Course Brief

The aim of this unit is to provide students with knowledge of security, associated risks and how security breaches impact on business continuity. Students will examine security measures involving access authorisation, regulation of use, implementing contingency plans and devising security policies and procedures.

This unit introduces students to the detection of threats and vulnerabilities in physical and IT security, and how to manage risks relating to organisational security.


  • This course is offered in 50 contact hours.

Upon successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Assess risks to IT security.
  • Describe IT security solutions.
  • Review mechanisms to control organisational IT security.
  • Manage organisational security.