Course Details

Course Code: IT6011
Course Title: Introduction to Information Security
Short Title: Intro to Info Sec
Course Level:: Level 6
Valid From:: 2020/2021 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: ICT
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

To provide students with an understanding of what information security is and its value in modern technology. Students will gain a detailed knowledge of information security through practical skills and analysis of the security requirements of organisations.

 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the principles of information security and state measures to secure information.
2 Develop an information security policy to demonstrate security awareness.
3 Perform and report upon an ethical penetration test.
4 Demonstrate an understanding of cryptographic methods.
5 Identify and describe security implications for modern networks
Requisites
  • Pre Requisite: IT6004
 
Examinations
Assessment Type
Examination (Practical)
Other Controlled Assessments
Assessment Type
Short-answer question
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Practical Project

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
ICT8010 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Programming Major) 2 Programme
ICT8020 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Management Information Systems Major) 2 Programme
No Code Yet test Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology 1 Programme