Course # 33820 Section Number 1 Day(s) Th Time(s) 5:00pm-7:50pm Term Winter 2027 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 2027 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 How Fast Is Too Fast?: Harris Experts Examine the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence in Policy Outlook Event Tue., October 13, 2026 From Ad Auctions to Police Reform: Ben Stock, MPP’23 Mon., October 12, 2026 Q&A: Harris Social Impact Fellow Alor Sahoo on AI and Education Thu., October 08, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Thu., October 15, 2026 | 9:45 AM Coffee Chat in Washington DC Thu., October 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM Evening Master's Program Class Visit Thu., October 15, 2026 | 5:15 PM