Task
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Choose ONE of the following media articles to write a research report:
1. EA source code stolen by hacker claiming to sell it online
2. FCC puts Kaspersky on security threat list, says it poses “unacceptable risk”
3. New Yubico security keys let you use fingerprints instead of passwords
4. New Chrome security measure aims to curtail an entire class of Web attack
5. Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices
Tasks.
Your research report should include the following sections:
1. Introduction
2. Problem background
3. Highlight the security concerns associated with your selected article
4. Strategies for addressing the security concerns
5. Conclusion that justifies the recommendations made in your research report
You should also read the various Reader Comments provided at the bottom of each media article
and use them as references. Also, further investigate your chosen topic using current literature
and use at least 3 journal or conference papers as references
Rationale
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Subject learning outcomes
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
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.
be able to investigate and justify the use of the access control mechanisms and user
authentication processes.
be able to compare and contrast foundational security policies and models that deal with
integrity and confidentiality.
Marking criteria and standards
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Criteria High
Distinction(100% –
85% )
Introduction of the
selected article. (5 marks)
A comprehensive
introduction in
relation to the media
article as well as a
clear, concise
articulation of the
aim/objectives of the
research is included.
(5.00-4.25)
Problem background of
the selected area of
research. (10 marks)
A comprehensive
problem background
grounded in existing
literature and
concepts. (10.00-
8.50)
Highlight the security
concerns. (20 marks)
Explains all of the
key security concerns
in the chosen article
in a concise manner.
(20.00-17.00)
Strategies for addressing
the concerns (20 marks)
Comprehensive
description of
strategies for
addressing the
concerns, grounded
in theory and
literature. The
literature selected
magnificently reflects
recent developments
in the area and
completely
emphasizes primary
literature (i.e. journal
articles containing
original research).
(20.00-17.00)
Conclusions (5 marks) Analytical and clear
conclusions drawn,
well grounded in
theory and literature.
(5.00-4.25)
Presentation
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Your final submission should be a single readable word/pdf file.
All references used must be properly cited in conformation with APA 7th Style.
