Course Brief

In order to be able to operate as an information systems security practitioner, students must understand security threats and how to manage the risk that they may pose to an information system. The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of methods for managing security technologies to a recognized international standard e.g. the 10 domains of the world-wide CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional). The real world approach will be provided with the help of articles and scenarios to aid the students.

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  1. Understand information systems threats, vulnerabilities and risks
  2. Understand the management of creating/maintaining a security policy
  3.  Appraise methods of deployment of security controls/methods/technologies
  4. Determine courses of action to solve problems in real-world security scenarios
  5. Understand security acts and standards and codes of conduct

Issues, threats and their impact on a business environment.
Risk Management: Identification and analysis techniques as well as control strategies.
Business Continuity: Contingency planning and disaster recovery planning.
Compliance with standards/the law/regulatory framework such as Information Security Policy: ISO27001 all sections, Computer Misuse legislation (UK).
Professional and ethical codes of conduct: ACM, BCS, etc.

Students will be introduced to the concepts and issues of security principles and what control techniques are available to mitigate risk.

Learning activities have been designed to foster the development of the Greenwich Graduate Attributes such as independent learning supported by various articles, case studies solutions to a variety of real life articles and scenarios. There will be a strong focus on creating management report to develop creative solutions to problem scenarios.

Coursework – 100%

  • BSc (Hons) Computing

    The BSc (Hons) Computing programme with specialisms in network systems or information systems is offered by SBCS Global Learning Institute, in collaboration with the University of Greenwich (UK). It is recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) and is the next step after completing any one of the qualifications listed below: 

    • SBCS Diploma in Computing
    • Cape/A-level graduates,
    • Comparable qualification as assessed by the University of Greenwich

    To confirm your eligibility see our Entry Requirements tab below for more information or email us at [email protected] 

    The next intake for this programme will be in SEPTEMBER 2025

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

    CLASSES BEGIN: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

    For more details on fees, payment plans and courses email: DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF 

    DISCOUNTS

    SBCS Graduates Diploma in Computing: 5% off tuition; no application fee.

     

    Why pursue the BSc (Hons) Computing from the University of Greenwich?

    • Allows for specializations in Information Systems or Networking
      • Pathway Offerings are based on student enrollment
    • Comprises of twenty modules and one Final Project
    • Flexible payment plans are available
    • The University of Greenwich is well established and has been in existence since 1890
    • SBCS GLI has been a collaborative partner with the University for  over 20 years
    • Graduates can compete for some of the top jobs in the field both locally and abroad
    • Get access to a large international alumni that provides opportunities for growing your professional network

     

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