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Uel CN 7016 - Assignment 1 Computer Security

The document outlines Assignment 1 for the UEL-CN-7016 Computer Security module, which involves analyzing the 2014 eBay data breach. Students are required to produce a 5000-word report covering various aspects of the breach, including the methods used by hackers, vulnerabilities, countermeasures taken by eBay, and lessons learned. The assignment is graded on multiple criteria, including clarity, understanding of computer security, and proper referencing.

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Uel CN 7016 - Assignment 1 Computer Security

The document outlines Assignment 1 for the UEL-CN-7016 Computer Security module, which involves analyzing the 2014 eBay data breach. Students are required to produce a 5000-word report covering various aspects of the breach, including the methods used by hackers, vulnerabilities, countermeasures taken by eBay, and lessons learned. The assignment is graded on multiple criteria, including clarity, understanding of computer security, and proper referencing.

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UEL-CN-7016 Computer Security

Week 12
Assessment 1: A Cyber Security Case Study

UEL-CN-7016 – Computer Security – Assignment 1 – A Cyber Security Case Study


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assignment 1: A Cyber Security Case Study ......................................................................................................... 3
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Case Study .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Submission Details ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Marking Criteria ................................................................................................................................................. 5

UEL-CN-7016 – Computer Security – Assignment 1 – A Cyber Security Case Study


ASSIGNMENT 1: A CYBER SECURITY CASE STUDY

Assignment 1 is worth 100% of the final module grade

OVERVIEW

Assignment 1 will assess your overall knowledge and understanding of the computer security

topics covered throughout this module. You will be analysing a real-life cyber-security event

and will need to apply your knowledge to this particular case and write a structured report.

CASE STUDY

In February 2014, the ecommerce trading platform eBay experienced a data breach, hackers

managed to steal sensitive information about eBay users including passwords and other

personal information. Carry out research about this hack and address the following issues;

 Introduce the core principles of computer security in the modern age

 Discuss the method the hackers used to breach eBay’s system

 Discuss the intentions of the hackers

 Discuss the vulnerabilities that may have led to this breach

 Describe what countermeasures eBay took after the breach to reduce damage

 Discuss how eBay resolved the breach and secured their systems

 Explain the impact of the breach on users, other stakeholders and eBay itself

 Reflect on the lessons learnt:

o What did eBay do right/wrong?

o Recommend additional measures that should have been used to prevent this

breach from ever occurring


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UEL-CN-7016 – Computer Security – Assignment 1 – A Cyber Security Case Study


SUBMISSION DETAILS

You are required to produce 5000 words (+/- 10%) a report of your findings adhering to the

following structure:

1. Title

2. Abstract

a. 120 words maximum

3. Introduction

a. Provide an overview of your report

4. Literature review

a. Provide context by discussing the fundamental aspects of computer security

b. Provide an overview of the case

5. Discussion and Analysis

a. Discuss the relevant computer security issues that are related to this particular

b. Apply understanding of computer security to case

6. Conclusion and Recommendations

a. Lessons learnt

b. Personal reflection on case

7. References

a. Sufficient academic resources and internet sources

b. Formatted using the Harvard referencing style

*Submit your final report as a PDF file to the VLE submission page
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UEL-CN-7016 – Computer Security – Assignment 1 – A Cyber Security Case Study


MARKING CRITERIA

Follow the market criteria below to ensure you have covered all areas in your report.

Criteria Description Marks


Abstract Word count, clarity 5

Introduction Provide a clear summary of report 5

Literature Review Provide context and an overview of the case 25

Discussion and Analysis Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical components 25

Conclusion and Application of knowledge 20


Recommendations

References Use of relevant references and correct formatting of references 15

Structure Word count, spelling and grammar 5

- 100
Total Marks

UEL-CN-7016 – Computer Security – Assignment 1 – A Cyber Security Case Study

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