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School of Computing and

Engineering

Assessment
Course MSc Cyber Security

Module Network and System Security (Level 7)

Module Code CP70042E (Full Time)

Module Leader: Abel Yeboah-Ofori

Set by: Abel Yeboah-Ofori

Moderated by: Wei Jei

Assignment First sit assignment

Hand in Online submission to Blackboard


arrangements

Structure of
The assessment to achieve the requirements of the learning outcomes for the module
assignment
requires the completion of an assignment (30% weighting).

.
Assessment Type Weighting Week due

Assignment 30% Week 13


Access Control for Securing Big Data

Extensions will be for 10 days or less, but documentary evidence will be required. Submissions
up to one week late with no extension will be marked with a maximum mark of 40%.

1 Apply systematic understanding and knowledge of computer networks, role of operating


Learning
outcomes systems and a critical awareness of current security problems

2 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of computer networking and their operations


3 Evaluate the mechanism that are used to implement security policies, including
authentication and authorization
4 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of selected protocols such as the IPSec
protocol suite

5 Understand the security offered by firewall technologies and the value of intrusion
detection systems.

Assignment Task: Network and System Security


Big data and its threat analysis have been receiving great attention in the last few years.
Adversaries are using various cyberattacks methods to exploit the vulnerabilities on the big data.
That could result in enormous monetary loss and damage to organisational reputation and
increased identity theft risks for individuals. Therefore, securing big data against unauthorised
access and using threat analysis is an important topic to be explored.

This assignment requires to write an essay to explore the network attacks and new access
control challenges and approaches for securing big data. Your essay needs to cover the following
aspects:

Q1: What are the big data attacks and its threat analysis?
Q2: What are the unique or new access control challenges for securing big data
Q3: What are the existing work approaches for securing big data? Critically discusses these
approaches

Weighting: 30% Date/time of submission: Week 13

Method of submission: Blackboard online Turnitin assignment.

Word count or equivalent: 2000-2500 words

Marking criteria:

Criteria Mark

Question 1
5
Introduction to big data, attacks and its threat analysis
Question 2

Access control challenges for securing big data 8

Question 3

Critically discussion of existing approaches for securing big data 12

Question 4
5
Report structure, reference/citations and readability

Marking scheme:
In addition to the assessment criteria above, the following table may assist you in understanding
how we arrive at your final mark for all the three elements.

Mark (Criteria) Descriptor


0-39% Most of the questions have not been attempted. Limited understanding of
the topic. Report poorly structured.
40-49% Report has attempted to respond to some of questions listed above with
fair understanding of the topic. The overall structure of report is readable.
50-59% All the questions have been attempted with clear evidence of the topic.
Report is clear and concise with few spelling mistakes and incorrectly
used word.
60–69% Demonstrates accurate understanding of the topic and provides critical
analysis of the problems under concern. The answers to all the questions
contain evidence of in-depth reading including research papers. The
structure of the report is easy to follow without grammar and spelling
mistakes
70% or above The answer is analytical, critical and authoritative. Report is well-
structured and demonstrates scholarship through a depth of insight and
understanding of literature. Arguments demonstrates originally of
thoughts.

Timing and methods of feedback:


Feedback will be provided within 15 days of the date of submission. SAFER Assessment
principles will be applied for the submission of draft.

For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access
online feedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student help pages at:
http://www.uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp

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