The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Cyber Security, Master’s Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian or English. More information at the start of the semester.

Recommended prerequisites

IS-423 Information Security Policy, Legal Aspects and Ethics
IS-424 Strategic Information Security Management
IS-425 Enterprise Systems and Security Architecture
IS-426 Teamwork and Communication
IKT447 Trust, Threats, Risk and Vulnerability

Course contents

The course provides an introduction to design theory as a basis for conducting a needs analysis for the development of secure information systems and a relevant methodology for this type of system development projects.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • conduct a needs analysis for information system security

  • apply design theory for the design of security architecture

  • plan and implement the development of secure information systems

Examination requirements

Approved compulsory submissions, in addition to compulsory participation in lectures and discussions. More detailed information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

The course is given in the form of seminars that include lectures, exercises, and group work. Parts of the teaching are compulsory, detailed information about this is given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester. The total expected scope of work is estimated at approx. 210 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio Assessment. Individual graded grade A-F. Further information about what is included in the portfolio assessment is given in Canvas at the start of the semester. There is no postponed examination in this course.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 11:37:14 PM