Program Overview

Unit of Study COMP5003 - Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management

Unit Snapshot

The Unit of Study COMP5003 - Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management is a PG Coursework Unit offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The unit is worth 12 credit points and does not require placement.

Unit Description

This unit provides students with an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity from a management perspective, including strategy, operations, and tactical pillars. Students will learn to manage cyber risks, recommend appropriate controls, and contribute to the development of cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines in SME. The unit also prepares students for the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification.

Unit Content

The unit is divided into six modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to cybersecurity and security principles
• Module 2: Cybersecurity management, governance, and Compliance Frameworks
• Module 3: Cybersecurity risk management
• Module 4: Legal, privacy, and ethical impacts of cybersecurity
• Module 5: Introduction to the concepts of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity
• Module 6: Microsoft tools for security, compliance, and identity capabilities

Availabilities

The unit is available at various locations, including:

• Brisbane: Term 5
• Gold Coast: Term 1, 5
• Melbourne: Term 1, 5
• Online: Term 1, 5
• Perth: Term 1, 5
• Sydney: Term 1, 5

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Apply governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across IT infrastructures
• Collaborate with others in teams to develop risk management strategies
• Analyse legal, privacy, and ethical implications of cybersecurity
• Communicate risk with cultural awareness and respect for Indigenous perspectives in cybersecurity

Prescribed Learning Resources

Term 1

• No prescribed texts
• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Term 5

• Prescribed text information is not currently available
• Prescribed resources/equipment information is not currently available