Introduction to Information Technology and Organisational Information Security

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. explain management and operations of different multimedia formats; 2. describe the development and use of database systems; 3. demonstrate practical skills on spreadsheet, graphics and PowerPoint presentation; 4. discuss basic concepts and technologies of information security; 5. explain personnel/organisational skills for information security managers and officers; and 6. evaluate information security personnel and non-security information technology personnel.

Management and operations of different multimedia formats; practical exercise in word processing, software packages, Internet surfing and downloading information; micro-form technology; practical exercise on CD-ROM technology; practical hands-on; overhead projector, graphics, power point presentations; development and use of database systems. Introduction to spreadsheet. Basic concepts and technologies of information security. Personnel / organisational skills for information security managers and officers: staffing, training, certification, incentives. Evaluation of information security personnel, non-security information technology personnel and many others. Organisational development rated to security awareness, threats and responses; and ethics/ codes of behaviour in information security, security in networked environments.