Overview

Security clearance: Secret

Included in degrees & certificates

• 738

Prerequisites

• SS3740 (NC^3 Systems Part I)

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced Understanding of NC3 Systems: Develop an advanced understanding of nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) systems, building upon foundational knowledge from Part I, with a focus on more complex architectures, protocols, and operational scenarios.
• Command and Control Decision-Making: Analyze and evaluate command and control decision-making processes within NC3 systems, including the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, decision cycles, and escalation procedures.
• Strategic Communication Skills: Develop advanced skills in strategic communication within the context of nuclear operations, including crisis communication strategies, diplomatic communication, and public messaging related to nuclear policy and posture.
• Crisis Management and Decision Support: Acquire skills in crisis management and decision support tools relevant to NC3 systems, including scenario-based planning, risk assessment, and decision analysis techniques for rapid and effective response to nuclear threats.
• Advanced Cybersecurity Measures: Explore advanced cybersecurity measures and techniques to safeguard NC3 systems against cyber threats, including intrusion detection, incident response, and resilience strategies to maintain operational integrity.