FI2AMSL05 Security and Law

FI2AMSL05 Security and Law

  • Course description
    • Course code
      FI2AMSL05
    • Level of study
      5.2
    • Program of study
      Network and IT Security
    • Credits
      5
    • Course coordinator
      Justine Moodley, Benjamin Rosenlund
Teaching term(s)
2025 Spring
Authors
benjamin.rosenlund@noroff.no
About the Course

This topic will give students an introduction to national laws, ethics and requirements from relevant bodies and government. In addition, it will give students an overview of relevant elements within security and law, such as legal versus illegal, ethical versus unethical, different standards and regulations, and the challenges of law in IT and Cyberspace. 

The program is aimed directly towards IT-security, and it is therefore necessary to know about the laws and regulations related to this. We are not educating lawyers, so the focus of this course will be general overviews and the ethical behaviour and thinking in connection with laws and regulations that affect ICT. 

Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes - Knowledge

The candidate: 

  • has knowledge of concepts, theories, models, processes, and tools related to Norwegian laws and regulations. 
  • can assess their own work in relation to applicable norms, laws, and regulations in relation to IT security. 
  • has insight into their own opportunities for development regarding laws and regulations related to the ICT industry. 
  • understand the importance of solid ethical principles and how those relate to laws and regulations in IT security environments. 
Learning outcomes - Skills

The candidate: 

  • can explain their own vocational choices when working with laws and regulations in IT. 
  • can reflect over their own vocational practice in issues related to laws and regulations in IT security and adjust it under supervision. 
  • can find and refer to information and vocational material regarding laws relevant to IT security. 
  • can form the basics of a security policy and explain why it is needed. 
General Competence

The candidate: 

  • can plan and carry out vocational tasks and projects alone or in a team and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles. 
  • can contribute to the organisational development of rules and regulations according to Norwegian law. 
Teaching and Learning

In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
  • Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
  • Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
  • Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
  • Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
  • Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
  • Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
  • Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
Reading list

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.

Assessments
EksamensformKarakterskalaGrupperingVarighet
Course Assignment
Grade A-F
Individual
5 Hour(s)
Test
Grade A-F
Individual
45 Minute(s)