Information Security and Risk Management module (RM50045)

This module aims to explore current security frameworks and information risk in order to demonstrate how they are fundamental to good information management in organisations. It will introduce you to the main standards, concepts and techniques in risk assessment and reduction.

The module will enable you to support organisations in creating a secure environment for the organisation's information assets as well as to understand the contributions these subjects make to strategic planning activities.

Upon completion of the module, you will have acquired a solid understanding of information risk assessment frameworks, a thorough awareness of technological and organisational controls that can be implemented to minimise adverse information risk, and have a comprehensive knowledge of information security frameworks and systems that can be applied in organisations to ensure valuable information assets are managed securely.