What could have been done to prevent the attack

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Part A

Answer the following questions:

1. Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2015-2018. 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.

2. Explain why asynchronous I/O activity is a problem with many memory protection schemes, including base/bounds and paging. Suggest a solution to the problem.

Length: Around 600 words

Part B:

1. Research the 2011 Sony PlayStation Network outage case 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 its countermeasures, operating system security and software 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;

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len2140338

10/14/2018 10:42:04 PM

Presentation • You are recommended to write the answers in a word document and submit. 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. • A cover page must be included and should contain relevant identifying information.

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:58 PM

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%) researched and well- presented report addressing all criteria. Some omissions. (Value: 95%) 2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources. Referencing style correctly used. Some errors and omissions. (Value: 5%) complete report addressing most of the criteria. Evidence of research. Some omissions. (Value: 95%) 2. Referenced some appropriate sources. Referencing style mostly correctly used. Some errors and omissions. (Value: 5%)

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:53 PM

Research the 2011 Sony PlayStation Network outage case 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? 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%) Possible marks 20.0 – 17

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:39 PM

11.10 – 9.75 9.60 – 7.5 7.35 – 0 1. Correct explanation of the problem with some details. Viable solution provided. Some omissions. (Value: 95%) 2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. Minor omissions. (Value: 5%) 1. Mostly correct explanation and solution. Minor errors. (Value: 95%) 2. Supporting reference/(s); writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. Some omissions. (Value: 5%) 1. Major omissions or incorrect answers. (Value: 95%) 2. Either no evidence of literature being consulted or cited references irrelevant to the assessment set. Major errors in referencing style. (Value: 5%)

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:35 PM

Possible marks 15.0 – 12.75 12.6 – 11.25 Q.2 (15 marks) Explain why asynchronous I/O activity is a problem with many memory protection schemes, including base/bounds and paging. Suggest a solution to the problem. 1. Correct and in depth explanation of the problem. Viable solution provided with complete details. (Value: 95%) 2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. (Value: 5%) 1. Comprehensive and correct explanation of the problem. Viable solution provided with complete details. Very minor omissions only. (Value: 95%) 2. Supporting reference/(s); fluent writing style appropriate to assignment with proper in text citation. (Value: 5%)

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:29 PM

CR 74% - 65% PS 64% - 50% FL 49% - 0 1. Mostly well- researched and well- presented report addressing all criteria. Some omissions. (Value: 95%) 2. Referenced a range of appropriate sources. Referencing style correctly used. Some errors and omissions. (Value: 5%) 1. Partially complete report addressing most of the criteria. Evidence of research. Some omissions. (Value: 95%) 2. Referenced some appropriate sources. Referencing style mostly correctly used. Some errors and omissions. (Value: 5%) 1. Major omissions or incorrect answers. (Value: 95%) 2. Either no evidence of literature being consulted or cited references irrelevant to the assignment set. Major errors in referencing style. (Value: 5%)

len2140338

10/14/2018 10:41:25 PM

Assessment criteria PART A : 30 marks Assessable Components HD 100% - 85% DI 84% - 75% Q.1 (15 marks) Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during April-August 2015-2018. 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. 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%)

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