INFOGOV 706 : Cybersecurity Techniques and Governance

Business and Economics

2024 Quarter Two (1244) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Focuses on information security strategies to address cybercrime. Includes analysis and critique of basic technological and managerial issues related to information security. Related regulations and standards will be also discussed.

Course Overview

This course is the next logical step after gaining basic knowledge related to the use of information systems in business. The course will introduce critical Cyber-Risk management concepts which include administration and management of security measures, professional ethics, important fundamental security concepts, governance and compliance techniques. After successfully completing this course,  you will be able to effectively use information technology tools to analyse organisational Cyber security risk, present strategies to mitigate the revealed Cyber security risk and align a company's security posture with standards, regulations and best practice guidelines.

You will be shown how to engage and direct corporate Cyber security policy management, how to select appropriate security controls, and direct an effective implementation strategy, designed to reduce the risk of an organisation being exposed to possible attacks against their IT systems. You will be instructed on how to apply techniques that will allow you to develop and present a real-world corporate IT Disaster recovery plan.

This will culminate in an post-incident analysis of a large scale Cyber-breach case study, where you will utilise the knowledge you have gained to critically identify key events and failings, to present a post incident analysis along with a suggested cyber security improvement strategy.

Course Requirements

Corequisite: INFOGOV 700

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply advanced knowledge of information security concepts (security protocols, access control, cryptography and distributed systems issues) (Capability 1 and 4.2)
  2. Apply industry best practice frameworks, evaluate results, and document solutions to organisational cybersecurity risk. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4)
  3. Formulate and justify appropriate recommendations and/or solutions through the application of creative and critical thinking in a written format. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4.2)
  4. Critically analyse a contemporary issue in the industry, develop solutions and present them in an executive business report. (Capability 2, 3 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Risk Assessment Plan 30% Individual Coursework
Business Continuity Plan 30% Individual Coursework
Cybersecurity Case study 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Risk Assessment Plan
Business Continuity Plan
Cybersecurity Case study

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15-point course and students are expected to spend 15 hours per week involved in each 15-point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, each week you can expect 1 hour of class discussion/tutorial time, 8 hours of reading, research and thinking about the content and 6 hours of work on group projects and assignment preparation.

Delivery Mode

Online

Attendance is   highly recommended, at scheduled online activities including class discussions.

Study material will be released progressively throughout the course.

This course runs to the University quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Links to Regulations, Standards, Best Practice Guidelines will be provided in each learning module in Canvas, along with links to related publications in newspapers, magazines, and journals.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Feedback received throughout the presentation of this course will be evaluated and integrated into an improvement plan for next year's delivery.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 10/11/2023 10:39 a.m.