This e-Learning course is a mandatory e-learning module of the residential International Law of Cyber Operations Course. The aim of this course to examine the key aspects of the public international law governing ‘cyber operations’ conducted by States during peacetime. The module addresses the jus ad bellum, which regulates the use of force by States and the jus in bello, the law that governs how States may conduct their military operations during an armed conflict and with this knolwledge, the students can attend the residential part of the course, where who earned the certificate for this module can continue their studies.
This course is open to all individuals from Sponsoring Nations, Contributing Participants and NATO; and it can be accessed through the NATO e-Learning Joint Advanced Distributed Learning Portal. Once registered, users may access the course by navigating to the ‘CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (COE’s)’ -> ‘Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence’ -> ‘ADL 420 International Law of Cyber Operations ‘ course listing.
With the completion of this course you can earn 3 ISACA CPEs.
Learning Objectives
The following topics will be covered during the course:
- Understanding the nature and context of Cyber Operations (CO);
- Recognizing the role of the Tallinn Manual in the articulation of the legal framework applicable to CO conducted by States;
- Identifying the international legal framework applicable to CO conducted in peace time;
- Identifying the rules that regulate the ‘use of force’ under the UN Charter as applicable in cyberspace;
- Identifying the basic principles of IHL applicable to CO conducted in the context of an armed conflict;
understand NATO’s posture in Cyberspace.
Outline of the course
- Defining the Context
- Defining the Applicable Legal Framework
- Peacetime Cyber Activities
- International Peace and Security and Cyber Operations
- The Law of Cyber Armed Conflict
Target Audience
- The course has been designed for students from NATO countries, Sponsoring Nations, Contributing Participants of the NATO CCDCOE and NATO bodies and be military officers at the OF-4 to OF-6 level or civilians of equivalent rank.
Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge of relevant international law is recommended, but not a prerequisite.
Module certificate:
It is necessary when applying for the residential part of the course and you can download it once you successfully finish the final test of the module. When you register for the residential part of the course please email it to: [email protected].