ITC240 Cyber Security Management (8)

Cyber security is primarily a management and not a technical problem. Identifying risk and implementing effective policy and practice to secure information is recognised as a management issue. This subject is comprised of a series of topics that investigate cyber security and the implications for the management of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and primarily management aspects of cyber security to provide a practical insight into ICT security practices. The foundational concepts of cyber security management models and practices are included.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC240. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to undergraduate students only.

Assumed Knowledge

ITC292

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the key concepts associated with management of cyber security;
  • be able to explore and analyse the principle components of enterprise information security governance and planning;
  • be able to develop an enterprise information security policy;
  • be able to propose risk management and risk mitigation strategies; and
  • be able to discuss the legal and regulatory environment in the context of cyber security.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to the management of cyber security
  • Planning for security
  • Cyber security policy
  • Developing the security program
  • Risk management: Identifying and assessing risk
  • Risk management: controlling risk
  • Security management models
  • Security management practices
  • Planning for contingencies
  • Security maintenance
  • Cyber law and compliance

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ITC240 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Assignment 1: introduction
5
2
Assignment 2: data governance and data management
15
3
Assignment 3: it research
30
4
Final exam
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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