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 : 10 Marks
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;
Marking criteria
Assessment criteria
PART A : 10 marks
Assessable Components
HD
100% - 85%
DI
84% - 75%
CR
74% - 65%
PS
64% - 50%
FL
49% - 0

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.
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%)
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%)
Possible marks
10.0 – 8.5
8.4-7.5
7.49 – 6.5
6.49 –5.0
4.99 – 0
PART B: 10 marks
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?
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%)

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%)
Possible marks
10.0 – 8.5
8.4-7.5
7.49-6.5
6.49-5.0
4.99 - 0
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).