SUBJECT:-INFORMATION SECURITY

 Assessment item 2

Research Report task

Value: 20%

Due date: 28-Aug-2017

Return date: 18-Sep-2017

Submission method options

Alternative submission method

Task

Part A : 10 Marks

Answer the following question:

1. Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2017. Research one such reported incident (Excluding the May 2017 ransomware cyber-attack) . Prepare a report focusing on what the problem was, how and why it occurred and what are the possible solutions.

Length: Around 900 words

Part B : 10 Marks

1. Research the May 2017 ransomware cyber-attack on the web and prepare a report focusing on the following questions:

• What was the problem?
• Who were affected and how?
• How was the attack carried out?
• What could have been done to prevent the attack?
    Length: Around 900 words

Rationale

This assessment task is based on the following topics discussed in the subject: the overview of Information security fundamentals, security threats, cryptography, malicious software, and operating system security.

The assessment task is aligned with the following learning outcomes of the subject:

 

• be able to justify security goals and the importance of maintaining the secure computing environment against digital threats;
• be able to explain the fundamental concepts of cryptographic algorithms;
• be able to examine malicious activities that may affect the security of a computer program and justify the choice of various controls to mitigate threats.
• be able to compare and contrast the security mechanisms of a trusted operating system with those used in a general purpose operating system;
    Marking criteria

 

Presentation

• You are recommended to write the answers in a word document and submit it via EASTS. You can also submit your document in pdf format as well.
• Your answers to the questions should be precise but complete and informative.
• Each question should be answered individually with the corresponding label to indicate the tasks completed e.g. Task 1 a.
• APA reference style must be used throughout the document with the bibliography not counted in the page limit. APA referencing guide can be found in http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
• A cover page must be included and should contain relevant identifying information (Name, Student ID#, Subject Code, Session and Assessment Number).

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