UC1ISG05 Information Security and Governance 1

UC1ISG05 Information Security and Governance 1

  • Course description
    • NQF Level
      Bachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
    • Area of Study
      Computing
    • Program of Study
      Digital Assurance and Security Management
    • ECTS
      05
    • Campus
      OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
    • Course Leader
      Livinus Obiora Nweke
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:

  • Digital Assurance and Security Management
Course Aim(s)

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to information security principles and security governance in organizational contexts. Students acquire knowledge of key information security concepts and the principles of security governance. They develop skills in identifying and assessing information security risks and proposing controls to mitigate these risks. The course also enhances competence in effectively explaining security-related risks and the use of mitigating controls to others.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The student has knowledge of

K1 key information security concepts and the relationships between these concepts.
K2 essential principles of security governance.
Skills

The student gain skills in

S1 identifying and assess possible information security risks.
S2 suggesting possible controls to mitigate identified risks.
General Competence

The student can demonstrate

G1 explaining security related risks and the use of mitigating controls to others.
Course Topics
  • Introduction to Security Terminology
  • Introduction to Physical Security
  • Introduction to Technical Security and Cryptography
  • Technical Controls and Hashing
  • Real Examples of Technical Control Incidents File
  • Operation Security Introduction
  • Introduction to 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. Sudents working on their own laptop/computer are required to acquire appropriate communications software, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
Prerequisite Knowledge

Refer to the entry 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
18
Teacher-supported work
24
Self-study
83
Work Requirements

There are no mandatory assignments in this course.

Assessment Strategy

This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.

The exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.

Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Portfolio of Work
Online Exam