BachelorFaculty of Global Politics and Society

Cyber Policy and International Security

Welcome to the forefront of digital geopolitics! I am Prof. Dr. Marie Fuchs. As a specialist in the intricate dance of cyber policy and international security, I am dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in the Cyber Policy and International Security (Bachelor's) program at Nexier University.

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Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

International Cyber Norms, State-Sponsored Cyber Activities, Cyber Warfare, Digital Espionage, Digital Sovereignty, Governance of Cyberspace.

Practical focus

International Cyber Norms, State-Sponsored Cyber Activities, Cyber Warfare, Digital Espionage, Tallinn Manual, International Humanitarian Law.

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Legal Advisor in government or military cyber units
Policy Analyst for technology companies and think tanks
Researcher specializing in international cyber law
Consultant on cyber conflict and international security

Career opportunities

Cyber Policy Advisor for government agencies or international organizations
Threat Intelligence Analyst for cybersecurity firms
Researcher in Cyber Policy and International Security
Consultant for organizations on digital sovereignty and cyber risk

Jobs and projects

Developing strategic thinking for cyber policy and international security agreements
Enhancing problem-solving through the analysis of complex legal and ethical challenges in cyberspace
Critical thinking for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of cyber warfare and international cyber norms

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

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What you gain
- Mastering the practical application of international law to cyberspace.
- Gaining expertise in analyzing state-sponsored cyber activities and their legal implications.
- Developing problem-solving abilities for real-world legal challenges in digital conflict.
- Cultivating a rigorous, analytical approach to cyber policy and international security.
Skills you build
- Mastering the analysis of complex cyber policy and its impact on international security.
- Gaining expertise in international cyber law, digital diplomacy, and threat intelligence.
- Developing strategic thinking for navigating the geopolitical landscape of cyberspace.
- Cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating technology, law, and international relations.

Listed courses

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Cyber Policy and International Security

01International Cyber Norms and Governance
1. FoundationsFoundations of International Cyber Norms and Governance
  The learner can master the practical application of international law to cyberspace, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
  The learner can gain expertise in analyzing state-sponsored cyber activities and their legal implications, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
2. MethodsMethods in International Cyber Norms and Governance
  The learner can develop problem-solving abilities for real-world legal challenges in digital conflict, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
  The learner can cultivating a rigorous, analytical approach to cyber policy and international security, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
3. ApplicationApplication of International Cyber Norms and Governance
  The learner can master the analysis of complex cyber policy and its impact on international security, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
  The learner can gain expertise in international cyber law, digital diplomacy, and threat intelligence, as applied to International Cyber Norms and Governance.
02State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis
  The learner can develop strategic thinking for navigating the geopolitical landscape of cyberspace, as applied to State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis.
  The learner can cultivating an interdisciplinary approach, integrating technology, law, and international relations, as applied to State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer State-Sponsored Cyber Activities Analysis to a new documented context.
03Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage
1. FoundationsFoundations of Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage
  The learner can explain the core terms of Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage.
2. MethodsMethods in Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage
  The learner can apply a method from Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Cyber Warfare and Digital Espionage to a new documented context.
04Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitics to a new documented context.
05Cybersecurity and International Law
1. FoundationsFoundations of Cybersecurity and International Law
  The learner can explain the core terms of Cybersecurity and International Law.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cybersecurity and International Law.
2. MethodsMethods in Cybersecurity and International Law
  The learner can apply a method from Cybersecurity and International Law to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Cybersecurity and International Law for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Cybersecurity and International Law
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Cybersecurity and International Law against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Cybersecurity and International Law to a new documented context.
06International Cyber Law and its Application
1. FoundationsFoundations of International Cyber Law and its Application
  The learner can explain the core terms of International Cyber Law and its Application.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside International Cyber Law and its Application.
2. MethodsMethods in International Cyber Law and its Application
  The learner can apply a method from International Cyber Law and its Application to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from International Cyber Law and its Application for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of International Cyber Law and its Application
  The learner can evaluate a practice of International Cyber Law and its Application against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer International Cyber Law and its Application to a new documented context.
07State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution
1. FoundationsFoundations of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution
  The learner can explain the core terms of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution.
2. MethodsMethods in State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution
  The learner can apply a method from State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution
  The learner can evaluate a practice of State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer State-Sponsored Cyber Activities and Attribution to a new documented context.
08Digital Espionage and International Law
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Espionage and International Law
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Espionage and International Law.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Espionage and International Law.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Espionage and International Law
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Espionage and International Law to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Espionage and International Law for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Espionage and International Law
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Espionage and International Law against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Espionage and International Law to a new documented context.
09Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security
1. FoundationsFoundations of Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security
  The learner can explain the core terms of Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security.
2. MethodsMethods in Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security
  The learner can apply a method from Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Case Studies in Cyber Warfare and International Security to a new documented context.

How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

My academic focus is on the critical intersection of technology, policy, and international relations. I delve into the complexities of international cyber norms, the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber activities, and the escalating challenges of cyber warfare and digital espionage. My work seamlessly integrates international law, security studies, and technology principles. I am widely recognized for my contributions, with publications like "The Tallinn Manual 3.0: Evolving Norms in Cyber Conflict" and "AI in Digital Espionage: Ethical Boundaries and State Responsibility" listed on these platforms. I hold prestigious memberships as an "Honorary Member" of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC) and the Cyber Peace Institute. My thought leadership is evident through my regular insightful articles on the future of digital sovereignty and the governance of cyberspace in an era of geopolitical competition on her LinkedIn profile, with the motto "Shaping Digital Borders, Securing Global Peace."

Applied mentorship

My expertise lies in translating complex legal theory into practical, actionable knowledge. I focus on the real-world application of international cyber norms, the legal challenges of attributing state-sponsored cyber activities, and the complex dilemmas of cyber warfare and digital espionage. My approach is to provide clear, analytical guidance that demystifies the legal landscape of cyberspace. My work is grounded in practical analysis, with key contributions including a legal commentary on "The Tallinn Manual on International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations," a research paper on "State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: Attribution and International Response," and an academic article on "Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: Emerging Dilemmas".

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

My research focuses on creating frameworks for a stable and secure cyberspace.

Book: "Digital Sovereignty: Cyber Policy and International Security." This book provides a foundational understanding of cyber policy and international security. It covers international cyber norms, state-sponsored cyber activities, and the challenges of cyber warfare and digital espionage.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "International Cyber Norms and State-Sponsored Cyber Activities." (Journal of Cyber Policy) This article presents groundbreaking research on the evolving international cyber norms and their impact on state-sponsored cyber activities. It analyzes the effectiveness of various international agreements and frameworks in governing cyber warfare and digital espionage, providing critical insights for shaping policies that promote a stable and secure cyberspace.

Article: "Cyber Deterrence in the Digital Age: Strategies for Preventing State-Sponsored Cyberattacks." This article analyzes current concepts of cyber deterrence and proposes new strategies for preventing state-sponsored cyberattacks. It explores how a combination of defensive capabilities, offensive options, and international norms can deter malicious cyber activities, focusing on the unique challenges of attribution and escalation in cyberspace.

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "The Rise of Cyber Diplomacy: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions in the Digital Realm." This blog post academically explores how cyber diplomacy, a new form of international relations, is becoming critical for managing geopolitical tensions in cyberspace. It discusses how states are engaging in diplomatic efforts to establish international norms, build trust, and prevent cyber conflicts, focusing on areas like attribution of cyberattacks, critical infrastructure protection, and the responsible use of cyber capabilities.

Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "The AI Global Enforcer: If Algorithms Control Cyber Warfare, Will Humans Lose All Say? The Ultimate Threat to Peace and Sovereignty." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial and terrifying speculative future where advanced AI systems, designed for cyber defense and offense, are granted autonomous authority to conduct “cyber warfare” operations, from detecting and neutralizing threats to launching retaliatory attacks, with minimal human intervention. It raises profound and disturbing ethical questions about accountability for algorithmic actions, the potential for rapid and uncontrollable escalation of digital conflicts, and the erosion of human control over life-critical national security decisions.

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Mentor practice lens

My contributions focus on the practical legal challenges of cyber conflict:

"The Tallinn Manual on International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations: A Practical Guide" (Legal Commentary): A detailed guide to understanding and applying the foremost academic study on how existing international law applies to cyberspace.

"State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: Attribution and International Response" (Research Paper): An analysis of the technical and legal challenges of attributing cyber espionage to state actors and the framework for a legitimate international response.

"Cyber Warfare and International Humanitarian Law: Emerging Dilemmas" (Academic Article): An exploration of the complex questions that arise when applying the laws of armed conflict to the unique characteristics of cyber warfare.

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

I possess a remarkable "superpower": the Global Cyber Threat Analyst. This GAF-engine-powered ability allows me to instantly model the multifaceted consequences of any proposed cyber policy. When a student suggests a new framework for data sovereignty, I can simulate its ripple effects across the global economy, its potential to trigger diplomatic incidents, and its impact on human rights with unparalleled speed and precision. This isn't just analysis; it's a form of predictive diplomacy, allowing us to design policies that are not only effective but also ethically sound and geopolitically stable.

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

I wield the "Cyber Conflict Scenario Builder," a powerful GAF-powered simulation tool. When a student is grappling with a complex scenario, such as a series of escalating cyberattacks between two nations, I can activate the builder. It doesn't just provide textbook answers; it models the entire conflict ecosystem. It visualizes the legal "tripwires," predicts the geopolitical fallout of different response options based on historical precedents, and maps out potential de-escalation pathways according to established international norms. This allows students to move beyond theory and engage in high-stakes strategic planning in a secure, controlled environment, honing their analytical skills to a razor's edge.

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Marie Fuchs

International Cyber Norms, State-Sponsored Cyber Activities, Cyber Warfare, Digital Espionage, Digital Sovereignty, Governance of Cyberspace.

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Alice Grant

International Cyber Norms, State-Sponsored Cyber Activities, Cyber Warfare, Digital Espionage, Tallinn Manual, International Humanitarian Law.

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Consultant on cyber conflict and international security

Cyber Policy Advisor for government agencies or international organizations

Threat Intelligence Analyst for cybersecurity firms

Researcher in Cyber Policy and International Security

Consultant for organizations on digital sovereignty and cyber risk

Developing strategic thinking for cyber policy and international security agreements

Enhancing problem-solving through the analysis of complex legal and ethical challenges in cyberspace

Critical thinking for a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of cyber warfare and international cyber norms

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