Part -1:
Title - Overview of Network Security
Assessment - Security Challenges in Emerging Networks
Purpose of the assessment
The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills to independently think of innovation. Students will be able to complete the following ULOs:
Identify and report network threats, select and implement appropriate countermeasures for network security
Use security policies to manage operational security, and then administer those policies to ensure compliance by users in an organization
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour with regard to network security.
Assignment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills to independently think of innovation. In this assignment students will first learn how to develop knowledge based on current state of the art of an emerging knowledge domain. Then they will learn how to identify plausible security issues in this emerging technology and finally learn the skill of adding knowledge to existing domain by theoretically developing the corresponding protection mechanism for a particular issue.
Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging area in computer networking. Internet of Things could refer to a network of devices with embedded technology including Sensors, Radio Frequency Identification tags, actuators, with the ability to continuously sense and exchange data to perform a range of tasks.The IoT will have a major impact on aspects of everyday-lives and behaviour of users. Security of Internet of Things is a prime concern.
This assignment includes four parts
1. Literature review on Internet of Things (IoT)
You need to write 800 word literature on IoT. Your literature should be supported by at least three (3) academic (Journal/Conference) papers chosen from the current state of the art.
2. Analyse critically,three current or future security issues in IoT.
In this section you will analyse critically, three security issues in Internet of Things. These issues could be taken from the current state of the art or could be evolved from your own independent innovative thinking. This section must be supported by at least three (3) references.
3. Propose a possible solution for one of the threats identified in section(2).
In this part you need to apply knowledge to the existing knowledge domain of IoT. You need to choose one of the issues identified in the previous section and propose a possible solution to this particular security issue.
4. Create a 3 - 5 minutes presentation and present your work during the Lab.
You have to create a 3 - 5 minutes presentation to present your work in front of your class fellows and tutor during the Lab in Week 11.
Part -2:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project, establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. Furthermore, analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects. It addresses the following learning outcomes:
- understand project management as a strategic tool, framework, or methodology for business development;
- analyse and apply a range of technologies and techniques that are appropriate to the needs and requirements of the project - particularly in the areas of scope and planning projects;
- demonstrate project leadership skills; identify and assess risk in designing, executing a major project;
- critically reflect on current project management ethics, research, theory and practice;
- identify, analyse, compare, interpret and present the use of a project management tool (e.g., MS Project);
- manage projects effectively through planning, leadership, monitoring and control;
- analyse various ICT services management systems.Purpose of the Assessment:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a well-researched project planning document based on the overall parameters of a networking related project, establish an appropriate project management plan, and quality environment required to complete the chosen project. Furthermore, analyse project issues, conduct post-project review (i.e., lessons learned) and make recommendations for improvements for future projects.
In this assessment task, you will present a proposal for the major project assignment as a team of 3-4 members. Proposal template is available on Moodle. The project must be selected from the networking or the telecommunication area.
The project duration should not be less than 12 Months. Before starting, seek approval for the proposed project from your laboratory tutor. Address all stages of Project Management as outlined in the unit. A suitable project management software (e.g. MS Project 2010) must be used.
Assignment Description
The project report should include all phases of a project life cycle, i.e. Initiating, Planning, Executing and Closing. Project Management Plan helps the management team to maintain a constant focus towards delivering the project in accordance with the customer needs and expectations.
The development of such a plan begins with the business case (refined from the Project Charter), project objectives and goals, success criteria, scope, high-level schedule, stakeholder expectations, communication plan, benefits and costs, governance and resourcing, management approach, risk management plan, and potential ethical issues.
The project documents ensure a consistent understanding of the project, help to set expectations, and identify resources necessary to move the project to the next level of detailed planning. Every project must be delivered in a manner that captures the user's trust and confidence in the chosen projects ability to effectively and efficiently deliver quality services/products. In order to ensure project success, it is imperative that good project management principles are used early in the planning stages. As the project becomes more defined, the Project Management Plan becomes the tool by which the project is managed effectively.
Students should include all aspects of the project as if they were the Project Manager and it is a requirement of the subject that they include the use of software (e.g. Microsoft Project). Students are expected to show evidence of self-directed reading and research using credible resources including, but not limited to their prescribed text. The assignment will be marked on the basis of depth of analysis, research, references and integration of all aspects of project management.
Assessment will be on the basis of the realistic nature of the project and how well it is presented. You should present the final document in a form that would be consistent with the details of your chosen project, and written in Business English in a report format. Make sure that the timeline, the budget and the quality of the work is realistic, justifiable and sufficiently attractive to win a tender for a real project.
Requirements:
Form a team of 3-4 members and work co-operatively to complete the chosen project. The project report must cover at least the following aspects:
- A clear outline of the project including title, start and end date, goals and objectives, etc.
- Project requirements (both functional and non-functional)
- Project team members (title, skills/expertise, not names!)
- Project plan, including:
o Project scope
o Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
o Estimated time-line
o Resource needs
o Gantt Chart and Network Diagram
o Estimated cost
o Quality plan
o Stakeholder analysis
o Communications plan
o Risks management plan
o Ethical issues analysis
o Project deployment plan
- Crash the total project duration by 2 weeks.
- Use software (e.g. Microsoft Project) to complete WBS, allocate time and resources, apply cost, and prepare Gantt chart and Network Diagram.
- Project Signoff (on a separate page)
- Post project review and recommendations The report should have a consistent, professional, and well-organized appearance. Create the report (Minimum 1800 Words) showing extensive use of MS Project.
1. The report should include the following:
- A cover page listing students name and ID, tutor name, and Assignment-2 as title.
- The assignment must use 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font with appropriate section headings.
- The report must include all sections listed in the Marking Criteria, with appropriate heading and sub-headings to create a well-presented and readable repot.
- Reference sources (APA style) must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list.
2. The assignment must be submitted as a soft (electronic) copy under Moodle. The page number must appear on each page.