Unit of Study COMP5003 Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management (2026)

Unit description

Gives students an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity from a management perspective including strategy (people), operations (process) and tactical (technology) pillars. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to manage cyber risks, recommend appropriate controls and contribute to developments of cyber security policies, standards and guidelines in SME. The unit also prepares students for the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to cybersecurity and security principles

Module 2: Cybersecurity management, governance and Compliance Frameworks

Module 3: Cybersecurity risk management

Module 4: Legal, privacy and ethical impacts of cybersecurity

Module 5: Introduction to the concepts of Microsoft security, compliance, and Identity

Module 6: Microsoft tools for security, compliance, and identity capabilities