UC1IIS05 Introduction to Information Security
UC1IIS05 Introduction to Information Security
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyComputing 1. year
- ECTS05
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderRayne Reid
Language of Instruction and assessment: English
May be offered on Campus and Online.
May be offered as a separate course.
Included in the following bachelor's degrees:
- Applied Data Science
- Digital Forensics
- Cyber Security
The aim of this course is to provide students with a general introduction to information security. It will introduce security models and practices as used in corporate environments, physical security measures, and present the foundations of technical security threats.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | explain key issues relating to information security. |
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| K2 | possess a broad understanding of Information Security concepts. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | identify and assess possible information security risks. |
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| S2 | suggest broad solutions to identified risks. |
| S3 | critically reflect upon and discuss their learning process about information security. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | inform others about the type and nature of potential security risks and outline in broad terms a possible solution. |
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- Security Terminology
- Physical Security
- Technical Security and Cryptography
- Technical Controls and Hashing
- Real Examples of Technical Control Incident Files
- Operational Security
- Risk Management
- Teaching will be based on a hybrid-flexible approach. Instructor-led face-to-face learning is combined with online learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
- All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
- Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
- Students will be taught using a mixture of guidance, self-study, and lecture material. Topics will be introduced in a series of weekly lectures. The guidance sessions will be directed practical exercises and reading in which students can explore topics with support from a teacher. This material will also require students to self-manage their time to ensure tasks are completed and the theory is fully understood. This will allow the students to fully engage with lectures and with their peers.
- Learning resources are available in the LMS and include, but is not limited to:
- literature and online reading material (essential and recommended)
- streams, recordings and other digital resources, where applicable
- video conferencing and communication platforms, if applicable
- tools, software and libraries, where applicable
- Students must have access to an internet connection, and suitable hardware.
- Accessing live streams and virtual laboratories requires a minimum broadband connection of 2Mbps (4Mbps recommended).
- Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 12 Hour(s) |
Teacher-supported work | 24 Hour(s) |
Self-study | 89 Hour(s) |
This course has one (1) exam contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
The exam must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam | A-F |