| DPS 59080 | 36 |
This course is designed to equip project managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage information security (IS) risks in both information technology (IT) and non-IT projects. With the increasing reliance on technology in business operations, managing IS risks has become essential for successful project execution. Students will explore key IS principles, compliance standards, and risk management strategies vital for protecting sensitive data. This course covers security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA), alongside industry standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST. Students will also learn to integrate security controls throughout the project lifecycle while balancing security needs with project constraints such as schedule, cost, and resources. Additionally, students will examine the critical role of project managers in ensuring compliance and fostering a security-aware project environment, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful project outcomes.
Prerequisites
Each course fee is paid for at the time of registration.
Objectives
TBA
Outcomes
- Use key information security (IS) principles, compliance standards, and risk management strategies to manage IS risks in IT and non-IT projects.
- Apply the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) to protect sensitive data and secure systems throughout the project lifecycle.
- Integrate IS risk management strategies and security controls in IT and non-IT projects, balancing security needs with project constraints such as time, budget, and resources.
- Apply industry standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST to ensure compliance and manage security risks effectively within a project.
- Analyze the integration of security controls and risk management strategies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems during the project lifecycle.
- Develop a project security plan that integrates IS risk management strategies, security controls, and compliance with relevant industry standards while aligning with project goals and constraints.
- Gain practical experience through case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects, enabling students to apply their knowledge of information security to real-world IT and non-IT projects.
- Prepare to plan, execute, and manage IT projects effectively by ensuring security measures are integrated, aligning project outcomes with business goals, and ensuring successful project delivery
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This is an in-person course to be delivered on campus at PACE at 471 Portage Avenue. All courses will have a Nexus site that will open one week prior to the first class day.
Students must register a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar to ensure access to the Nexus course site before the seminar begins. Students who register with less than 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar may not receive access to their Nexus course site in time and may miss the seminar.