Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Computer and Security Science

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• Unit Title

  Information Security

• Unit Code

  CSI2102

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit covers the basic principles and techniques used to protect information. The areas covered are: defining, identifying and classifying information as a resource, access control, information risk analysis, contingency planning, information technology systems, threats to information systems security, data security legislation, database systems and associated security, procedures for secure information flow, classification systems, document and record storage, case studies of information technology systems and abuse including fraud, industrial espionage, confidentiality and privacy breaches, data protection and copyright, and ethical issues associated with information security.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI4104, CSI5133

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, threats and vulnerabilities associated with various IT environments.
2. Describe and apply classification systems for information.
3. Describe and apply concepts, principles and techniques relating to the security of information.
4. Describe the components of cyberspace and outline the security issues associated it.
5. Describe the role of risk analysis and contingency planning in information security.
6. Identify the importance of information to organisations and society in general.
7. Outline the ethical and legal issues associated with information security and analyse their implications.
8. Use the Internet to locate information security services.

Unit Content

1. Case studies covering fraud, software copyright, privacy and denial of service.
2. Data and information as a resource including classification, access and transmission controls. A working definition of data, information, and knowledge.
3. Data protection and privacy, copyright, ownership principles, ethical and legal aspects. Data Protection Acts in Australia, UK, US, and Europe.
4. Document security, physical protection, archive, retrieval, and classification systems.
5. Information management. Access, identification, authorisation controls. Ensuring availability, accuracy, and confidentiality of information.
6. Logical protection of systems
7. Monitoring security of information and information flow. Security intelligence systems.
8. Risk analysis, risk assessment and contingency planning for information security. Risk management. Impact and probability of threat.
9. The differences and similarities between computer and information security.
10. The use of the Internet and information sources in information security.
11. Use of the Internet as an information resource. Examination of security issues in cyberspace. Management of incidents: detection, identification of intruder, response, reporting, and change process.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, use of the Internet.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Whitman, M.E., Mattord, H.J. (2012). Principles of information security (4th ed.). Boston: Thomson Educational.
• Erbschloe, M. & Vacca, J.R. (2001). Information warfare. New York: McGraw-Hill.
• Boni, W., Kovacich, G.L. (2000). Netspionage: the global threat to information. Boston MA: Butterworth Heinemann.
• Schneier, B. (2000). Secrets and lies: digital security in a networked world. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
• Hutchinson, W. & Warren, M. (2001). Information warfare: corporate attack and defence in the digital age. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Journal References

• Computer Security Journal
• Computers and Security
• Computer Fraud and Security Bulletin
• Security Surveyor
• Security Gazette
• Security Australia
• Journal of Information Warfare
• Security Management
• Security

^ Mandatory reference

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