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ITPM 3220: Managing Privacy, Security, and Risk in Technology Projects
Effective date
January 2026
Department
IT Project Management
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity principles, practices, and standards. Students will gain a deep understanding of key security domains, including risk management, asset security, security architecture, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect organizations from cyber threats, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and implement effective security strategies.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity, and non-repudiation.
- Analyze organizational risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
- Describe and apply security measures that protect data in information systems.
- Evaluate the impact of technology on organizations, including ethical and security considerations.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences on cybersecurity issues.
- Describe the fundamental principles of Information Privacy and Data Protection.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
This course will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, active learning strategies, online activities, group activities, and projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
10 |
|
|
Final Exam |
15 |
|
|
Assignments |
65 |
Five to eight assignments worth 5-15% each |
Course topics
- Security and Risk Management Asset Security Networking Concepts Security Architecture and Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Information Privacy & Data Protection
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.