Long Title:Data Governance and Cybersecurity
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H8DGOV
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:LEVEL 8
Field of Study: Computer use
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Simon Caton
Module editor: Vikas Sahni
Teaching and Learning Strategy: This module will be taught using a mix of a traditional instructivist and constructivist approach. Teaching and learning will take place primarily through theoretical material, practical workbooks, on-going formative assessment and case studies. The teaching and learning strategy will be applied in nature and lectures will focus on the understanding and application of knowledge in a practical and applied manner utilising a problem based learning approach. Participants will be guided towards suitable online supporting material including videos and interactive textbook exercises (including MCQs, critical thinking questions, discussion questions, etc.) to support a constructivist approach.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in classroom or lab environments as appropriate. In lab environments, each student will have access to IT resources. Learners will have access to library resources and to faculty outside of the classroom where required. Module materials will be placed on Moodle, the colleges LMS.
Module Description: The Cybersecurity and Governance module is motivated around bridging the knowledge gap surrounding security and data governance. Thus the motivation to include the module in the programme suite is to tailor more T-shaped graduates; i.e., those that comprehend foundational elements of FinTech in conjunction with the security risks, security measures, and information practices needed for the successful implementation of real-world problems. The data governance aspects of the module recognise the transformational impact of regulation and compliance on the industry as noted in the IFS 2020 Vision Document.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Illustrate the key data lifecycle stages and reliance on these for effective information governance in real-world settings.
LO2 Explain in detail a broad range of core policy and legal aspects in data governance and compliance for financial applications.
LO3 Describe the requirements to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and systems.
LO4 Debate the key concepts of risk management and information technology resilience.
LO5 Debate the key concepts of risk management and information technology resilience.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Cybersecurity Concepts
Protection of key assets including prioritization of people, processes and technology Key components of a cyber security programme
Data Lifecycle Management
Key stages and components of Data Lifecycle Management Regulatory & Privacy Components (including Data Protection Act)  Policies & Enforcement  Data Classification  Information Governance Reporting
Data Policy
Irish and EU Dimensions
Legal Aspects
Contract Law  e-Commerce Law  Data Protection Law Contemporary Legal Issues of Virtual Currencies, Blockchain, Financial Services and their Regulation (e.g. RegTech), FinTech Tax
Risk Assessment & Risk Management
Key Risks Management Components (e.g., ability to assess and measure risks) Risk Mitigation Techniques (e.g., reduce / mitigate, transfer, accept, etc.) Cost Benefit Analysis
Threats to Information & Data Processing Services
Understand the threat landscape  Typical Attack Methods and Threat Actors / Vectors  Impact of cyber-attacks and data breaches  Executive interactions and reporting
Information Security and Risk Management
Litigation and e-Discovery Cyber Risk management, cyber-criminal law Insurance and Cyber insurance  Fraud detection
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Should learners not achieve a 40% pass mark, they will either sit a repeat terminal exam, or undertake an assessment that assesses all learning outcomes.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Total Hours 250.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 250.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Kelleher, Denis. 2015, Privacy and Data Protection Law in Ireland, Bloomsbury Professional [ISBN: 1780432038]
  • Taylor, Kevin, FinTech Law: A Guide to Technology Law in the Financial Services Industry., Bloomberg BNA [ISBN: 1617464392.]
  • Jason Andress, The Basics of Information Security, Syngress [ISBN: 1597496537]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Corey Schou, Steven Hernandez ; technical editors, Flemming Faber, Jill Slay., Information assurance handbook, ; McGraw-Hill Education [ISBN: 0071821651]
  • Sivon et al. 2014, Understanding FINTECH and Banking Law: A Practical Guide., Legal Works [ISBN: 0314633596]
  • Carstensen, Jared, Bernard Golden and JP Morgenthal 2012, Cloud Computing - Assessing the Risks, IT Governance Publishing [ISBN: 1849283591]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
HDFINTECH HDip FinTech 1 Core Subject