IY4S710 - Security Management 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IY4S710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Security Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Cyber Security | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Mamoun Qasem | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100376 - computer and information security | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide a knowledge of the tools and techniques available to secure and manage, in a meaningful manner, an information system. To develop the students’ ability to manage the security of an information system at a strategic, tactical and operational level.
Content Summary
Introduction to Information Security and Security Management
The Role and Function of the Security Officer
Risk Management, Assessment and Control
Threat and Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Computer Law and Regulatory Frameworks
Organisation of Information Security
Creating Security Policies
Managing and Implementing Security Policies
Asset Management
Communications and Operations Management
Computer Incident Investigation
Human Resource Security
Physical and Environmental Security
Business Continuity Planning
Security Standards
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Tutorial | 16 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically evaluate different approaches to the implementation and management of security within an organisation. |
| LO2 | Perform risk, threat and vulnerability analysis, undertake security counter-measures and, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the various standards related to information security. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on knowledge from the module and the course. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |