INFOSYS 727 : Advanced Information Security
Business and Economics
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
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
- Demonstrate an understanding of advanced knowledge of the information security concepts (security protocols, human-computer interfaces, access control, cryptography and distributed systems issues) (Capability 1)
- Evaluate and apply solution solving developmental, managerial and audit issues including the review of the related law, evidence collection and security policies (Capability 2)
- Demonstrate critical and creative thinking to formulate and justify appropriate recommendations and/or solutions to an information security problem (Capability 3)
- Present an argument in highly structured format and clearly discuss the central ideas (Capability 4.2)
- 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 |
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9 lab reports | 8% | Individual Coursework |
9 lab tests | 12% | Individual Coursework |
5 Case study reports | 20% | Group Coursework |
5 Case study contributions | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
5 types | 100% |
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9 lab tests | ||||||||||
5 Case study reports | ||||||||||
5 Case study contributions | ||||||||||
Final Exam |
Workload Expectations
The structure of this course reflects the 10 domains of knowledge for obtaining the CISSP certification (CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional). IT includes such professional practices like access control, cryptography, physical security, related regulations, polices, laws, and other organizational categories.
The course is the first step on the way to get CISSP certification or becoming an information security professional.
This course need about 150 hours learning during the semester including:
• 36 contact hours (lectures)
• 9 hours laboratories
• 45 hours self-study
• 60 hours of work on case studies
The key to successful completion of the course without much stress is a regular study during the whole semester.
Attendance at the lectures and class forums is not obligatory but is highly recommended.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience or Online
This course is offered in two delivery modes:
Campus Experience
Attendance is:
- obligatory at all laboratories, lab tests and examination
- highly recommended at lectures and class forums
- is obligatory at groups project reviews meetings
Lectures will be recorded (voice over PP). No other class activities will be recorded.
The following class activities will be provided online:
- Recordings of lectures and class forums
- Content of lab exercises
- Software supporting lab exercises
- Lab tests
- Study materials
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable delivery.
Online
All scheduled class activities (lectures, forums, lab exercises and lab tests will be run on line at at scheduled class activities.
All schedule material will be provided online.
Final exam will be run online but format of it will be determined by the university authorities.
The online course activities will follow the standard weekly timetable delivery.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Learning Resources
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.
During 2021 a class activity will be introduced: Class Forum, run every week, related to previous weeks course activities.
Digital 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.
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.
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.