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ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MIS607 Cybersecurity
Assessment Threat Model Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words(+/-10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
b) Explore and articulate cyber trends, threats and staying safe
in cyberspace, plus protecting personal and company data.
c) Analyse issues associated with organisational data networks
and security to recommend practical solutions towardstheir
resolution.
d) Evaluate and communicate relevant technical and ethical
considerations related to the design, deployment and/or the
uses of secure technologies within various organisational
contexts.
Submission For regular class (12 Weeks Duration):
By 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 4.1 (week 7)
For intensive class(6 Weeks Duration):
By 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 4.2 (week 4)
Weighting 30%
Total Marks 100 Marks
Assessment Task and Context
The goal of this assessment is to identify the threats or vulnerabilities in the case scenario
described in the associated file, Assessment Initial Case Scenario.docx. NOT all threats or
vulnerabilities you “discover” are in the initial case scenario. “Discovery” of threats is important.
For each threat you need to indicate how it would be discovered in a business and in three cases,
expand with a viable explanation of discovery, with small relevant details of an interview or
survey, etc.
You should use this assessment brief 代 写 MIS607 Cybersecurity document to guide what to include in this assessment and
use the provided case study to help demonstrate understanding of the topic.
Instructions
To successfully complete this assessment, your MIS607 Assessment 2 MUST include:
The reportshould have the following heading structure.
Title page
The title page should include subject code and name, assessment number, report title,
assessment due date, word count (actual), student name and surname, student ID,
Torrens’s email address, learning facilitator name and surname.
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Executive Summary
The best time to write the Executive Summary is when you have finished working on your
assessment. Top-level executives often only read the executive summary, so it is a brief
summary of what was done with a very brief overview of major results.
- Introduction
Since you already have an executive summary, this can be quite brief. You will need to
provide a short description of the case organization. Overall, the introduction section is
about “What the assessment is going to be about?” - Main Discussion
IMPORTANT NOTE: The required discussions for sub-sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 are
discussed earlier in this assessment brief document (see above).
2.1.Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
The DFDs must relate to the business described in the initial case scenario. You must
remember that the DFDs are the FIRST step in the “Risk Analysis” process, and so they
are not the main output of this assessment. The main output of MIS607 Assessment 2
is the categorized threats (see below).
For the DFD section of your report, you will need to present at least a “Context
Diagram” (level-0) and a “Level-1 Diagram” (DFD). You can include further levels of
DFD (e.g., Level-2, Level-3, etc.) if you feel they are needed to show a trust boundary,
but it’s not necessary.
The level-1 diagram (and further level diagrams, if needed) must not break the rule
for proper DFD formation/development. And the DFDs (excluding the Context
Diagram) MUST have labelled trust boundaries.
You MUST use the symbol conventions shown below:
2.2. Threat List, Threat Discovery, and STRIDE Categorisation
For the threat list you should have a table of at least 10 threats with at least the
following headings: threat brief name, brief description, brief discovery technique,
STRIDE category, trust boundary, and whatever else may be handy. Make the table
as readable as possible.
After the table, you need to expand on at least three of the threats (one of these
must be the main threat mentioned in the case). These should be related to research
material. You should also go into some explanation of how you discovered the threat
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(as if you found them within the organization).You need to discuss the other seven
threats in brief(2-3 lines at least) - Conclusion
In this section, you will wrap up your discussion in a clear and simple way. Overall, the
conclusion section reminds the reader what the report/assessment has been about. Indicate
and discuss the major findings and/or recommendation of your report. - References
A minimum of ten (10) references are required in this assessment. At least one (1)
reference needs to be a “peer-reviewed” journal article or a conference paper.
You are welcome to use more than ten (10) references in your MIS607
Assessment 2 based on your decision and preference; however, the minimum
number of references to be used in this assessment is ten (10) references. Make
sure to list the references alphabetically and where possible, make sure to use
the most recent references. At least three (3) references MUST be from peer
reviewed sources (e.g., conferences, journals).
You need put a “**” before such peer-reviewed references in the references section when
you want to highlight, they are peer reviewed. One mark will be deducted for not putting a
** in front of the peer reviewed article in references. - Appendices(Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.)
Overall, there is no need to have an Appendix in this assessment; however, if there is any
EXTRA information which you might think of being necessary in your assessment, you can
use this section to highlight it. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL important and necessary information
(e.g. DFDs, Threats, STRIDE, etc.) for your report MUST be inserted and discussed within the
report and NOT in Appendices (Appendix 1, Appendix 2, etc.) section.
Important points on STRIDE and threat discovery:
▪ Threats Discovery – The main output of MIS607 Assessment 2 should be a table with a set
of minimum 10 threats or vulnerabilities that need mitigation in the case scenario
organisation. Out of these 10 threats or vulnerabilities, choose 3 and explain them in more
depth below the table. You will discover these threats or vulnerabilities with the help of the
DFDs and the trust boundaries.
Imagine yourself as a consultant called into work inside the business to discover threats.
For this assessment, business acumen and business logic in approaching threats is what is
required.
The main threat for this assessment resembles a real-world attack. You need to develop a
brief, factual overview of the real-world attack (web links can count as references here
since the attack might not yet be covered academically).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any explanation of the real-world case is based on real
information/data, NOT speculation or simulated “discovery”.
It is important to understand that you need to “discover” additional threats or
vulnerabilities on the associated initial case scenario. The case scenario is only an initial
assessment of the organisation. The “discovery” can be simulated based on your
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simulated investigation. Obviously, you must cover the main threats already identified in
the case scenario, but other threats or vulnerabilities should be “discovered” by you. In
this regard, inform the reader about what discovery techniques were used.
STRIDE Methodology – Note that the DFDs are NOT the main output of this assessment.
The main result of this assessment is a “set of threats or vulnerabilities”. Important points
to consider are:
✓ Try to map these threats or vulnerabilities as best you can against trust
boundaries.
✓ And categorize the identified threats or vulnerabilities as best you can, against
STRIDE categories.
The STRIDE categories are NOT the threats. Do not be concerned if the threats you discover
do not fit all STRIDE categories. In a full real-world assessment with hundreds of threats,
this would be the case, but with around 10 threats this will probably not be possible. You can
make assumptions, but the report is written from the point of view of a consultant who has
made “discoveries” from their investigations. In the simulation you may gather needed
information from stakeholders. Assessment markers are aware that the technical
information “discovered” by you might not be 100% accurate in all details. However,
your discoveries
should be somewhat realistic.
Note:
▪ This assessment must be submitted as a WORD document (*.docx OR *.doc).Zero marks will
be given for Pdf submission.
▪ The report should use Arial or Calibri fonts, 11 point. It should be line spaced at 1.5 and
must have page numbers on the bottom of each page.
▪ The word count for this assessment is 1500 words (+/- 10%), NOT counting Tables,
Figures, Executive Summary, Cover Sheet, References, and Appendices (if any).
▪ It is highly advised that you read the “case scenario” several times. Then, read through
this assessment brief document and take notes for your assessment writing task.
Furthermore, make sure to check the Marking Rubric for more information on how
marking is completed.
▪ You must be careful NOT to use up the word count discussing any type of general
information such as cybersecurity basics etc. This is NOT an exercise in summarising class
notes etc. Discussing general information and material will not count towards marks.
▪ Make sure to use a reasonable number of Tables and Figures in your assessment.
▪ ALL inserted/used Tables and Figures within the report MUST be captioned/labelled and
numbered (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
▪ ALL inserted/used Tables and Figures within the report require being initially introduced
and then discussed in a clear, focused, and simple way.
▪ Within the assessment document, when referring to Tables and Figures, you require to
refer to them by their captions. NOTE: Tables and Figures without a caption may be
treated as if they are not in the report.
▪ Leading into MIS607 Assessment 3, try to concentrate on threats with “corresponding
controls”. IMPORTANT NOTE: The “controls” are NOT part of MIS607 Assessment 2 but
be prepared to find the “controls” for your MIS607 Assessment 3. For instance:
✓ Weak Passwords: Password policy and/or 2 factor
✓ Fire: Fire alarms and extinguishers and/or fire insurance,
✓ Theft: CCTV system
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Referencing
It is essential that students use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see
more information on referencing here in the Academic Writing Guide found via the Academic Skills
website.
Submission Instructions
Please submit ONE Microsoft Word document (.doc or.docx) via the Assessment link in the main
navigation menu in Blackboard. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre
in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need
to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or
extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework
and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment
Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Ratings Pts
Citation Practice and Engagement with Relevant Literature
▪ Cited material and citations related to report.
▪ APA citation style
▪ At least 1 peer-reviewed article,
▪ Ten( 10) or more references overall
▪ Correct citation and referencing
▪ Peer-reviewed citation(s) used more than once.
20 Pts
High
Distinction
Exceeds
expectation
15-19 Pts
Distinction
High quality
13-14 Pts
Credit
Meets basic
expectation
11-12 Pts
Pass
Passlevel
work
0-10 Pts
NN
Failsto meet
basic
expectation 20 Pts
Pts for this criterion = 20 Pts
DFD and Trust Boundaries 20 Pts 15-19 Pts 13-14 Pts 11-12 Pts 0-10 Pts
▪ Diagrams related to case scenario using symbols from class High Distinction Credit Pass NN
▪ All data flows start or end in a process Distinction High quality Meets basic Pass level Failsto meet
▪ At least context diagram and level-1 data flow diagram Exceeds expectation work basic
▪ Properly recognised entities, data stores, data flows and processes
▪ All elements appropriately named, including data flows
expectation expectation 20 Pts
▪ Verbs used in processes (Not in Context Diagram)
▪ Trust boundaries named
▪ Trust boundaries make sense
Pts for this criterion = 20 Pts
Threat Discovery 35 Pts 26-34 Pts 22-25 Pts 19-21 Pts 0-18 Pts
▪ At least ten threats clearly identified High Distinction Credit Pass NN
▪ Real-world attack in the case scenario timeline and brief explanation Distinction High quality Meets basic Pass level Failsto meet
▪ Real-world attack covered in the threat list Exceeds expectation work basic
▪ Threats mapped against STRIDE categories expectation expectation
▪ Threats cover vulnerabilities in management, operational, and technical
processes
▪ Overall threat “discovery” techniques explained well, with a few
35 Pts
discussed in more detail
▪ Threats make sense in the case scenario (e.g., appropriate for the size of
the organisation)
▪ List ofthreats
Pts for this criterion = 35 Pts
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Communication and Presentation
▪ Writing is persuasive, logical and communicates meaning
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