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CYS 505 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance: Reading list

CYS 505 Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance


Department: MSc Cybersecurity Science and Applications

Module Description: This postgraduate course provides a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance. Students will learn the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, security policies, incident response, and more. The course will also cover current research topics and emerging trends in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance.


Module texts

  • Singer, P. W., & Friedman, Allan. (2020). Cybersecurity and cyberwar: what everyone needs to know. Oxford University Press. Purchase eBook

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2018). NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) - 1.1. U.S. Department of Commerce.

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