Information Security Management (5 cr)
Code: TO00BR90-3007
General information
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Timing
25.03.2024 - 02.06.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, tiko
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
40 - 50
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCN2), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TON2), Tietojenkäsittely ja tietoliikenne (ICT)
Teachers
- Seppo Koponen
- Paresh Rathod
- Pasi Kämppi
Teacher in charge
Pasi Kämppi
Groups
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CCN223SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S23, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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TON223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Tietojenkäsittely ja tietoliikenne (ICT)
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NKA223KATietojenkäsittelyn koulutus, kyberturvallisuus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- act ethically as a member of study group and community
- comprehend, explain and apply information security program
development and management principles
- comprehend, explain and apply risk management, incident
management and compliance principles
- plan, implement and finalize risk assessment process
- analyze typical information security management related
problems and draw solutions to them
- reflect and develop their own learning process
Teaching methods
- This study unit is partially automated online learning associated with workshops and 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, assignments, groupwork and expert lectures/workshops
- NOTE: Student should have finished following compulsory ICT-studies or have equivalent competence: (R0240/R0277 The ICT Environment and Infrastructure and R0242/R0280 Data Networks and Information Security)
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Learning material is based on Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification training material
- Video material
- Course book (CISM Exam Guide 2018, Gregory, Peter H.)
- The study unit provides preparatory training for CISM but not the certification exam
Alternative completion methods of implementation
- If a student has existing domain specific competence he/she can request a process for recognition of existing competence before or during the Orientation-module
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
- The study unit offers expert lecturers/workshops
- Worklife partner for this semester: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Nixu and Elisa
Important dates
- Study unit starts on week 41 (preliminary plan)
- Study unit ends on week 49 (preliminary plan)
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes
Students workload
- 5 cr / 137,5 hours
- Study unit will last 10 weeks
Content and scheduling
- Weekly base schedule and one (1) module per week
- A student can be proceed in his/her own pace from Module-1 to Module-8
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
- The study unit is prioritized for the students who study cyberseecurity as their major
- Safety, Security and Risk Management students should take the study unit TO007BN Information and Cybersecurity Management
- NOTE: 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 studies
- Students collect points for different learning activities
- Online Tests
- Learning assignments and tasks
- Workshops
- Group work
- Possible bonus task
Assessment scale:
100-90 points equals grade 5
89-80 points equals grade 4
79-70 points equals grade 3
69-60 points equals grade 2
59-50 points equals grade 1
49-0 points equals grade 0
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
Qualifications
TIKO and BIT students: Compulsory ICT-studies
Or equivalent competence.