Security assignment 1 brief

Assignment 1 Brief
Unit Number and Title
Academic Year
Unit Tutor
Assignment Title
Issue Date
Submission Date
IV Name & Date

5: Security
2018
Phan Minh Tam
Assignment 1: Security introduction

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1: Assess risks to IT security
P1 Identify types of security
risks to organisations

M1 Propose a method to assess
and treat IT security risks.

P2 Describe organisational
security procedures.
LO2 Describe IT security solutions

P3 Identify the potential
M2 Discuss three benefits to
impact to IT security of
implement network monitoring
incorrect configuration of
systems with supporting reasons.
firewall policies and third-party
VPNs.
P4 Show, using an example for
each, how implementing a
DMZ, static IP and NAT in a
network can improve Network
Security.

Assignment Brief
Scenario:

LO1 & 2
D1 Investigate how a ‘trusted
network’ may be part of an IT
security solution.


Bay Pointe Security Consulting (BPSC) provides security consulting services to a wide range of
businesses, individuals, schools, and organizations. Because of its reputation and increasing demand
for its services, BPSC has partnered with a local college to hire technology students close to graduation
to assist them on specific projects. This not only helps BPSC with their projects but also provides realworld experience to students who are interested in the security field. A local business organization is
conducting a series of iceTea Hacking meetings during the month for citizens and small business
owners to learn more about security. BPSC has been asked to present sessions on some topics such as
the fundamentals of security, network security and business continuity. Because you are completing

your degree, BPSC has asked you to prepare training materials for the class.

Submission Format
The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise,
formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings,
paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and
referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard
referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,000–2,500 words, although you will not be
penalised for exceeding the total word limit.