Course overview

The course presents you with a managerial-level overview of information security and risk. You will analyse a spectrum of security and risk management activities, methods, methodologies and procedures including inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses.

This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.

 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Holistically evaluate and assess the information security state of an organisation.
  • Identify risks and select appropriate short- and long-term countermeasures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and cultural issues and be able to apply this understanding in relation to managing people.
  • Recognise the relationship between business information needs and security concerns.
  • Appraise the general nature and range of security technologies.
  • Appraise issues related to the development of an Information Security Program.
  • Research information security problems systematically, individually and in culturally diverse teams and communicate the findings.


Please note, unit structure and content are subject to change. Contact your RMIT Student Enrolment advisor on 1300 701 171 for more information based on your particular circumstances.