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Undergraduate TAS-ZAT221-2021

IT Security Management

Enrolments for this year have closed. Keep exploring subjects.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this Unit the learner will be able to:

  1. Evaluate relevant IT security management threats, policy and initiatives applied to organisational settings
  2. Analyse current and emerging security management issues and responses
  3. Design and communicate IT security responses that are consistent with standards and legislative frameworks to solve real-world problems
Topics covered
    • Discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
    • Concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
    • The development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
    • The nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the foundations of cyber safety and security, and IT security management at the corporate level. This includes examining management issues encountered as a result of threats, policy and initiatives in organisational settings. In exploring current and emerging issues relating to IT security management you will develop IT security responses for organisation-based scenarios.

The associate degree builds on concepts of learning through practice from the diploma by introducing students to more complex learning experiences. You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Assessments

  • Security investigation and incidence response (35%)
  • Online presentation (20%)
  • IT Security Management Landscape Analysis (45%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 21 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate TAS-ATS-ADG-2021

Associate Degree in Applied Technologies Cyber Security

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