Enterprise Security

This course covers the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-level security strategies, focusing on organisational, technical, and governance aspects of cybersecurity.

Instructor: Abhishta Abhishta

Term: Q2

Location: University of Twente

Time: TBA

Course Overview

This course focuses on the design and management of security within large organisations. It combines technical security concepts with organisational and governance perspectives.

Students will:

  • Understand enterprise security architecture and frameworks
  • Analyse risks at organisational and system levels
  • Design security strategies aligned with business goals
  • Evaluate governance and compliance requirements
  • Study real-world enterprise security cases

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts
  • Familiarity with information systems

Assessment

  • Assignments on enterprise security design
  • Case study analysis
  • Participation

Teaching Approach

The course combines:

  • Lectures on enterprise security frameworks
  • Case-based learning from real incidents
  • Practical assignments on security design
  • Discussions on governance and policy

Schedule

Week Date Topic Materials
1 Introduction to Enterprise Security

Overview of enterprise security challenges and organisational context.
2 Security Architecture

Designing secure enterprise systems and infrastructure.
3 Identity and Access Management

Authentication, authorization, and identity governance.
4 Network and Infrastructure Security

Protecting enterprise networks and critical infrastructure.
5 Security Operations and Incident Response

Monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
6 Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
7 Human Factors and Security Culture

Role of employees and organisational behavior in security.
8 Case Studies in Enterprise Security

Analysis of real-world enterprise security failures and successes.