Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy
Overview
The unit aims to help students operate effectively in the cybersecurity governance arena implementing frameworks and developing policy responses to issues that arise. The unit introduces students to legal frameworks that govern cyber security in Australia and the key governance organisations. Students are also exposed to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and mandatory reporting of data breaches in Australia and the growing body of ICMS including ISO 27K. Students will learn about the changing nature of cyber security threats and the requirement for managers to maintain an up-to-date tool kit in relation to cyber law and policy.
Requisites
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the legal and regulatory structure for dealing with cybersecurity both domestically and internationally
- Analyse cybersecurity policy and law in Australia and their application to business
- Research and analyse the international standards that support cybersecurity governance frameworks in Australia
- Critically analyse ethics in relation to governance and policy in cybersecurity
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorials in Computer Labs | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Project | Individual | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and (ii) A pass grade for the non-reportable (pass/fail) test. Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Laws and legal frameworks that govern cybersecurity and cybercrime in Australia, including the key governance bodies of the internet
- Governance of cybercrime and the internet in Australia and other common law jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada and the European Union (EU)
- national and international laws enacted and proposed on data breaches, management of information, cyber attacks and online privacyÂ
- ethical issues related to the investigation/prosecution of cybercrime
- legal problems that may arise in business (e.g. privacy requirements, contractual relations and consumer protection)Â
- Pivacy Act, ISO27,000(K)
- Continuous improvement principles
- Corporate policy
- Policy framework
- Risk acceptance, reduction, transfer and avoidance
- Research methods
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.