CSY3062 Assessment Brief

Module title: Cyber Security and Applied Cryptography
Module code: CSY3062
Assessment code/title: Security report with recommendations for delivering data security
Assessment weighting/word-limit: 75%
Submission date: 22 March 2026
Feedback date: 4 weeks after the submission date

Assessment Task:

Title: Security report with recommendations for delivering data security

Setting the Scene

Please, read the full details below- Assignment Scenario.

Learning Outcomes aligned to this Assessment:

Learning Outcomes are available on the Module Specification for the module, and are also on the Nile site

Academic Practice (referencing style, literature usage, AI Usage):

Please, read the assessment brief below.

Use of Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) within this Assessment:

Some uses of Generative AI may be deemed unethical in your Assessment. Please access the following position guidance from University of Northampton on the use of Generative AI within assessments.

This assignment falls into the following category:

• Category 2: GenAI can be used in an assistive role

• You may make use of GenAI in your assessment in an assistive role, but you must acknowledge this appropriately.

Ref to the UON guidance on the different types of GenAI use, what you need to acknowledge and how you should do this.

Assessment Guidance:

Reading List:

You will find a link to your online reading list on NILE in the “About this module” section.

Include skills hub link:

You may refer to the following link:
https://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/#

Confidential advice available through:

http://www.techrepublic.com/topic/security/

It is known that you may be required to register to download some of their specific documents. In such cases, you can register as a University of Northampton student and give your course details.

Grading

The full grading criteria table is available to view on Nile.

Grading criteria will be based on:

• The level of challenge met by the student
• Knowledgeable and logical adherence to issues
• Evidence of clearly focused and relevant research effort
• Effective, appropriate, and clear choice and use of S/W tool
• Written with appropriate technical detail and presented with clarity and creativity

Assessment Submission

To submit your work electronically:

• Go to the ‘Submission’ area on the NILE site
• Use the relevant submission points to upload the assignment deliverables
• Deadline: 15:00 (UK local time) on the date of submission

Accepted formats:

• Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx)

Plagiarism & Turnitin

• Written work submitted to Turnitin will be subject to anti-plagiarism detection software
• Turnitin checks student work against internet sources and proprietary databases
• Access the University of Northampton’s Plagiarism Avoidance Course (UNPAC)

Submission confirmation:

• Receipt = proof of submission
• Green banner = successful submission

Further Assessment Guidance

Please access the following document for more general information about:

• Anonymous marking
• Submissions
• Feedback
• Grades

UON Standard Assessment Guidance

N.B Work emailed directly to your tutor will not be marked.

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