UC1IIS05 Introduction to Information Security

UC1IIS05 Introduction to Information Security

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Computing
    • Program of Study
      Computing 1. year
    • ECTS
      05
    • Campus
      Kristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Rayne Reid
Introduction

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
Course Aim(s)

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.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 explain key issues relating to information security.
K2 possess a broad understanding of Information Security concepts.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 identify and assess possible information security risks.
S2 suggest broad solutions to identified risks.
S3 critically reflect upon and discuss their learning process about information security.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 inform others about the type and nature of potential security risks and outline in broad terms a possible solution.
Course Topics
  • Security Terminology
  • Physical Security
  • Technical Security and Cryptography
  • Technical Controls and Hashing
  • Real Examples of Technical Control Incident Files
  • Operational Security
  • Risk Management
Teaching Methods
  1. 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.
  2. All activities require active student participation in their own learning.
  3. Learning delivery methods and available resources will be selected to ensure constructive alignment with course content, learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
  4. 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.
Resources and Equipment
  1. 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
  2. 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).
  3. Students working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, a webcam, and headphones (or a similar alternative).
Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to admission requirements.

Reading List

The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.

Study Workload

125 nominal hours.
Study workload applies to both Campus and Online students.

ActivityDuration
Teacher-led activity
12 Hour(s)
Teacher-supported work
24 Hour(s)
Self-study
89 Hour(s)
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignment in this course.

Assessment Strategy

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 assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Online Exam
A-F