I. Assessment Requirements Network security aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of interconnected systems and information. Due to the wide-ranging environments and platforms that are in use, and the lack of security awareness by many users, network security is a complex task. One key technology that enables users to protect the security and privacy of their information is IPSEC, a fundamental part of IPv6. This assignment allows you to build your knowledge and understanding of the theoretical issues in networks. In particular, you will submit a report that will demonstrate the threats to networked computers and ways in which these threats may be mitigated by the deployment of the security countermeasures provided by IPv6 and IPSEC. This is an individual coursework. II. Assessment Scenario/Problem To pass the coursework you must submit written report. In the report you need to demonstrate your understanding of IPv6 and IPSEC and how it could be applied within an organisation to ensure user data security and privacy over inherently insecure networks. You are required to provide an overview of the key elements and concepts of IPv6. In particular, you should identify how IPv6 differs from IPv4 by comparing and contrasting the two networking technologies. You should provide a discussion of the key security features provided by IPv6 and IPSEC to ensure confidentiality, integrity and authentication. This section will be supported by references to academic sources, Web sites and books on this subject. This section should also discuss the key challenges that IPv6 and IPSEC aim to overcome. IPSEC relies on the concept of Security Associations that are formed between two or more network entities and you should discuss how these are formed and how they aid the security effort. Finally, you should compare and contrast IPSEC Transport and Tunnel modes, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of both modes in providing user and organisational security. Your report should be around 2500 words mark (excluding references and appendices). Care should be taken to ensure that the report contains correct references to all cited work in an appropriate style, for example, the Harvard Referencing System. You should submit your report to the Dropbox in NOW before the submission deadline./nAssessment criteria: III. Assessment Criteria • • • • IPv6 and IPSEC overview (10%) Comparison with IPv4 (10%) IPv6 and IPSEC security features (30%) Security Associations (20%) • IPSEC Transport and Tunnel modes (30%) IV. Feedback Opportunities Formative (Whilst you're working on the coursework) You will be given the opportunity to receive informal verbal feedback from your tutor regarding your coursework development during the lab sessions. Summative (After you've submitted the coursework) You will receive specific feedback regarding your coursework submission together with your awarded mark when it is returned to you. Clearly, feedback provided with your coursework is only for developmental purposes so that you can improve for the next assessment or subject-related module. V. Resources that may be useful Referencing styles please use Harvard as detailed here Guide to planning your time here and an automated planner here Guidance on avoiding cheating is here Remember to use Outlook or physical calendars to block out time between lectures and labs to work on this coursework. VI. Moderation The Moderation Process All assessments are subject to a two-stage moderation process. Firstly, any details related to the assessment (e.g., clarity of information and the assessment criteria) are considered by an independent person (usually a member of the module team). Secondly, the grades awarded are considered by the module team to check for consistency and fairness across the cohort for the piece of work submitted./nClass Scale FIRST (Excellent) Exceptional 1st High 1st Mid 1st Low 1st High 2.2 UPPER SECOND High 2.1 Mid 2.1 (Very good) Low 2.1 LOWER SECOND Mid 2.2 (Good) Low 2.2 THIRD (Sufficient) High 3rd Mid 3rd Low 3rd Marginal Fail FAIL (Insufficient) Mid Fail Low Fail ZERO Zero Grading Descriptors General Characteristics Exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the area of study; evidence of extensive and appropriate selection and critical evaluation/synthesis/analysis and of reading/research beyond the prescribed range, in both breadth and depth, to advance work/direct arguments; exceptional demonstration of relevant skills; excellent communication; performance deemed to be beyond expectation. Outstanding/excellent knowledge and understanding of the area of study as the student is typically able to go beyond what has been taught (particularly for a mid/high 1st); evidence of extensive and appropriate selection and critical evaluation/synthesis/analysis of reading/research beyond the prescribed range, to advance work/direct arguments; excellent demonstration of relevant skills; excellent communication; performance deemed beyond expectation of the level. Very good knowledge and understanding of the area of study as the student is typically able to relate facts/concepts together with some ability to apply to known/taught contexts; evidence of appropriate selection and evaluation of reading/research, some beyond the prescribed range, may rely on set sources to advance work/direct arguments; demonstrates aunomy in approach to learning; very good demonstration of relevant skills; strong communication skills. Good knowledge and understanding of the area of study balanced towards the descriptive rather than analytical; evidence of appropriate selection and evaluation of reading/research but generally reliant on set sources to advance work/direct arguments; good demonstration of relevant skills, though may be limited in range; communication shows clarity but structure may not always be coherent. Knowledge and understanding is sufficient to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts but fails to make meaningful synthesis; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work may be more generally descriptive; strong reliance on available support set sources to advance work; arguments may be weak or poorly constructed; adequate demonstration of relevant skills over a limited range; communication/presentation is generally competent but with some weaknesses. Insufficient knowledge and understanding of the area of study; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work is more generally descriptive; fails to address some aspects of the brief; a limited use of sources to advance work; arguments may be weak/poor or weakly/poorly constructed; demonstration of relevant skills over a reduced range; communication shows limited clarity, poor presentation, structure may not be coherent. Highly insufficient knowledge or understanding of the area of study; understanding is typically at the word level with facts being reproduced in a disjointed or decontextualised manner; fails to address the outcomes addressed by the brief; typically ignores important sources in development of work and data/evidence inappropriately used; weak technical and practical competence hampers ability to demonstrate/communicate achievement of outcomes. Work of no merit OR absent, work not submitted, penalty in some misconduct cases./n

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