Course syllabus - Governance and IT-law in Cybersecurity

Objectives

The aim of the course is for the student to become aware of the rules and regulations that govern cyber security work and the management's responsibility for this. The courses also provide an overview of the roles and contributions of different societal actors in cybersecurity and organizational aspects in interplay between the actors. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to: 

1. identify and explain the most important rules and regulations that govern cybersecurity work, both nationally and internationally,
2.describe and critically review management's responsibilities for cybersecurity within organizations, including how to organize work in a correct and efficient manner and
3. analyze and compare the roles and contributions of government, military, and private sector in the protection of the cyber domain.

Course content

This course provides an understanding of cybersecurity and management's responsibilities in this area. 

Main areas covered in the course include: 
- Rules and regulations:
  A review of the most important national and international laws and regulations that govern cybersecurity work. 

- Management's responsibilities:
  Clarification of management's legal responsibility for cybersecurity and organizational aspects to substantiate this. 

- Roles and Contributions:
  Analysis of the roles and contributions of government, military, and private sector to cybersecurity. 

- Practical Applications:
  Case studies and practical exercises that help students apply theoretical knowledge in real-world situations. 

Specific requirements

Degree or completed courses of at least 180 credits and the programme course "The fundamentals of cyber security" advanced level. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Exercise (OVN1), 3 credits, examines the learning outcome 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Written assignment (INL1), examines the learning outcome 3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Written examination (TEN1), examines the learning outcome 1, marks Fail (U, 3, 4 or 5. 

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail