What to know about Summer at CGA
Course Overview
Course Overview
This course examines cybersecurity’s political and regulatory landscape, analyzing data privacy, infrastructure protection, and cyber warfare. Through case studies, students will explore ethical challenges, security trends, and innovations like AI, blockchain, and IoT
Course Topics:
- Geopolitical landscape of cyber threats and national security implications
- Cyber policy and regulatory frameworks
- Role of nation-states and non-state actors in cyberspace
- Data privacy debates and policy challenges
- Critical infrastructure protection and resilience
- Understanding cyber warfare and conflict
- Ethical implications and balancing security with privacy and innovation
- Emerging technologies and their security impacts
Site visits and guest speakers may include:
New York Office of Technology and Innovation (Cyber Command), PWC Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, Microsoft AI, The International Telecommunications Union at the UN.
Program Logistics
Program Logistics
Course Details:
Date: July 20 - July 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: NYU New York City Campus
Audience: Public
Cost: $3495 - Tuition
What you will receive:
- Certificate of completion and transcript
- Expanded professional and academic network of faculty and guest speakers
- Career advice and exposure to various career pathways
- Application Fee Waiver to the MS in Global Affairs or MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime (STEM) programs
Summer Housing
Staying at NYU
NYU on-campus apartment-style housing is available for students in this program. Check-in will be Sunday, July 19th, through Saturday, August 1st. Summer housing is limited and subject to availability. The priority deadline is Friday, May 15th, and students may incur cancellation fees if they cancel their housing reservation after this date.
Direct housing costs vary according to reservation type:
$94/per night for a shared room, or
$141/per night for a single room
More details regarding housing will be shared leading up to the check-in date.
International Student Fees
International Fees
International students will need to secure visas to participate in this course. Admitted students are encouraged to begin the visa paperwork as soon as they’re admitted so the visa is processed and granted in time for the course. These are the fees international students should expect:
- NYU International Student Charge: $115
- I-20 Processing Charge: $50
- DS-160 Processing Charge: $185*
- SEVIS Fee: $350 (F-1 visas)
- NYU Student Health Insurance: $93/week**
*This fee may vary by country.
**This was the insurance fee from Summer 2025 and may be subject to slight change. Students can opt out of NYU Student Health Insurance by filling out a waiver form after they’ve been accepted into the program.
Faculty Lead: Danny Steed, PhD
Danny Steed is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Affairs. He is a seasoned public speaker, consultant, author, educator, and project lead, specialising in national security affairs and cyber security.
The Summer 2026 application is now available!
Please expect early application decisions to be sent out by the end of February, and then on a rolling basis every 1-2 weeks until the program reaches capacity.
Admitted students will be contacted by email and must accept their place in the program and submit a deposit to hold their seat.
Current NYU undergraduates can participate through the Professional Edge program. Three seats are available for current NYU students and are awarded on a rolling basis. Use your NYU email to apply.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or course, please do not hesitate to reach out to Catherine Monzon cem511@nyu.edu and Michelle D'Amico mcd231@nyu.edu.
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