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ASSIGNMENT BMIT5103
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this assignment is to specifically enable learners to analyse and discuss the
various forms of information technology security threats facing organizations today. Learners
will learn to carry out literature review to enable them to propose information system security
solutions based on comparative studies done on other organizations or based on their selected
readings.
REQUIREMENT:
Select a well known organization which had experienced a security attack on its information
system. You are required to analyze and discuss the root cause/s of this problem and study the
impact of this problem on the selected organization. Finally, you are required to propose a
well justified indepth information security solution to enhance the organizations information
system security.
TASK
1.) Survey the literature and write report on information system security (20%)
2.) Select a well known organization and provide a description of the organization.(5 %)
3.) Describe security attack on the selected company. You are expected to identify the
problems and. to investigate, analyze and discuss all contributing causes to the
problem ( or how did the problem occur). and also discuss the impact of the problem
on the organization. (35%)
ASSIGNMENT BMIT5103
4.) Propose information system solution that can be implemented to enhance the
organization information systems security. Your proposed answers may include
hardware, software, policies or procedure or any other appropriate measures. (35%)
5.) Conclusion (3%)
b.
The assignment should contain about 4000 5000 words (15 20 pages)
c.
d.
Notes:
You are to submit a softcopy of your assignment online through myVLE and a hardcopy
to your facilitator.
Plagiarism is not acceptable. If you are not sure what is meant by plagiarism, refer to the
various websites which discuss this matter, e.g. owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts.