INFOSYS 341 : Information Security in Business

Business and Economics

2023 Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An overview of activities, methods, and procedures used by business to establish robust information security policies. Topics include: security requirements; security management models and practices; risk management; identification and authentication; access control; information security technologies and encryption. In addition, key legal and ethical issues are discussed. Includes practical exercises using certain key technologies to assist learning.

Course Overview

As global networks expands, the interconnection of the world’s information systems and devices of every description becomes vital, as does the smooth operation of communication, computing, and automation solutions. However, ever-evolving threats such as malware and phishing attacks and the success of criminal attackers illustrate the weaknesses in current information technologies and the need to provide heightened security for these systems.
The course provides a broad review of the entire field of information security, background on many related topics, and enough details to facilitate an understanding of the topic as a whole. Knowledge gained throughout the course would allow graduates to use safely digital technology. It may also be a foundation stone of professional carrier in the field of information security.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in either Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain and apply the information security key concepts, models and principles required for management of information security in Enterprise and Business. (Capability 1)
  2. Assess the value of information and cyber security in business and management decisions. (Capability 2)
  3. Apply critical and creative thinking to formulate and justify appropriate recommendations and/or solutions to an information security problem. (Capability 3)
  4. Explain and critically evaluate information security impacts on the technology, organisations, and individuals. (Capability 2 and 4.2)
  5. Contribute to own team’s success by helping the team to move forward, participating in setting goals, and articulating alternative ways to solve problems (Capability 4.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Lab 30% Group & Individual Coursework
Project 20% Group & Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Lab
Project
Final Exam
  • The minimum pass mark for this course is a C-. However, to progress further in the program you must score at least 25 points from the final examination. Failing to do so will result in the D+ grade irrespective of the coursework results.


Workload Expectations

This course is an introduction to managing information security. General knowledge of digital technology and business processes is essential to cope successfully with the course material. Familiarity with data communication would be a significant advantage.

This course need about 150 hours learning during the semester including:

- 36 contact hours

- 24 hours preparatory reading

- 90 hours of self-study

The key to successful completion of the course without much stress is a regular study during the whole semester.

Attendance at the lectures is not obligatory but is highly recommended.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at labs to receive credit for that component of the course.

Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities will not be available as recordings.

Exam timetables are normally published online during the mid-semester break of the relevant semester. At that point, you will also learn the mode for each of your exams, e.g., if it will be a remote/online exam, or an on-campus exam. 

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

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.

Textbooks: 
  •  Whitman and H. Mattord. Principles of Information Security, Cengage Learning, 2018, Six Edition. Other useful books/materials:
  • P. Gregory, CISSP Guide to Security Essentials, Course Technology, second edition, 2015, ISBN 978-1-285-06042-2
  • L. Janczewski and W. Caelli, Cyber Conflicts and Small States, Ashgate, 2016, ISBN 978-1-4724-5219-1
  •  Software used in lab will be provided by instructors
  • Lectures notes distributed via Canvas
  • Links to related publications in newspapers, magazines and journals will be provided from time to time.

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.

• Students will be asked to complete: Formative fast feedback early in the semester and Course and teaching evaluations at the end of the course
• We will seek volunteers to serve as class reps.

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 against online source material 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.

Class representative will be elected at the first class.

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 01/11/2022 11:58 a.m.