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College of Computer Science & Information Technology
Semester 1 2017/2018 | Assignment 1
CSNB414 | Data and Computer Security
Submission Date: Monday, 12 June 2017
Marks: 30
CO1 Describe the principles and fundamental concept of data and computer
security.
CO2 Distinguish different types of security threats, security implication of
attacks and appropriate security mechanisms.
CO3 Identify the desired functionalities and the relevant components for
building secure systems and/or secure organizational networks.
CO4 Discuss the latest issues in data and computer security. 30
INSTRUCTIONS
This is an individual assignment. You are required to write an article, tips and any related data and
computer security issue in one page.
The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate your understanding on the latest issues in data and computer
security.
DESCRIPTION:
You are free to use any resources from the Internet including reports, journals and websites related to data
and computer security issue that has been published in 2016 onwards and write an article on the chosen
topic.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT:
1) Typed.
a. Hardcopy: One page article.
b. Softcopy (through Moodle): The softcopy in Ms Word.
2) Plagiarism will not be tolerated.- 2 -
MARKING SCHEME:
Submission Allocated Mark
Content
Article objectives clearly stated
Content is appropriate and well-chosen for topic
Content is well organized into sections
5 5 5
Format/technical style
Clearly written statements
Related figures / pictures
Citation format
5 5 5
Grand Total 30