Task
Part A
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
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;
Presentation
- You are recommended to write the answers in a word document and submit it via Turnitin.
- You can also submit your document in pdf format as well.
- Your answers to the questions should be precise but complete and informative.
- Each question should be answered individually with the corresponding label to indicate the tasks completed e.g. Task 1 a.
- APA reference style must be used throughout the document with the bibliography not counted in the page limit. APA referencing guide can be found in
- http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu
- A cover page must be included and should contain relevant identifying information (Name,
- Student ID#, Subject Code, Session and Assessment Number).