INFO5301 Information Security Management (University of Sydney): rated 1.8/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
INFO5301 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 信息安全管理
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study gives a broad view of the management aspects of information security. We emphasise corporate governance for information security, organisational structures within which information security is managed, risk assessment, and control structures.
INFO5301 has 2 scored reviews: overall 1.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.8/5).
On Reddit: "Almost every units you need to do like INFO5990, INFO5992, INFO5301, CISS6022, and COMP5618 are trash and they are completely useless. There is nth that helps you to be prepared for work in the industry. Do not choose CyberSec at USyd because of prestige."
On Reddit: "mostly, the course is theoretical based on how to implement a cyber security management system in an organisation, so you will learn lots of jargons here"
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Q: Is INFO5301 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 1.8/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches INFO5301, and when is it offered?
A: INFO5301 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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