UNISA Short Course in Introduction to Infomation Security
Short Course in Introduction to Infomation Security (70610)Purpose
The aim of this course is to equip learners with a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of information security and to provide them with the skills needed to analyse and evaluate information security problems.
Target group
This course provides a sound and proper foundation for people with little or no Information Security background.
Admission requirements
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. Students must be computer-literate and familiar with the Microsoft Windows environment, access to the Internet is a necessity.
Duration
Semester course
Language medium
English
Registration periods
for more information about registrations visit http://cs-cert.unisa.ac.za
e-mail address: cense@unisa.ac.za
Tuition method
UNISA open distance learning with a text book and additional material: students will be expected to cover the work by working through the prescribed text book and additional material; tutorial letters: the lecturers will provide additional tutorial matter necessary to aid understanding of the course content; assignments: students will be required to complete assignments which will form an inherent part of their preparation for the examination; telephone and e-mail support: this will be the preferred means of communication; the internet: it will provide an additional way of communicating to the lecturers and submitting assignments
Kind of assessment
Note:
Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies
Formative assessment:
Assignments
Summative assessment:
Two-hour written examination
Introduction to Information Security (CSIS1DF)Syllabus/Content Topics
This course covers an introduction to the following Information Security issues:
- Security In General
- Information Security
- Password Security
- Virus Awareness
- Data Storage & Backup
- Computer Ethics
- Office Discipline
- Hardware Security
- Social Engineering
- Security in the Banking Environment
- Solicitation
- Malicious software
- Fraud schemes
- Extortion
- Illegal activities
- Preventative measures
- An Overview of Information Security Plan
- The 5 pillars of Information Security
Course leader
Prof. E Kritzinger MSc PhD (Information Security)
School of Computing
Office: Block C 3-26, Cnr Christiaan de Wet and Pioneer Avenue, Florida Campus, UNISA
Tel: 011 670 9116
E-mail: kritze@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator(s)
School of Computing
Office: Block C 3-06, Cnr Christiaan de Wet and Pioneer Avenue, Florida Campus, UNISA
Tel: 011 670 9131 / 9139
E-mail: cense@unisa.ac.za