projects:courses:csc3044_computer_security:assignment_tips

Assignment Tips

  • Sample video for security incident discussed in a movie
  • SSH versions
  • Video made for assignment
    • do not exceed too much of the timeline
      • if it is long → does not mean any extra mark
    • do not include long discussion or explanation by the person being interviewed, you will get points only for your participation and explanation
    • you can upload video to any file sharing websites such as youtube.com
      • make it private video
      • don't share with public
    • no need to get comments
      • turn off comments
    • no need to get 'likes'
      • turn off likes

FAQ

  • preferred reference format
    • APA
    • use a reference management software
  • date of report
    • Date of report was completed
    • the date you finished and completed the report
    • normal practice in industry
    • the format should be DD/MMM/YYYY eg 01/Jan/2022
  • interview format
    • optional to carry out the interview either physical in a quiet room or online using zoom
    • length of interview
      • if the time limit is 5 minutes(min) then length should be in the range of 20% eg. (5X60seconds(s) = 300s, range from 4 min to 6 min)
  • word limit
    • you should not generally write exceeding 20% of the word limit
    • the general idea that longer report is good and you may get good marks or get good promotion in your work-life
    • but this is not true as the person reading your report has to do extra work so try to limit your report
    • improve on the style of presentation and choice of words
  • topic for assignment
    • if the topic says software security, database or network
    • you can choose one of the above or multiple options
      • as long as you can explain about the topic in a interesting way
  • video to include in the report
    • please select only 1 scene
    • do not include one whole movie
    • the examiners don't have time to watch the whole movie
    • the scene should be rated as U which means it is suitable for the general audience
      • it is acceptable if the movie is not rated as U as we will not be using the whole movie
    • Select and share a small portion (clip) of a video or live stream with others by clipping it.
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