Posted: September 1st, 2023

BN200 Unit Network Security Fundamentals Assessment

Prepared by: Dr Sharly J. Halder Moderated by: Dr SM Farhad July, 2019
Assessment Details and Submission Guidelines
Trimester T2, 2019
Unit Code BN200
Unit Title Network Security Fundamentals
Assessment
Type
Group Assignment (Maximum 3 Students in a group)
Assessment
Title
Security in Networked Systems (Assignment 2)
Purpose of the
assessment
(with ULO
Mapping)
The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills to independently think of
innovation. Students will be able to complete the following ULOs:
c. Explain the major methodologies for secure networks and what threats
they address;
d. Identify and report network threats, select and implement appropriate
countermeasures for network security.
Weight 20%
Total Marks 65
Word limit 1800-2100
Due Date Tuesday 24/09/2019
Submission
Guidelines
 All work must be submitted on Moodle by the due date along with a title
Page.
 The assignment must be in MS Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body)
font and 2.54 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate
section headings.
 Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed
appropriately at the end in a reference list using IEEE referencing style.
Extension  If an extension of time to submit work is required, a Special Consideration
Application must be submitted directly to the School's Administration Officer,
in Melbourne on Level 6 or in Sydney on Level 7. You must submit this
application three working days prior to the due date of the assignment.
Further information is available at:
https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policiesprocedures-and-guidelines/specialconsiderationdeferment
Academic
Misconduct
 Academic Misconduct is a serious offence. Depending on the seriousness of
the case, penalties can vary from a written warning or zero marks to exclusion
from the course or rescinding the degree. Students should make themselves
familiar with the full policy and procedure available at:
https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/mit.edu.au/about-mit/institute-publications/policiesprocedures-and-guidelines/Plagiarism-Academic-Misconduct-PolicyProcedure. For further information, please refer to the Academic Integrity
Section in your Unit Description.
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Assignment Description
Zenitum Consulting Services (ZCS) provides security consulting and services to over 1000 clients
across a wide range of enterprises in Australia. A new initiative at Zenitum is for its two offices in
Sydney and Melbourne to provide internships to students who are pursuing their undergraduate
studies in reputed institutes in Sydney and Melbourne in the Networking and Cyber Security fields.
Students are required to demonstrate their theoretical as well as practical knowledge related to
information security. To evaluate suitable candidates for this prestigious internship program, ZCS has
asked applicants to prepare a detailed report and a presentation addressing the following sections:
A. Ransomware (maximum 700 Words)
One of the fastest evolving malware is ransomware. A ransomware continues to be a serious
threat to the network users. Use library/Internet resources to explain following points in this
section.
1. Introduction about ransomware and their impacts on networked systems
2. Five variants of ransomware with taxonomy
3. Potential threats posed by ransomware
4. Recommendation about one mitigation tool
5. A recent case study about ransomware attack in a networked system
B. Information Security in Healthcare Sector (maximum 700 words)
Healthcare is considered as one of the emerging application of network-based applications. As
healthcare providers adopt new technologies, they also face new security threats. Hackers,
malicious software (malware), disgruntled employees, and human error present real dangers to
healthcare networks. Based on your literature review, address following points in this section.
1. Healthcare network architecture (consider networking devices such as routers, switches,
firewalls, servers etc.).
2. Recent developments in healthcare networks. Also discuss the importance of information
security in healthcare network architecture.
3. Analysis of any two current or possible future security issues in Healthcare Networks.
4. A possible solution for one threat identified in point 3.
5. A recent attack related to healthcare network.
C. Compare Protocol Analysers (maximum 700 Words)
A protocol analyser is a hardware or software that captures packets to decode and analyse their
contents. Network traffic can be viewed by a stand-alone protocol analyser device or a computer
that runs protocol analyser software.
1. Research any two protocol analysers (such as Wireshark, Colasoft Capsa, and Microsoft
message Analyser) and compare their features.
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2. Download and install each selected product on your personal /lab computer using Virtual
machine (Kali Linux /Windows 8.1 Professional) in Virtual Box. Perform protocol analysis
(provide snapshots).
3. Which analyser would you recommend? Justify your recommendation.
D. References
Must consider at least five current references from journal/conference papers and books.
Must follow IEEE Transactions on Networking style.
Note: Every group will create a 7-10 minutes presentation and present their work front of your class
fellows and tutor during the Lab in Week 12.
Submission Guidelines
 The assignment should be submitted on the Moodle in two separate files:
o The report should be submitted as a Word file
o The presentation should be submitted as a PPT file
 Do not use Wikipedia as a source or a reference.
 Make sure you properly reference any diagram/graphics used in the assignment.
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Marking criteria for Assignment #2
Report Sections Description of the section Marks
A. Ransomware 1. Introduction about ransomware and their
impacts on networked systems
2. Five variants of ransomware with taxonomy
3. Potential threats posed by ransomware
4. Recommendation about one mitigation tool
5. A recent case study about ransomware attack
in a networked system
15
B. Information
Security in
Healthcare
Sector
1. Healthcare network architecture (consider
networking devices such as routers, switches,
firewalls, servers etc.).
2. Recent developments in healthcare networks.
Also discuss the importance of information
security in healthcare network architecture.
3. Analysis of any two current or possible future
security issues in Healthcare Networks.
4. A possible solution for one threat identified in
point 3.
5. A recent attack related to healthcare network.
15
C. Compare
Protocol
Analysers
1. Research any two protocol analysers (such as
Wireshark, Colasoft Capsa, and Microsoft
message Analyser) and compare their features.
2. Download and install each selected product on
your personal /lab computer using Virtual
machine (Kali Linux /Windows 8.1
Professional) in Virtual Box. Perform protocol
analysis (provide snapshots).
3. Which analyser would you recommend? Justify
your recommendation.
15
D. References Must consider at least five current references from
journal/conference papers and books. Must follow
IEEE Transactions on Networking style.
5
Oral Presentation Delivery of the presentation (quality of the
presentation, depth of knowledge on the material
presented and ability to answer questions asked by
the audience)
15
Total Marks 65
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Marking Rubric for Assignment #2
Grade
Mark
HD
80% +
D
70%-79%
CR
60%-69%
P
50%-59%
Fail
<50%
Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Ransomware

Oral
Presentation
/15
Good delivery,
easy to follow
and good
interaction
Delivered, easy
to follow and
provided a level
of interaction
Delivered and
provided a level
of interaction
Delivered
No oral
presentation