CIS5205 Management of Information Security

Requisites

Co-requisite: CIS5100

Other requisites

Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at http://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/support/computing/hardware.

Synopsis

Students study contemporary information security theory and practice in the context of threats, attacks and vulnerabilities that may exist in relation to organisation's information, communications and technology assets and the controls that can be put in place to ensure that the risks are managed at an acceptable level. Students will develop their skills and knowledge so that they can evaluate information security situations. They will be able to identify specific threats, attacks, vulnerabilities and manage security architecture and design and legal, privacy or ethical issues that may arise. They will be able to clearly communicate and provide advice and guidance to business managers and operational employees to manage the risks identified. Students will be assessed on their understanding of key concepts of information security and their ability to apply and communicate effectively contemporary information security theory and practice to real world problems.

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