Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- evaluate the significance of different roles and the information security organization for the implementation of information security
- evaluate information risks directed at organizations systematically and apply risk management practices
- design an information security management system for an organization
- identify the essential elements of the auditing process and evaluate the possibilities of auditing to develop information security in an organization
- apply standards in the development of information security in an organization
- draw contingency plans for information systems

Teaching methods

- This study unit is fully online learning with the possibilities of volunteer tutoring meetings with the teachers.
- The tutoring meetings are not compulsory. Any student can participate tutoring meeting if they need any help from teachers.
- Virtual studies, weekly basis virtual learning and assignments
- NOTE: Student should finish compulsory ICT-studies before enrolling to complementary studies
- NOTE: Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management after R0186 Information and Cybersecurity
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- Learning material is based on Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification training material
- The study unit provides preparatory training for CISM but not certification exam
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Study unit content:
Module-0: Induction and Study Plan
Module-1: Info Sec Governance Part 1
Module-2: Info Sec Governance Part 2
Module-3: Information Risk Management-1
Module-4: Information Risk Management-2
Module-5: Info Sec Program Dev Part 1
Module-6: Info Sec Program Dev Part 2
Module-7: Info Sec Incident Man Part 1
Module-8: Info Sec Incident Man Part 2

Location and time

- Not dependent on place or time (virtual studies)

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Learning material is based on Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification training material
- The study unit provides preparatory training for CISM but not certification exam

Important dates

- Study unit starts on week 3 (preliminary plan)
- Study unit ends on week 13 (preliminary plan)
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

Forms of internationality

Teachers and students group are international (Finnish and English degree programme students). Study is suitable for exchange students.

Students workload

- 5 cr / 137,5 hours
- Study unit will last 11 weeks

Content and scheduling

Module-0: Induction and Study Plan
Module-1: Info Sec Governance Part 1
Module-2: Info Sec Governance Part 2
Module-3: Information Risk Management-1
Module-4: Information Risk Management-2
Module-5: Info Sec Program Dev Part 1
Module-6: Info Sec Program Dev Part 2
Module-7: Info Sec Incident Man Part 1
Module-8: Info Sec Incident Man Part 2

Further information for students

- Study unit is suitable for any graduate level student. Considering following points:
o Student must know: how company/organization works
o Students knows the basics of ICT-technologies
o Student is able to study with weekly based schedule
- Any student who is willing to learn the overview of information security technologies, we recommend to participate following study unit: Introduction to Information Security
- The study unit is prioritized for TIKO and BIT students
- Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management
- Inactive students are removed from the study unit after orientation period (the first week of the study unit)

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

- Weekly study, assignment and tasks
- Students collect the points for different learning activities
- Online Tests
- Weekly studies
- Learning assignments and tasks

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

– use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
– report and communicate in a professional manner
– act independently taking into account the operating environment
– describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
– describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

– critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
– propose creative solutions at work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

– analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
– evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
– evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development