Unit details
MSC350 - Information Security and Risk Management
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | G Pye |
| Prerequisite: | One unit at level 2 plus one of MSC120 or SIT101 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
In a highly connected global business environment, businesses face significant information security risks including viruses, phishing, hacking, spam and electronic fraud. Companies must manage a wide range of information security risks using formal approaches to IT governance, risk identification, risk assessment, risk management and contingency planning. This unit aims to develop an understanding of corporate information security risks and different approaches to their management. The unit will develop student skills and knowledge in the assessment and management of information security risks for businesses operating in a global highly connected business setting.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1006 | $1006 | $1006 | $2587 | $2714 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
