a human-factors approach to understanding cybersecurity threats. Attention is given to
\nthe social factors that contribute to cyber incidents and the political and legal mechanisms
\nthat are developed to control the behaviors of those who create risks in cybersecurity
\nincidents. The class also explores how cybersecurity is studied by social scientists in
\npsychology, political science, criminology, economics, sociology, international studies, and
\nother social science disciplines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cybersecurity and Social Sciences Cybersecurity is typically conceived as a technical topic. In reality, the topic is multi- disciplinary, and some aspects of the topic are best understood through a social science lens. This course addresses the social, political, legal, criminological, and economic dimensions of cybersecurity through a social science framework. Students are introduced to… <\/p>\n