Information Security (11759.1)

Required texts

There is no required textbook for Information Security.

The following books are set as recommended readings:

• ISACA (2019), COBIT 2019, ISACA https://www.isaca.org/cobit/pages/default.aspx

• ISO27000 series – Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems

• Whitman, ME & Mattord, HJ (2019), Management of information security, 6th edn, Cengage Learning

• Awad, A & Fairhurst, M. (2018), Information Security : Foundations, Technologies and Applications, Institution of Engineering & Technology

• Chopra, A & Chaudhary (2019) Implementing an Information Security Management System : Security Management Based on ISO 27001 Guidelines, Apress L. P.

• Vacca, J and Vacca, J (2013) Computer and Information Security Handbook, Elsevier Science & Technology

• Chapple, M (2021), CISM Certified Information Security Manager Study Guide.John Wiley & Sons

A range of academic articles relating to Information Security will also be used to support the teaching of this unit.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Students should keep a copy of all assessment items that are submitted at least until unit grades have been published at the end of semester.

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass this unit, students have to obtain total marks of 50% or greater. Some scaling of marks and academic judgement may be applied to determine students' final grades - in this process no student will be disadvantaged.In the case of any assignment that places you in jeopardy of a Fail in the whole unit, appropriate moderation procedures will be used.If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student, who should contact the unit convener about the matter.

All work quoted from any source should be appropriately referenced using the "Harvard (2021)" referencing style as described in the link below (note that there is multiple versions of the Harvard referencing style, and you should use the one described here).

http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing

Students who are not familiar with referencing academic work should undertake the Academic Integrity Module.

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Participation requirements

Attendance at classes is not compulsory but it is advisable for students to attend as many classes as possible. Students should also be aware that the subject will be examined on material covered in classes, including lectures and tutorials and it is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material. Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials provided online perfectly substitute for class attendance.

Announcements are made throughout the unit, typically to clarify requirements for assignments. Any such announcements will be made using your student email account and/or placed on the unit web site. Such announcements are deemed, within two working days, to be made to the whole group. Announcements made at an organised session are deemed to be made to the whole group.

Required IT skills

Information Security is an advanced level unit and it is generally expected that students will have a fair degree of sophistication in their knowledge of IT related matters. Students should also possess the ability to use a word processor for the production of assignments and various on-line searching tools from the Internet and the library to undertake various assignments in the unit.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

• Semester 1, 2024, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (216989)
• Semester 1, 2023, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (213235)
• Semester 1, 2022, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (209339)