Course # 33820 Section Number 1 Day(s) Th Time(s) 5:00pm-7:50pm Term Winter 2026 Instructor Jacob Braun; Noah Praetz Syllabus Syllabus 1/13/26 This course is designed to offer students an overview of the current cybersecurity landscape and the corresponding human rights implications. Students will hear first-hand insider perspectives from public and private sector cyber professionals and international experts across the cybersecurity and human rights fields. Divided into 3 parts, students will gain insight on Cyber Security Technology, Protecting Citizens From Governments Online, and Combating Cyber Predators. Co-taught with Noah Praetz. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 33820/1 Democracy Hacked: Cyber Threats to Modern Governments in the Digital Age Jacob Braun; Noah Praetz Thursday 5:00pm-7:50pm Syllabus Recent News More news Would You Let Your Utility Control When Your EV Charged? Mon., April 20, 2026 Alumni Profile: Rebecca Silverman, MPP/MSW’23 Thu., April 16, 2026 The new Obama museum promises to revitalise Chicago’s South Side Wed., April 15, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Preparing for Harris: Academics Overview Wed., April 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM Harris Social Impact Fellowship - Office Hours with Ashley Mayer Tue., April 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM Harris Campus Visit Wed., April 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States