Unit Outline

This unit introduces you to the concept of information security and the legal and ethical considerations that organisations and individuals must address to implement sound information security. The unit focusses on industry best practice within the context of securing, storing, and sharing information and will explore the complex nature of information security, contextualising it within the threats that exist within our local and global environments. This unit offers students the foundational knowledge required to function as an information security practitioner across a range of industries and levels, including government and the public sector. This unit also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to: 1. a range of methods, tools, techniques, and approaches to practice 2. principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy, and leadership in real world scenarios 3. reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations 4. ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify and describe the legal and ethical components of information security
2	Describe the roles of people, technology, and policy within cyber security
3	Apply policies, standards, and procedures for information security

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ZAT217

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1 Ethical and Legal Review	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	AT2 Social Engineering Persona	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	AT3 Request for Tender	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1 Ethical and Legal Review

Task Description:

You will be provided with a case study in which an organisation or individual has been deemed responsible for the release of personal information.
You will be required to apply knowledge of ethical responsibility and legal regulations to:
1. present a report on the incident that occurred and the legal and ethical ramifications
2. include judgements on the behaviours and decisions that lead to harm in the report.
You will be asked to look at the incident from multiple perspectives to provide insight to the decisions made. Part of this assessment task will require you to reflect on the key factors of the incident, and the future decisions that will prevent it.

Task Length:

1000 words, excluding figures and references

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply ethical theories to evaluate behaviours and decisions	LO1
2	Apply Australian laws to evaluate behaviours and decisions	LO1
3	Communicate evidenced judgements on the role of behaviour and decisions in incidents	LO2
4	Evaluate incident response in alignment with information security best practice	LO3

Assessment Task 2: AT2 Social Engineering Persona

Task Description:

You will develop a social engineering persona based on a pre-determined target. The persona will take into consideration the behavioural, neurological, and emotional elements of social engineering and the specific requirements of the target.
You may choose to design the persona through non-traditional means, including the creation of social media accounts and other digital evidence of identity that support the process of social engineering and identity creation.

Task Length:

Social Media Profile with artefacts supported by a 500 word reflective report

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply behavioural and neurological knowledge to the design of a social engineering persona	LO2
2	Apply behavioural and neurological knowledge to the creation of social engineering tests	LO2
3	Create a social engineering persona with a rich background and personality to build trust	LO3
4	Reflect on the process of social media based persona building for information security	LO3
5	Reflect on the ethical and legal implications of social engineering testing	LO1

Assessment Task 3: AT3 Request for Tender

Task Description:

You will develop an information system request for tender (RFT), based on requirements created during the unit workshop. The request for tender will include the functional requirements of the information system, as well as details about vendor management, including:
• Security
• Privacy
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintenance and Management, and
• Project Milestones

The request for tender should include legitimate, contextual requirements related to the content of the unit, and should prioritise information security.

Task Length:

1,000 words, excluding figures and references

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design a request for tender (RFT) that considers the legal and ethical requirements of information systems	LO1
2	Design a request for tender (RFT) that considers the legal and ethical requirements of the tendering process	LO1
3	Recommend requirements that consider the needs of the vendor, organisation, and users	LO2
4	Recommend requirements that consider the security and functional requirements of information systems	LO3
5	Create a professional and polished request for tender (RFT) that align with Australian Best Practice	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.