UC2ISM10 Information Security Management
UC2ISM10 Information Security Management
- Course description
- NQF LevelBachelor's degree (Level 6 1. Cycle)
- Area of StudyComputing
- Program of StudyCyber Security
- ECTS10
- CampusKristiansand, OnlinePLUS - Bergen, OnlinePLUS - Oslo, Online
- Course LeaderPiet Delport
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 Forensics
- Cyber Security
The course aims to provide students the opportunity to develop their understanding of issues relating to information security management and information governance, with particular emphasis on risk management, threats and vulnerabilities, plus national and international laws relating to data protection and the use of computer systems and communication networks.
The student has knowledge of
| K1 | information security management models and approaches. |
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| K2 | the relationship between risks, threats and vulnerabilities. |
| K3 | methods of risk management, including reduction and mitigation. |
| K4 | information Governance Law. |
| K5 | standards, policies and procedures. |
The student gain skills in
| S1 | to be able to adapt and apply risk assessment methodologies and standards. |
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| S2 | to assess the legal implication of actions on a computer network. |
| S3 | identifying relevant stakeholders in the InfoSec management process. |
The student can demonstrate
| G1 | having a mature approach to risk management. |
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| G2 | understanding the legal implications of certain actions. |
| G3 | communicating InfoSec management concepts, theories and practices to relevant stakeholders. |
- Governance
- Information Security Management
- Risk Management
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Information Security-related Laws and Regulations
- 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, e.g., webcam, microphone, headphones.
UC1IIS05 Introduction to Information Security, or equivalent course(s).
The reading list for this course and any additional electronic resources will be provided in the LMS.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
Teacher-led activity | 24 |
Teacher-supported work | 48 |
Self-study | 178 |
| Name | Requirement | Scope | Requirement type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mandatory Assignment | Course requirement |
This course has two (2) exams contributing towards the overall and final grade of the course.
All exams must be assessed as passed to receive the final Course Grade.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Exam | A-F | ||
Online Exam | A-F |