Information Risk Management.
This module introduces students to the underpinning concepts and principles of Information Risk Management (IRM). This includes a review of traditional and contemporary Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, focusing on the areas most affected by risk management considerations. The course will provide students with a combination of an understanding of IRM principles together with a review of assessment and mitigation techniques. Students will be introduced to the techniques in an engaging format, using a mixture of case studies, group work and individual activities.
The module aims to provide you with:
An understanding of the basic principles of information risk management.
An understanding of the relationship between IRM and the SDLC.
An understanding of the role of risk management and residual risk in the SDLC.
An appreciation for current and future challenges, limitations and opportunities.
The opportunity to reflect on and evaluate personal development.
On completion of this module you will be able to:
Identify and critically analyse IT system risks and problems, and identify appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques to solve/mitigate them.
Evaluate and adapt programs and systems to produce a solution that meets the design brief.
Critically analyse and evaluate solutions produced.
Systematically develop and implement the skills required to be an effective member of a development team in a virtual professional environment, adopting real-life perspectives on roles and team organisation.