DA3104 Network Warfare

This course introduces various aspects of network warfare. As technology rapidly advances, so does the need to rapidly integrate these emerging technologies into military operations. In this course, students will learn basic knowledge of cyber-attacks, defense and exploitation; artificial intelligence and autonomy; the space domain; principles of electronic warfare; quantum computing; and technological applications to the information environment. No background in computer science or networking is required. The course includes some hands-on work with hacking and security technologies. Prerequisites: None.

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

1

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should:

• Identify and describe the tools and techniques used in computer network attacks (CNAs), computer network exploitations (CNEs), and computer network defenses (CNDs), including specific case examples.
• Analyze how cyber operations support military objectives at the operational and tactical levels, using real-world or hypothetical scenarios.
• Explain key concepts of artificial intelligence developments and evaluate their potential applications in military operations.
• Summarize the foundational principles of space technologies and assess how emerging space capabilities influence modern military strategy.
• Define core concepts of the electromagnetic spectrum and illustrate how it is employed in electronic warfare through specific use cases.
• Describe the principles of cryptography and security in a world with quantum computing and discuss how these technologies are being applied in national security contexts.
• Compare and contrast the roles of cyber, space, AI, and electronic warfare capabilities in shaping operations within the broader information environment.