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ITE514 Professional Systems Security (8)

Abstract

In this subject students will analyse and apply content from the ten domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for information systems security professionals. Students in this subject will also be prepared for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) industry certification exam from the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC²) .

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITE514
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in: Master of Information Systems Security
Master of Management (Information Technology)
Master of Networking and Systems Administration
Prerequisite(s)
ITI500

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to formulate a security management policy;
  • be able to compare and select the appropriate secure system architectures;
  • be able to justify key elements of operations security;
  • be able to compose a business continuity plan;
  • be able to explain and justify how to apply physical security;
  • be able to explain and justify the ten domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for information systems security professionals.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Access Control
  • Application Development Security
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
  • Information Security Risk and Governance
  • Cryptography
  • Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance
  • Operations Security
  • Physical (Environmental) Security
  • Security Architecture and Design
  • Telecommunications Security

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.