Learning outcome

After completing the course, students should have a basic knowledge of standards and legislation concerning the safe and responsible management of electronically stored information, risk assessment methods, planning of technical and organizational solutions for information security.

Course Description

Frameworks for information security like legislature and applicable standards, eg. ISO 20000 and ISO 27000. Possibilities and limitations of security architectures, authentication and authorization systems. Quality systems, surveillance and detection. Planning of security solutions based on technologies and frameworks.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Online study, with no requirement for participation at scheduled times. Students are expected to put down 8-10 hours of work per. week. Students must have access to computer equipment and the Internet as specified in the study program. Digital learning resources will be published online, and students are free to use the material for study when they want to. Guidance and problem solving by e-mail, online discussion groups and online meetings.

Assessment Methods

Individual written 4-hour exam.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean