Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Institution: Paris Graduate School
Instructor: Dr Todd Price
Duration: 6 Weeks
Credit Value: 6–9 ECTS
Format: Hybrid (Lecture + Simulation Lab)


COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course develops advanced capabilities in cyber threat decision-making under uncertainty using the AEGIS operational model and Dynamic Threat Mitigation (DTM) framework.

Students engage in progressive simulation-based learning, culminating in full-spectrum cyber war games. Emphasis is placed on:

  • Threat signal interpretation
  • Decision prioritization under ambiguity
  • Multi-role coordination
  • Strategic and operational response execution

The course integrates theory, applied exercises, and adversarial simulations to produce high-confidence cyber decision-makers.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply DTM models to assess and prioritize cyber threats
  2. Operate within AEGIS workflows to coordinate multi-role responses
  3. Distinguish signal from noise in complex threat environments
  4. Execute time-sensitive decisions under uncertainty
  5. Lead or contribute to coordinated cyber incident response
  6. Analyze and improve performance through structured after-action review

TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS

  • Instructor-led seminars
  • Guided decision labs
  • Scenario-based tabletop exercises
  • Live cyber war game simulations
  • After-action review (AAR) sessions
  • Peer evaluation and reflection