Overview
Strategic security management and the effective protection of an enterprises’ information systems and infrastructure is vital in the global and increasingly interconnected business world. Investigation into information security governance, developing security programs, creating practical and compliant policy, risk assessment and operation information security management are core to this topic.
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Aims
This topic provides practice in the practical application of the techniques and contemporary frameworks used secure information systems and information technology infrastructure in modern businesses and organisations. It develops student skills in assessing risk and preparing and presenting security business reports and technical documents reports on the management of computer and information security in organisations. Student will learn how to lead enterprise security programs.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Explain the purpose of a range of typical business information systems
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Describe the categories of threats facing businesses and organisations
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Identify significant national and international law, regulation, industry best practice and international standards that relate to the practice of cyber security and information security
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Compare information security management and governance frameworks for use in organisations
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Analyse security incidents and risks and identify controls and prevention techniques
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Develop a cyber security or information security program outline for a specific issue in enterprise information security
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Construct a contingency plan that includes incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity
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Critically analyse publications in enterprise information security
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Assumed knowledge
General understanding of computer technologies and applications such as can be obtained in first year level introductory computing topics.