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Information Assurance (ISYS90090)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 3
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This subject introduces a range of information security management services implemented in industry. The subject will cover the fundamental principles and practice of security risk assessment, incident response and disaster recovery, knowledge leakage, systems and network security, and policy and culture. Students will develop an appreciation for the kinds of security practices that exist in industry in each of these areas.
This subject supports course-level objectives by allowing students to have in-depth knowledge of the specialist area of information security management. The subject’s assessment tasks include the writing of a comprehensive consulting proposal and research into critical security issues faced by organizations. These tasks will encourage students to work in a team to develop a high-level of achievement in writing, research activities, and presentation skills.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Security principles and techniques discussed are: Models for understanding knowledge leakage, Security Risk Assessment Methods, Firewall and virtual private network (VPN) security scenarios, and Incident Response Methodology. Real world cases will be drawn from a range of organization types including critical infrastructure installations in Australia.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of information systems security
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of the practice of Business Information Systems Security in Organisations
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate strategic and operational issues suited to the application of Information Systems Security concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Have developed and applied skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of Information Systems Security concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Can demonstrate an understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to Information Systems Security in practice
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Have in-depth knowledge of a specialist area through exposure and study of information security areas of knowledge
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities problem-solving and communication through the writing of a comprehensive consulting proposal
- Team-work, through working on a group project.
- Report-writing skills
- Presentation skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is only available to students admitted to the Master of Information Systems (Executive), or students with permission of the Master of Information Systems (Executive) Course coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One group based seminar presentation of a research paper with 5-6 group members of approximately 10 minutes duration, requiring 13-15 hours of work per student, accross the teaching period. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are addressed in the research paper presentation.
- One group based seminar paper with 5-6 group members of approximately 3000 words (5 to 6 students), requiring 25-30 hours of work per student, accross the teaching period. (20%). ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in the seminar paper.
- One group based presentation of the seminar paper with 5-6 group members of approximately 10 minutes duration, requiring 13-15 hours of work per student, accross the teaching period. (10%) ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in the seminar paper presentation.
- Contribution to online discussions during seminars and on discussion boards requiring 13-15 hours of work, accfross the teaching period. (10%). ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in class discussions
- One individual written assignment (consulting proposal) of approximately 2,500 words, requiring 70-75 hours of work, due in week 9. (50%) ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in the consulting proposal.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Atif Ahmad Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (online only) (refer Graduate Online for clarification) Total time commitment 200 hours Pre teaching start date 10 July 2017 Pre teaching requirements The pre-teaching period commences 4 weeks before the subject commencement date. From this time, students are expected to access and review the material that will be available from the LMS subject page, or recommended background knowledge in the Handook. Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 10 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 11 July 2017 Census date 4 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 August 2017 Assessment period ends 15 September 2017 Term 3 contact information
Dr Atif Ahmad
email: atif@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Whitman, M. E., & Mattord, H. J. (2014). Principles of information security. Cengage Learning. 5th Edition.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Information Systems (Executive) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022