ITM3110EN - Cybersecurity in Faith-based Organizations & NGOs

Course description

Are faith-based organizations prepared to handle hacking and malicious acts? This course will cover a study of cybersecurity management in such organizations. Discussion covers the policy life cycle and the instruments used by organizations to formulate and implement policies, and internal regulations to protect and guard business operations and stakeholders as a whole against cyber attacks and crimes.

How this course benefits students

Do you understand the importance of cybersecurity in faith-based organizations and NGOs? This course is intended to be an introduction to cybersecurity management for the student. Fundamentals on cybersecurity as they relate to the dynamics of faith-based organizations will be covered. There is also a component of practicum where knowledge is put into action.

Why this course is important

This course allows students to use their cybersecurity skills through various case studies examining real life occurrences in faith based organizations.

Credit hours
3 hours
Subject area
Information Technology Management
Educational level
Bachelor
Learning type
Instructional
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.

How this course relates to missional core values

Biblically based

Cybersecurity in faith-based organizations provides students the opportunity to evaluate policies to prevent criminal activity utilizing technology

Missionally driven

throughout the course we will extract principles from Scripture that address this type of behavior and biblical responses.

Contextually informed

Are missional leaders prepared to keep sensitive data secure in their organizations? The goal for this course is train students to keep information systems secure in faith-based organizations. Missional leaders will find this course beneficial because it helps them keep business and personal data secure.

Interculturally focused

Cybersecurity is important in today's businesses and within one's personal life. Students will learn to secure business and personal data and systems.

Practically minded

Students will recognize that cybersecurity is a global issue and can be addressed remotely across various types of systems. Students will discuss differences in time zones and IT practices in different cultures.

Experientially transformed

Students can use their practical skills in cybersecurity for a variety of purposes. Many career opportunities are available for students with cybersecurity skills across the globe.