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COM471: Information Security

Module Title Information Security
Module Code COM471
Module Tutor David Wakeling
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 20
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module is concerned with information security, both when it is stored and when it is transmitted. Thus, it deals with techniques for disaster planning and recovery, and with encryption.
Indicative Syllabus
  • The business case for information security management (core information security principles, governance, organizational behaviour).
  • Security awareness (training, education, risk management).
  • Data management (classification policy, handling policy).
  • Physical security (site location, layered defence, information protection and management services).
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning (legislative compliance, business continuity plans).
  • Operations security (privileged entity controls, resource protection, continuity of operations, change control management).
  • Regulation, compliance and investigations (major legal systems, information technology laws and regulations, incident response, computer forensics).
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to:

  1. critically analyse and evaluate a business case for information security management;
  2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the threats to information security throughout an organisation;
  3. demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques used to achieve the physical and operational security of information;
  4. critically analyse and evaluate a business continuity and disaster recovery plan;
  5. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable regulations governing the storage and processing of information, and the conduct of investigations.
Learning and Teaching Activities Approximately 30 hours staff/student contact, 70 hours of directed study and 100 hours of independent study
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 6000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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