Business Information Legal Framework And Cyber Security
Overview of concepts of business information security such as threats to information data, value of information, official and personal information security, business documents/file security, activities of hackers and crackers. Nature of malwares. Protection and securing of network and wireless…
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, student should able to: 1. display adequate understanding of the key concepts relating to the importance of securing information and data, physical security, privacy and identity theft; 2. demonstrate ability to protect computer, device, or network from malware and unauthorised access; 3. identify the various types of networks, connection types, and network specific issues, including firewalls; 4. demonstrate skills for browsing and communicating with the internet securely; 5. adequately comprehend nature and complexity of security issues related to communications, including e-mail and instant messaging; 6. handle data back-up and restoration properly and safely; 7. exhibit skills for secure data and devices disposal; 8. display basic knowledge on Nigerian legal system: types of Law, court system, and jurisdiction, display knowledge on cyber privacy laws, regulatory agencies, and security resources; 9. identify and evaluate the key components and sequences of cybersecurity frameworks; and 10. apply cybersecurity concepts to real organizations and cyberattack scenarios.
Course contents
Overview of concepts of business information security such as threats to information data, value of information, official and personal information security, business documents/file security, activities of hackers and crackers. Nature of malwares. Protection and securing of network and wireless connections. Applying control methods over communication access controls through password management. Securing browser settings. Introduction to communication applications such as e-mail, social media networking, and instant messaging. Business data management techniques such as data backup, securing, erasure and destruction. Introduce Nigerian legal system: Types of law, Nigerian court system, jurisdiction, cyberspace privacy laws and issue, cyberspace intellectual property laws and issues, copyright law, patent law, trademarks, cybercrime and related laws. Review of cybercrime statistics and trend. Cybercrime categories. Computer fraud. Crimes and penalties under Nigerian Act. Profession confidentiality and work place issues in the IT field.