Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Ali Amrollahi
Unit Moderator
Mauricio Marrone
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG2050 or PICT2001 or (130cp at 1000 level or above including BUSA2020)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Every person in an organisation is responsible for safe guarding customer data in this era of increasing cyber threats. This unit is designed for students to gain an understanding of the regulatory environment, governance (including cyber governance) and ethical issues relating to cyber security. The objective of the unit is for students to understand the governance and ethical issues in the constantly evolving cyber security environment created by new digital technologies. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Professional practice: Cyber Security Briefing | 40% | No | 04/04/2025 |
Skills development: Cyber challenges | 20% | No | 02/05/2025 |
Professional practice: Disrupting your business | 40% | No | 06/06/2025 |
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 04/04/2025
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to deliver a Cyber Security briefing to a Senior Executive team. You will analyse a collection of internal documents to determine long-term security objectives. Skills in focus: - Digital skills - Communication skills Deliverable: Written report Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Debate
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 02/05/2025
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to hone your skills in analyising and evaluating cyber security business challenges. You will debate ethical, financial and legal arguments. Skills in focus: - Critical thinking - Communication skills Deliverable: Video recordings Individual assessment
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 06/06/2025
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to gain experience in introducing disruptive technologies into a business. You will critically assess a real-world case study. Skills in focus: - Ethical awareness - Assess disruptive technologies for security Deliverable: Written report Individual assessment
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Please refer to iLearn
Week 1 |
Introduction |
Week 2 |
Governance Frameworks and Standards (1) |
Week 3 |
Governance Frameworks and Standards (2) |
Week 4 |
Culture and People |
Week 5 |
Information security policy |
Week 6 |
Security program |
Week 7 |
Analysing Cyber Risks |
Week 8 |
Treating Cyber Risks |
Week 9 |
Legal and Compliance |
Week 10 |
Cybersecurity Ethics |
Week 11 |
Security maintenance and technologies |
Week 12 |
Current Issues and future trends in Cybersecurity |
Week 13 |
Review and Conclusion |
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Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook