UNIVERSITY OF SRI JAYEWARDENEPURA
Faculty of Technology
Department of Information and Communication Technology
ITC 3093: Computer Security
Assessment No 1
Assignment Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully:
1. This is an individual assignment.
2. Perform all the tasks that are required on this assessment.
3. Please use the following formatting guidelines for submitting the completed assignment:
i. Font Size: 12 or 14
ii. Font Type: Times New Roman or Arial
iii. Line space: 1.5
4. You must write your name and student ID on the cover page of your assignment.
5. You must complete each task on your own and you are encouraged to conduct your own
research based on class or work exercises, hand-outs, notes, and external sources as a support
tool.
6. Anything that is not your own work must be acknowledged through referencing. Plagiarism
would be dealt with zero tolerance, and you would fail the assessment.
7. You must complete all tasks in clear and comprehensible English language.
8. Any student caught cheating will receive zero marks. If copying is identified, all parties will
receive zero marks.
Instructions for the candidates:
1. The assignment will contribute 20% towards the entire “Computer Security” paper.
2. This submission must meet the following requirements:
• Your assignment must be submitted using PDF format or any other format.
• All written components (including tables and figures with text) must be readable by
Turnitin similarity software.
• Appendices, listed and attached at the end of the assignment.
• Times New Roman or Arial font with heading font size as 14 and body font size as 12
• Typing should be one space-and-a-half. Tables, bibliographies, and quotes should be single
spaced.
• Correct spelling and appropriate use of grammar
• Detailed Bibliography
• Entire submission must be on Turnitin(online)
• Have margins and line indentation as 1.5.
• Pages numbered.
• Questions correctly labelled and numbered.
Assessment overview:
In this assignment, you will analyse the impact of security threats and different security risks on
an organisation’s computing assets and information system operations.
Assessment Task:
Choose a common Organization of special interest to you. And create a report following the
breakdown provide bellow.
Introduction (5 marks)
Assignment Title: Analysing the Impact of Security Threats and Different Types of Security Risks
on an Organization's Computing Assets and Information System Operations.
(Modify the title to align with the selected organization.)
Overview: Security threats and risks are critical for any organisation that relies on computing
assets and information systems operations. The growing sophistication of cyber-attacks and the
increased dependence on technology has increased the risk of cyber threats for businesses of all
sizes.
(Provide an overview aligned with the report. Highlighting the impacts of the security threats you
have identified for the selected organization)
Task 1: Types of Security Threats and Risks (10 marks)
In this section, you will analyse the various security threats and risks the organisation faces. You
should include the following points:
• Define security threats and risks.
• Differentiate between internal and external security threats.
• Identify common security threats, such as malware, phishing, ransomware, denial-of-
service attacks, and social engineering.
• Analyse the impact of security threats on the organisation’s computing assets and
information system operations.
Task 2: Impact of Security Threats on the Organization (10 marks)
In this section, you will analyse the impact of security threats on the organisation’s computing
assets and information system operations. You should include the following points:
• Explain the consequences of a successful security breach, such as data loss, financial loss,
reputational damage, and legal liability.
• Analyse the impact of security threats on the organisation's productivity, efficiency, and
competitive advantage.
• Discuss the importance of contingency planning and incident response to minimise the
impact of security threats.
Task 3: Mitigating Security Threats and Risks (10 marks)
In this section, you will analyse the strategies that organisation can implement to mitigate security
threats and risks. You should include the following points:
• Identify the critical components of an effective security strategy, such as risk assessment,
access control, encryption, and security awareness training.
• Discuss the importance of implementing security policies and procedures to mitigate
security risks.
• Analyse the role of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems,
and antivirus software, in mitigating security threats.
• Discuss the importance of continuously monitoring and updating security measures to
ensure ongoing protection against evolving security threats.
Summarization: (5 marks)
Conclusion: In conclusion, the report should contain security and risks that significantly threaten
the organisation’s computing assets and information system operations. By understanding the
different types of security threats and risks, analysing their impact on an organisation, and
implementing effective mitigation strategies, organisations can reduce their exposure to security
threats and minimise their effects. Restate what proactive security approach the organisation must
take to protect their assets, operations, and reputation.
Formatting of the document (5 marks)
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction and Body
• Body with main headings
• Body with sub-headings
APA (5 marks)
• APA 7th Edition
• Reference in the paragraph body
• Reference list