Answer the following question:

1. Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2016. 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.

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 opercaating system security.

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

On successful completion of this subject, students will

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;