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An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors a network or system for malicious activities or breach of policy.
Research the concept of intrusion detection system (IDS) , in the context of cybersecurity and write a report documenting your findings. Your report should include the following:
- Introduction
- Background
- Classification of Intrusion Detection Systems
- Detection Mechanisms
- Conclusions & Future Trends
Rationale
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to explain fundamental information security concepts.
- be able to discuss and debate some of the security implications of computer networks, including cryptography.
- be able to communicate factors that relate to host and data security including vulnerabilities and patches and data protection mechanisms.
- be able to explain and debate issues and concepts related to management of ICT security including security planning and policy development.
Marking criteria and standards
| Assessable Components |
HD |
DI 84% – 75% |
CR 74% – 65% |
PS 64% – 50% |
FL 49% – 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction (8 marks) |
Comprehensive introduction to the topic. | Comprehensive introduction to the topic. Minor omissions only. | Introduction with some omissions. | Partially complete but correct introduction to the topic. | Fails to satisfy the minimum requirements as stated in the assessment. |
| Possible Marks |
8.0 – 6.8 | 6.7 – 6.0 | 5.9 – 5.2 | 5.1 – 4.0 | 3.9 – 0 |
| Background (10 marks) | Comprehensive background grounded in existing literature and concepts. | Comprehensive background grounded in existing literature and concepts. Minor omissions only. | Background grounded in existing literature and concepts. Some omissions. | Limited background information. Limited evidence of research. | Fails to satisfy the minimum requirements as stated in the assessment. |
| Possible Marks | 10.0 – 8.5 | 8.4 – 7.5 | 7.4 – 6.4 | 6.4 – 5 | 4.9 – 0 |
| Classification of Intrusion Detection Systems (24 marks) |
Comprehensive description of classification of Intrusion Detection Systems, grounded in theory and literature. | Comprehensive description of classification of Intrusion Detection Systems, grounded in theory and literature. Minor omissions only. |
Good description of classification of Intrusion Detection Systems. Evidence of research. Some omissions. |
Limited description. Limited evidence of research. | Fails to satisfy the minimum requirements as stated in the assessment. |
| Possible Marks | 24.0 – 20.4 | 20.16 – 18 | 17.76 – 15.6 | 15.36 – 12 | 11.76 – 0 |
| Detection Mechanisms (24 marks) |
Comprehensive description of IDS detection mechanisms, grounded in theory and literature. | Comprehensive description of IDS detection mechanisms, grounded in theory and literature. Minor omissions only. |
Mostly comprehensive description of IDS detection mechanisms. Evidence of research. Some omissions. | Limited description. Limited evidence of research. | Fails to satisfy the minimum requirements as stated in the assessment. |
| Possible Marks | 24.0 – 20.4 | 20.16 – 18 | 17.76 – 15.6 | 15.36 – 12 | 11.76 – 0 |
| Conclusions & future trends (24 marks) | Analytical and clear conclusions drawn, well grounded in theory and literature. | Good development shown in summary of concepts in the conclusion based in theory/literature. | Evidence of findings and conclusions grounded in theory/literature. | Limited evidence of findings and conclusions supported by theory/literature. | Unsubstantiated/ invalid conclusions based on anecdote and generalisation only, or no conclusions at all. |
| Possible Marks | 24.0 – 20.4 | 20.16 – 18 | 17.76 – 15.6 | 15.36 – 12 | 11.76 – 0 |
| Presentation; referencing using APA referencing system including in text citations. (10 marks) | Professionally presented report including all relevant sections as stated in the assessment. Faultless referencing, including reference list and in text citations. High quality references. |
Professionally presented report including all relevant sections as stated in the assessment. Minor omissions only. Very good referencing, including reference list and in text citations. High quality references. |
Professionally presented report including all relevant sections as stated in the assessment. Some omissions.
Good referencing, |
Average presentation. Evidence of rudimentary referencing skills. Mix of good and poor quality references. |
Major omissions in presentation. Sub-standard referencing. Poor quality references. |
| Possible Marks | 10.0 – 8.5 | 8.4 – 7.5 | 7.4 – 6.5 | 6.4 – 5.0 | 4.9 – 0 |
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