INFOSYS 341 : Information Security in Business
Business and Economics
2025 Semester Two (1255) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply information security key concepts, models and principles required for management of information security in Business. (Capability 3)
- Assess the value of information and cybersecurity in business and management decisions. (Capability 4)
- Formulate and justify appropriate recommendations and/or solutions to an information security problem. (Capability 4 and 5)
- Present a critical analysis of information security impacts on technology, organizations, and individuals, highlighting its role in fostering an equitable society (Capability 1.1 and 6.2)
- Contribute to team success through goal-setting, ethical problem-solving, and self-reflection, fostering collaboration and respect for others. (Capability 6.1, 7 and 8)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Lab | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Project | 30% | Group Coursework |
| Final Exam | 30% | Individual Examination |
| Discussions | 10% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
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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
Please note that class discussions contribute 10% towards your final grade. Ensure you schedule the lecture sessions carefully to avoid conflicts with your other commitments.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities will not be available as recordings.
The assessments and 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.
- Whitman and H. Mattord. Management 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
- 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.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations 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. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.
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 your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, 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 you may be asked to submit your 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. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.