Cyber Security Management (ISYS90090)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 organisations. 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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 suited to the application of information systems security concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of the practice of business information systems security in organisations
- Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of information systems security
- Apply the professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they pertain 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
- Report-writing skills
- Presentation skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90026 | Concepts in Information Systems |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
OR
Selection of the Cyber Security specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology AND special permission from the subject coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90070 | Information Security Consulting | Not available in 2023 |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written Assignment - One individual report, requiring 25-30 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in the seminar paper.
| Week 5 | 30% |
Other - A 1,000 word written reflection on nominated contributions to discussion boards made by the student, requiring 26-30 hours of work. ILO's 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the class discussions.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Written Assignment- One group (4-6 members) written assignment (consulting proposal), requiring 70-75 hours of work. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the consulting proposal.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Atif Ahmad Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of asynchronous contact (1h of subject readings, online discussions and videos per week) 24 hours of synchronous contact (2h of tutorials per week) 36 contact hours in total Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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- 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.
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024