Risk Management 1

Risk Management in the context of an Information Security Management system Study of framework / standards for risk assessment

When the course is completed, the student should have: Knowledge: -Possesses advanced knowledge within specific frameworks /standards in Risk Management. -Possesses insight and good understanding of the practical work of Risk Management in practical life. Skills: -Is able to practice existing frameworks, standards and methods and to challenge established knowledge and practice in the media technology area. -Is able to use a given standard, framework or method in Risk Management and Risk Assessment in an organisation. -Is able to understand the nature of a Risk Framework and how to apply this to an organisation -Is able to understand the major principles of Risk Management Is able to understand which practical guidance and techniques are available Guide to assist with the implementation of a Risk Management framework Is able to apply a Risk Management standard/ framework to a practical case study General CompetenceHaving completed the course, the students should have: An advanced level of understanding of the structure and content of a risk management framework/ standard An understanding of the advantages, challenges and complexity of working with Information Security Management and IT related risks in organisations. An understanding of how to make well-informed decisions about and to respond to the extent of the IT risk

-Lectures -Group work -Project work -E-learning -Seminar(s) -Tutoring Additional information: -The course will include an introductory lecture providing an overview of the course content. The primary teaching method for the course is project work. The students are required to carry out and document a Risk Management activity by means of a case study.Students are expected to present their work-in-progress at the seminars for discussions. Guidance, supervision and feedback will be provided during seminars only and given on material presented at the seminars only.Students that cannot be present during the seminars are expected to be present by means of the Blackboard Collaborate tool.