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12527 (v.4) Information Security Management 551
Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Methods of computer crime, developing a security business case, personnel security, information classification, law and ethics, security management policies and practices, physical security, user authentication and biometric devices, controls in networks, security of remote access, database security, security incident response, disaster recovery planning and procedures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the methods used in computer crime and risk assessment of computer systems and networks. Recommended appropriate security measures to minimise risks and ensure ongoing security and reliability. Developed security incident response and disaster recovery procedures. Recommended security measures for physical access control, logical access control, user authentication and computer networks. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bishop, M., (2003), Computer Security - Art and Science, Prentice-Hall. Pfleeger, C., (2003), Security in Computing, 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Whitman, M.E., and Mattord, H.J., (2003), Principles of Information Security, Thomson. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Presentation 10%. Examination 60%. Written Assignment 30%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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