Researching Cascading Effects: Understanding the Ripple Effects of Cybersecurity Events

In today's interconnected digital landscape, the impact of cybersecurity events extends far beyond their initial occurrence. The course "Researching Cascading Effects: Understanding the Ripple Effects of Cybersecurity Events" is designed to build on knowledge gained during minor and major studies by analyzing cyber incidents and forecasting the consequences stemming from them.

Throughout this course, students will explore cybersecurity events and predict their cascading effects on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. By examining real-world cases, they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of cybersecurity incidents and how exploited vulnerabilities can trigger chain reactions of disruption across various sectors.

As part of the coursework, students will collaborate on a group report analyzing the root causes of a cybersecurity incident. Additionally, each student will produce an individual report assessing its potential cascading effects within the area of their major studies.