ITNS504 : Information Security Governance and Risk Management

Department

Department of Computer Networks

Academic Program

Master in Cyber Security

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course discusses how information security governance helps organizations to move from a reactive approach to cybersecurity to a proactive approach. This course discusses how the information security governance will Categorize and mitigate risks and threats, Prepare an organization for identifying, remediating, and recovering from a cyberattack or breach, Provide a method for executive leadership to understand their risk posture and maturity levels, and Outline a risk-based approach to the people, systems, and technology that are used every day.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge &understand

mental skills

Practical & professional skills

General and transferable skills

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Lab-work.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Case studies.
  • Exercises and home-works.

Methods of assessments

  • Assignments.
  • Exercises and home-works.
  • Written exams.
  • Oral exams.
  • Discussions and presentations.
  • Mini projects

Course contents