Network Security Assignment: Identifying and combating emerging threats in Information Systems
Purpose of the assessment (with ULO Mapping)
Identify common emerging threats, attacks, mitigation and countermeasures in networked information systems
Length: 1000 - 1500 words.
Submission Guidelines
- The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings.
- Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE referencing style.
Extension
• If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration Application must be submitted directly to the School's Administration Officer, in Melbourne on Level 6 or in Sydney on Level 7. You must submit this application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment.
Academic Misconduct
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Assignment Description
Objective of this assessment is to identify common emerging threats, attacks, mitigation and countermeasures in networked information systems.
Your deliverable for this assessment is to write a report for any ONE of the following topics:
-Cyber security
- Internet of Things
-Cloud security
-Mobile health devices
-Bring Your Own Device
-Artificial Intelligence
-Other (discuss with your Tutor)
Provided Scenario
You have been hired as an IT Security Consultant for Gigantic Corporation (your specialisation is based on the topic you have chosen above). Your role is to liaise between business stakeholders and technologists, translating potential emerging threats and attacks faced by Corporation and providing feasible countermeasures so corporation can take security decisions more effectively.
How to complete this task:
-You will write a report on any one of the topic based on the above scenario.
- Your report must be a Microsoft Word document, 1000 - 1500 words, 12 point font and single spacing.
-Discuss your research findings with valid scholarly sources and include table/graphs to support your arguments.
The report must address the following criteria:
- An Executive Summary at the beginning of the report which provides a clear statement of the emerging threats and attacks being assessed.
- Identify and explain emerging threats agents based on vulnerabilities and consequences derived from Networked Information Systems and any existing industry recommendations for the selected topic.
- Discuss potential damages these threats and vulnerabilities could cause if exploited.
- What are the challenges and issues faced by corporation to control these threats?
- Provide detail mitigation and countermeasure strategies that will impact the networked information system.