ITC595 201530 Additional Assignment
Due date: Thursday, 10th September 2015
Submission Method: I have a Turnitin class for you to TEST under the TEST link (TEST_FOLDER) and to submit your final AA ITC595 assignment. Make sure you submit by the 10th and to submit under the ITC595 link ONCE ONLY.
Class ID: 10386454
Class: AA_TEST
TEST: TEST
• ITC595 Assessment item 2
Assignment - 2
Value: 20%
Task
Part A: 30 Marks
Answer the following questions:
1. Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2015. Research one such reported incident. Prepare a report focusing on what the problem was, how and why it occurred and what are the possible solutions. (15 Marks)
Length: Around 800 words
2. Explain why asynchronous I/O activity is a problem with many memory protection schemes, including base/bounds and paging. Suggest a solution to the problem. (15 Marks)
Length: Around 600 words
Part B: 20 Marks
1. Research the 2011 Sony PlayStation Network outage case on the web and prepare a report focusing on the following questions:
o What was the problem?
o Who were affected and how?
o How was the attack carried out?
o 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 its countermeasures, operating system security and software security.
The assessment task is aligned with the following learning outcomes of the subject:
On successful completion of this subject, students will
o be able to justify security goals and the importance of maintaining the secure computing environment against digital threats;
o be able to explain the fundamental concepts of cryptographic algorithms;
o 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.
o 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
Assessment criteria
PART A : 30 marks
Assessable Components HD
100% - 85% DI
84% - 75% CR
74% - 65% PS
64% - 50% FL
49% - 0
Q.1 (15 marks)
Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2015. Research one such reported incident. Prepare a report focusing on what the problem was, how and why it occurred and what are the possible solutions. 1. Comprehensive report addressing all criteria. Evidence of in-depth research.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a wide range of appropriate sources.
Referencing style correctly used.
(Value: 5%) 1. Comprehensive report addressing all criteria. Evidence of in-depth research. Minor omissions only.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources. Referencing style correctly used. Minor errors only.
(Value: 5%)
1. Mostly well-researched and well-presented report addressing all criteria. Some omissions.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources.
Referencing style correctly used. Some errors and omissions.
(Value: 5%) 1. Partially complete report addressing most of the criteria. Evidence of research. Some omissions.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced some appropriate sources.
Referencing style mostly correctly used. Some errors and omissions.
(Value: 5%)
1. Major omissions or incorrect answers.
(Value: 95%)
2. Either no evidence of literature being consulted or cited references irrelevant to the assignment set. Major errors in referencing style.
(Value: 5%)
Possible marks 15.0 – 12.75 12.6 – 11.25 11.10 – 9.75 9.60 – 7.5 7.35 – 0
Q.2 (15 marks)
Explain why asynchronous I/O activity is a problem with many memory protection schemes, including base/bounds and paging. Suggest a solution to the problem. 1. Correct and in depth explanation of the problem.
Viable solution provided with complete details.
(Value: 95%)
2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation.
(Value: 5%) 1. Comprehensive and correct explanation of the problem.
Viable solution provided with complete details.
Very minor omissions only.
(Value: 95%)
2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation.
(Value: 5%) 1. Correct explanation of the problem with some details.
Viable solution provided.
Some omissions.
(Value: 95%)
2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. Minor omissions.
(Value: 5%) 1. Mostly correct explanation and solution.
Minor errors.
(Value: 95%)
2. Supporting reference/(s); writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. Some omissions.
(Value: 5%) 1. Major omissions or incorrect answers.
(Value: 95%)
2. Either no evidence of literature being consulted or cited references irrelevant to the assessment set. Major errors in referencing style.
(Value: 5%)
Possible marks 15.0 – 12.75 12.6 – 11.25 11.10 – 9.75 9.60 – 7.5 7.35 – 0
PART B: 20 marks
Q.1 (20 marks)
Research the 2011 Sony PlayStation Network outage case on the web and prepare a report focusing on the following questions:
o What was the problem?
o Who were affected and how?
o How was the attack carried out?
o What could have been done to prevent the attack? 1. Comprehensive report addressing all criteria. Evidence of in-depth research.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a wide range of appropriate sources.
Referencing style correctly used.
(Value: 5%)
1. Comprehensive report addressing all criteria. Evidence of in-depth research. Minor omissions only.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources. Referencing style correctly used. Minor errors only.
(Value: 5%) 1. Mostly well-researched and well-presented report addressing all criteria. Some omissions.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources.
Referencing style correctly used. Some errors and omissions.
(Value: 5%) 1. Partially complete report addressing most of the criteria. Evidence of research. Some omissions.
(Value: 95%)
2. Referenced some appropriate sources.
Referencing style mostly correctly used. Some errors and omissions.
(Value: 5%) 1. Major omissions or incorrect answers.
(Value: 95%)
2. Either no evidence of literature being consulted or cited references irrelevant to the assignment set. Major errors in referencing style.
(Value: 5%)
Possible marks 20.0 – 17 16.9 – 15 14.9 – 13 12.9 – 10 9.4 – 0