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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Ethics, Governance & Compliance

SEC2102
4 hours English

Cybersecurity Ethics, Governance & Compliance

Cybersecurity Ethics, Governance & Compliance
SEC1101 Introduction to Cybersecurity
4 hours No requisites
1 Best Practices of Work Ethics in the Field of Cybersecurity for Organizations and Individuals
2 Issues Related to the Ethics and Practices of Using Social Media Platforms
3 National and International Legislation to Combat Cybercrimes
4 Judicial Authorities, Agreements, Treaties and International Organizations Related to Cybersecurity
5 National and International Cybersecurity Standards and Controls (e.g. Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
6 Privacy and Data Protection Legislation and Regulations (e.g. GDPR in EU and PDPL in Saudi Arabia)
7 Intellectual Property Protection Legislation and Regulations
8 Guidelines and Best Practices in Recent Trends (e.g. BYOD, Internet of Things Protection Guidelines
9 Best Practices for Aligning with Cybersecurity Legislation, Controls and Standards
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain key ethical issues, principles, and practices relevant to cybersecurity.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Readings and Case Studies
Assessment Methods Exams and Assignments
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Explain legislation, regulations, guidelines, and policies in cybersecurity field.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Readings and Case Studies
Assessment Methods Exams and Assignments
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Recognize privacy and data protection issues and regulations

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Readings and Case Studies
Assessment Methods Exams and Assignments
2.1 Mapped to: S5

Identify the correct practices in alignment with cybersecurity legislation, controls and standards.

Teaching Strategy Case studies and Project
Assessment Methods Assignments and Project
2.2 Mapped to: S6

Assess cybersecurity compliance strategies for organizations.

Teaching Strategy Case studies and Project
Assessment Methods Assignments and Project
2.3 Mapped to: S4

Investigate cybersecurity ethical issues related to emerging technologies

Teaching Strategy Project
Assessment Methods Project
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Advocate for responsible data use by presenting and delivering a term-long project

Teaching Strategy Project
Assessment Methods Assignments and Project
Assessment
Weight
Assignments (In-Class Discussion, Case studies, Homework)
20%
Project
20%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%