Maximum word limit: 3000 words for main task(s). It does not include cover page, ToC, references and appendices. Where word limits are specified, answers can exceed the word limit by up to 10% without penalty; then a penalty of 20% of the marks for answers that exceed the word limit by up to 30%. The part of any answer that exceeds the word limit by over 30% would not be marked and hence not contribute to the final mark. Note: The breakdown of 20 marks for each scenario in task 3 is: 10 Marks for protocol development and explanation, 5 marks for message scheduling diagram and 5 marks for message scheduling diagram explanation.

Late submission of coursework policy: Late submissions will be processed in accordance with current University regulations which state: “the time period during which a student may submit a piece of work late without authorisation and have the work capped at 40% [50% at PG level] if passed is 14 calendar days. Work submitted unauthorised more than 14 calendar days after the original submission date will receive a mark of 0%. These regulations apply to a student’s first attempt at coursework. Work submitted late without authorisation which constitutes reassessment of a previously failed piece of coursework will always receive a mark of 0%.” Word Limits.

Marking Rubric - Work is fully complete. All sections have been thought out and described in detail. Excellent understanding of the underlying topic is displayed by the student. Topic is comprehensively covered and reasoned. Excellent critical analysis is demonstrated. Decisions have been well researched and thought out. All possible outcomes and their security implications are assessed and presented in a clear and concise manner. The report is excellently written and enjoyable to read. References are complete and of a high standard.