CYBER/AI is a four-week course (two weeks distance-learning and two weeks in-residence) aimed at deepening participants' understanding of cyber-based defense and security threats to information and communication systems, critical infrastructure, social media, and convergent accelerated exponential technologies. Based on the evolution of the overall cybersecurity strategy of the United Sates and technological evolution, the program is designed to identify common risk areas in cybersecurity and cyber defense areas and their relationship to other domains for strategic policy analysis and further develop a common understanding of cyber lexicon, best practices, regional initiatives, and collaborative efforts to address common regional security challenges in cyberspace. The ambition is to develop participants’ strategic awareness of cyber threats, abilities to develop relevant policy responses, and take advantage of emerging technologies to better protect government agencies, critical infrastructure, and citizenries from cyberattacks.
The objective of this course is to deepen the participants' understanding and ability to analyze the landscape of threats and other challenges that arise from a growing dependence on cyberspace. Graduates will be able to conduct preliminary cybersecurity political and strategic assessments, and will be able to identify the main areas of risk and vulnerabilities within the operations of their own organization or country. They will have the following skills to develop effective institutional and national policies and strategies to improve cybersecurity:
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This course is tailored for senior officials responsible for developing or influencing cyber legislation, policies, or practices. Ideally, participants should be from one of the following communities:
Perry Center graduates are required to wait a minimum of 18 months between attending in-residence courses and are barred from attending the same course more than once. The Washington Security and Defense Seminar (WSDS) is exempt from both of these limitations.
In accordance with Department of Defense policy, citizens of “high income” countries (as established by the World Bank) are not eligible for scholarships. As of 01 July 2024, this restriction applies to the following Western Hemisphere nations and territories:
Citizens of these countries may still apply to courses, but in a fully self-funded status. Self-funded candidates must meet all eligibility standards and comply with all application requirements, including application deadlines, as well as being able to cover the expenses of their own travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals. US citizens cannot (by law) receive scholarships, but may also apply to attend in a self-funded status. US citizens and other self-funded candidates should contact the Registrar’s Office for additional guidance.
Candidates must possess a university degree or, in cases where a candidate does not hold a degree, equivalent practical experience. Military and police personnel must have completed a command and staff course or equivalent. Exceptions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
This course is conducted in Spanish. Non-native speakers must demonstrate the ability to speak and write in Spanish at a bilingual level prior to acceptance and enrollment.
