CYG303 LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN CYBER SYSTEMS
| Course Code: |
3920303 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Cybersecurity Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
This course explores the legal, ethical, and professional challenges associated with cyber systems, with a focus on privacy, government regulations, and compliance in professional practice. Students will examine real-world case studies and discuss contemporary legal and ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity. The course is structured as a combination of lectures and a two-hour seminar-style recitation, featuring guest speakers from government and industry who provide insights into legal and ethical frameworks shaping cybersecurity policies and practices. Emphasis is placed on developing a critical understanding of regulatory compliance, ethical decision-making, and professional responsibilities in cyber systems.
