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 Assessment criteria PART A : 10 marks Assessable Components HD 100% – 85% DI 84% – 75% CR 74% – 65% PS 64% – 50% FL 49% – 0 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. 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%)
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