IM410 Cybersecurity and Risk Management

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces students to a range of tools and techniques for managing risks and protecting computing networks within legal frameworks. It equips students with practical skills in digital attack detection, prevention, and defense. The unit explores current challenges and innovative approaches to cybersecurity.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Agricultural Information Management*
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)*
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

Nil

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of theories and practice behind cyber threats and defence

LO2 Critique and communicate digital transformations and security within organisations

LO3 Critically analyse contextual influences and challenges for data privacy

LO4 Develop practical skills in risk management and protection strategies for network security

LO5 Collaborate and effectively communicate responses to cybersecurity scenarios

CONTENT

  • Theories and approaches to cybersecurity
  • Computer networks, systems, and online environments
  • Cloud and virtualisation security
  • Stages of cyber-attack
  • Managing cybersecurity technologies, resourcing, and processes
  • Cryptography and cryptographic protocols
  • Risk assessment, mitigation, and management
  • Prevention and resilience strategies and techniques
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Processes of incident response, analysis, and recovery

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  1. Quizzes – 20%
  2. Case Study Report and Presentation – 30%
  3. Exam – 50%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Nil

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