Information Assurance and Risk Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
INFO 2003
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Course ID
200125
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kaie Maennel
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course aims to enable students to define and implement the architecture, design, management and controls that assure the security of business environments. The topics include recognition, analysis and assessments of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, and measures to mitigate them, including implementing a control for a policy using frameworks such as ISO, NIST, ITIL, and CIS. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of various frameworks, methodologies, and best practices related to information security, enabling them to assess risks, threats, and vulnerabilities effectively and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of information assurance and management
  • Identify, assess, and prioritise risks, threats, and vulnerabilities within business environments
  • Evaluate different frameworks and standards such as ISO, NIST, ITIL, CIS, etc., and understand their relevance in ensuring information security
  • Design, implement, and manage controls, using policy and procedures to safeguard information assets and mitigate security risks effectively

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 26570
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 5:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 5:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
Class number
Class number 24289
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM1-04
Class number
Class number 24290
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 26571
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 9am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 9am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Class number
Class number 24291
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
Class number
Class number 24292
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1016 Security Foundations

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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