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IoT, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure Protection
Assessment Task - Case project - cybersecurity solutions for digital infrastructures.
Case Study: Optus Data Breach (2022) - Securing Digital Infrastructure in Telecommunications
Learning Outcome 1: Design a cost-effective cybersecurity solution for digital infrastructure based on system security requirements within technical and business constraints.
Learning Outcome 2: Assemble emerging cybersecurity solutions in IoT (Internet of Things), fog and cloud applications to protect digital infrastructure.
Learning Outcome 3: Evaluate and communicate innovative cybersecurity solutions that guide and influence stakeholders to ensure business sustainability and security.
Assessment Task
In your group, write a 1500-word report and deliver a 5-7-minute presentation on appropriate cybersecurity solutions for an organisation's proposed digital infrastructure.
Please refer to the Instructions section below for details on how to complete this task.
Context
Implementing cybersecurity solutions in IoT and fog applications is essential for any organisation. As IoT devices and fog computing become more common, technologies introduce new vulnerabilities and cybersecurity concerns. Without strong cybersecurity measures in place, organisations are vulnerable to a variety of threats, including unauthorised access, data breaches, malicious attacks, and even physical harm. By prioritising cybersecurity, organisations can protect their IoT and fog applications, sensitive data, operational continuity and reputation. It is essential to implement comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that include secure device authentication, data encryption, network segmentation, regular vulnerability assessments, and proactive threat detection and response. By doing so, organisations can mitigate risks, ensure the integrity and confidentiality of their systems, and create a secure and resilient IoT and fog computing environment.
This assessment task will help you develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. You will propose solutions that show your understanding of different cybersecurity practices and approaches. You will justify your choice for the solution proposed. This assessment task will also develop your skills in producing the best practices for protecting IoT, cloud and digital infrastructure. You will only identify significant problems that could happen most frequently in digital technology and find causes and solutions to these cybersecurity concerns to protect modern digital infrastructures.
Instructions
You will continue working in the groups you formed for Assessment task 2. In addition, you will use the findings from Assessment task 2 to design a feasible cybersecurity solution to address the organisation's system security requirements and concerns.
This assessment task consists of two parts:
A 1500-word group report proposing cybersecurity solutions based on the case scenario provided.
To complete this assessment task successfully, you must perform the following tasks:
Task 1: Review the Group Contract
Please read your completed ICD542 Assessment task 2 and 3 Group Contract
For Assessment task 3, you should keep records of communication and drafts.
Consult with your learning facilitator regarding any contribution or other issues.
Task 2: Review Your Findings from Assessment Task 2 and the Case Study.
Re-examine your findings from Assessment task 2 and consider practical and emerging cybersecurity solutions for IoT (Internet of Things), fog and cloud applications.
Access the case study from your learning facilitator in Module 10.
Carefully review the details to understand the organisation's cybersecurity
requirements.
Task 3: Complete a Group Report (1500 words):
Write a report on the case scenario. You must include visual diagrams to illustrate your cybersecurity solutions.
The report should address the following topics:
Introduction (approx. 150 words)
Summarise the main findings from Assessment Task 2, including the identified risks and security measures for the organisation's digital infrastructure.
Organisational Requirements and Constraints (300 words)
Describe the organisation's system security requirements.
Identify any criteria and specific constraints such as time, capacity, people, resources and funds that may influence the solutions.
Cybersecurity Solutions (700 words)
Select and develop appropriate cybersecurity solutions for the organisation's digital infrastructure proposal based on the identified cybersecurity concerns.
Determine the types of applications (IoT, fog and cloud) from which the solutions will be constructed.
Consider the organisation's sustainability and security goals when formulating practical, innovative solutions.
Justify the chosen solutions using authoritative secondary sources.
Use visual diagrams to support your responses.
Recommendations (250 words)
Recommend procedures to evaluate the performance and efficiency of the proposed cybersecurity solutions for ongoing sustainability and protection against future cyberattacks.
Conclusion (approx. 100 words)
Summarise the key points from the report.
Reference List
Include the sources you cited in the ‘References' section at the end of the report. Please adhere to the APA 7th edition style guidelines.
Use appropriate and professional format, layout and language for your report
Use 1.5 spacing, a wide left margin, a standard 12-point font (Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial) and align left-body text and page numbers.
Develop a clear and concise report that outlines the security solutions and policies in a way that is easy to understand for an audience consisting of both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Use plain language, avoid jargon and include examples where necessary.
Consistently run a spelling and grammar check; however, please remember that such checks may not pick up style and formality errors.
Ensure that you edit your work manually and carefully for style and formality level.
Task 4: Prepare and Deliver a Group Oral Presentation (5-7 minutes)
Prepare a 5-7-minute presentation to succinctly report on and evaluate the solutions presented in the group report.
During the presentation, each group member should introduce themselves and present the slides in a logical sequence.
All group members must participate in the video presentation with equal speaking contributions.
On the last slide, include in-text citations on the slides and a reference list using APA 7th edition style guidelines.
Referencing
Use the current APA style for citing and referencing.