Course coordinator
Dr Richard O'Quinn
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Cyber Security Human Capital Leadership develops capability in influencing employees and other stakeholders, aligning their behaviour with the organisation's cyber security goals. This course is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness as an organisational leader in cyber security. This course equips these professionals to develop and manage an organisational culture that supports a cyber security strategy, including an ability to promote cyber security awareness and training as an organisational imperative, lead positive change in organisational cyber security practices, and embed those practices into the organisational culture.
This course develops essential skills and knowledge for cyber security professionals performing organisational leadership roles.ﾠBuilt from a leader perspective, the course aims to develop a deep understanding of how organisational culture, social practices, and staff competence are related, affect individual and collective work performance, and ultimately determine the cyber security posture
and resilience in organisations. The course also provides students the opportunity to reflect on their own work experiences and develop personal and organisational learning programs to improve cyber security practices.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
For MCyberSec students: CYBR7001 or CYBR7003. For all other students - at least 8 units of postgraduate courses.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Richard O'Quinn
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
Full name
Student ID
Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course develops essentialﾠskills and knowledge for cyber security professionals performingﾠorganizational leadership roles.ﾠBuilt from a leader perspective, the course aims to develop a deep understanding of how organizational culture,ﾠsocial practices,ﾠandﾠstaffﾠcompetence are related,ﾠaffect individual and collective work performance, and ultimately determine the cyber security postureﾠand resilience in organizations.ﾠThe course also provides studentsﾠthe opportunity to reflect on their own work experiences andﾠdevelop personal and organizational learning programs to improve cyber security practices.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Distinguish, interpret, and relate key aspects of organizational culture that support an organization's cyber security strategy.
LO2.
Identify, analyze, and illustrate social practices that enable and advance cyber security within organizations.
LO3.
Develop and employ individual and organizational learning programs to improve cyber security awareness and competence.
LO4.
Apply positive change leadership and management principles to embed critical practices that enable cyber security resilience in organizations.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Discussion board posts and oral presentations |
22/07/2024 - 25/10/2024
Prior to and during each seminar |
|
| Presentation | Snowden Case Study | 40% |
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
In class presentation |
| Essay/ Critique, Reflection | Individual Reflective Essay | 60% |
4/11/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Discussion board posts and oral presentations
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 25/10/2024
Prior to and during each seminar
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
You must reflect on the required course readings for each week and consider how key concepts and principles presented in those readings affect your own leadership competence. This course requirement is formative and does not attract any marks toward your final grade. However, the course process is designed to assist you in identifying and capturing key reflections on course concepts you will analyze in your final graded individual reflective essay.
The work you undertake in preparing and presenting these reflections will be integrated into (and form part of) your final graded individual reflective essay (60% of your grade).
You must compose your own written individual reflections, submit them to Turnitin, and post them on the course Blackboard discussion board prior to each scheduled seminar. Then, you will orally present your reflections at the beginning of each seminar and discuss them with your peers and the course instructor.
Your reflections must be 400-500 words each using the following format and prompts:
Background: What was my prior understanding of this topic?
Incident: How has my understanding of this topic changed as a result of these readings?
Sustain: What will I sustain or do the same in the future?
Improve: What will I improve or do differently in the future?
Next actions: What actions will I take next?
More detailed instructions for this assignment are posted under Assessments on the course Blackboard site.
AI tools and technologies are prohibited in this assessment and any detected use will be considered academic misconduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit each written reflection through Turnitin on the course Blackboard Assessment link before posting them to the course Blackboard Discussion Board.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Snowden Case Study
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
In class presentation
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This is an individual project where you'll create and submit a pre-recorded video presentation, not to exceed 15 minutes in duration. You must conduct an individual case study analysis of the events surrounding the leaking of U.S. government information by Edward Snowden in 2013. You will conduct your analysis using concepts and principles from the course while also assuming a cyber security leader's perspective, imagining yourself as a senior leader in the U.S. government, responsible for dealing with the events and outcomes of the Snowden incident.
You are required to watch the documentary film, Snowden's Great Escape (2015) (in the course learning resources and available through the UQ library) and use case study materials provided by the instructor. However, you may use additional resources such as print and online articles, government press releases and briefings, the documentary film Citizenfour (2014), and the movie, Snowden (2016) (which are also available through the UQ library).
You must use the following format and prompts for your analysis and presentation:
Background: What is your understanding of the situation leading up to the incident? What was supposed to happen?
Incident: What occurred? What actually did happen? (Use the '5W's+' (Who, What, When, Where, How and Why) to relate the incident.)
Sustain: What three (3) things would you continue to do in the future and why? (Apply course concepts here.)
Improve: What three (3) things would you do differently in the future and why? (Apply course concepts here.)
Next Actions: What actions will you take next and why? (Apply course concepts here.)
Additional information:
- A separate grading rubric will be used to assess the quality of the presentation. Students should refer to this rubric when producing their presentation.
- Students can determine the best format for their pre-recorded video presentations (e.g., PowerPoint slides, live demonstration, animated video).
- Video presentations should be submitted via Blackboard.
AI tools and technologies are prohibited in this assessment and any detected use will be considered academic misconduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Individual Reflective Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Reflection
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
4/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This course requirement is your major assessment item in the course, worth 60% of your grade.
The aim of this assessment is to demonstrate your grasp of course concepts and principles and how you are integrating them into your own leadership competence by writing an individual reflective essay. The work you have done throughout the semester in preparing and presenting your reflections on the Blackboard Discussion Board and during class will assist you greatly in completing this essay.
In this essay, you must reflect on key concepts and principles presented during the course and consider how they affect your own competence in cyber security human capital leadership.
Your individual reflective essay must be 2500 words in length and use the following format and prompts:
Background: What was my prior competence in cyber security human capital leadership?
Learning: How has my competence in cyber security human capital leadership changed as a result of this course?
Sustain: What will I sustain (or do the same) in my future practice of cyber security human capital leadership?
Improve: What will I improve (or do differently) in my future practice of cyber security human capital leadership?
Conclusions and Next actions: What do I conclude from this course and what actions will I take next?
You must compose your own written individual reflective essay and submit it using Turnitin on the Assessments link on the course Blackboard site.
More detailed instructions for this assignment are posted under Assessments on the course Blackboard site.
The use of AI technologies and tools are prohibited in this assessment and any detected use will be considered academic misconduct.
Submission guidelines
Via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Snowden Case Study information for the individual presentation assessment item will be provided in class.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Course introduction Introduction to the course and a discussion of what cyber security human capital leadership means. Students should read required texts in advance of the class. Learning outcomes: L03 |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
Managing and Leading Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 3 |
Seminar |
Managing and Leading Students will present their reflections from required readings to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the readings and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 4 |
Seminar |
What is culture? Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
What is culture? Students will present their reflections from required readings to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the readings and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Practice Theory: What it is and why it matters Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Practice Theory: What it is and why it matters Students will present their individual analysis of the Snowden Case Study to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the case study presentations, readings, and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L02 |
Week 8 |
Seminar |
Understanding and competence Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 9 |
Seminar |
Understanding and competence Students will present their reflections from required readings to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the readings and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Leading and managing change Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 11 |
Seminar |
Leading and managing change Students will present their reflections from required readings to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the readings and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Week 12 |
Seminar |
Embedding practices Students will use this time to read required texts and post a reflection on the course discussion board. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Embedding practices Students will present their reflections from required readings to the class. A seminar discussion focused on the readings and reflections will follow. Learning outcomes: L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.