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MODULE NAME:
MODULE CODE:
INFORMATION SECURITY
ISEC6321/d

ASSESSMENT TYPE: ASSIGNMENT (PAPER ONLY)

TOTAL MARK ALLOCATION: 100 MARKS

TOTAL HOURS: 10 HOURS

By submitting this assignment, you acknowledge that you have read and understood all the rules as per the terms in the registration contract, in particular the assignment and assessment rules in The IIE Assessment Strategy and Policy (IIE009), the intellectual integrity and plagiarism rules in the Intellectual Integrity and Property Rights Policy (IIE023), as well as any rules and regulations published in the student portal.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. No material may be copied from original sources, even if referenced correctly, unless it is a direct quote indicated with quotation marks. No more than 10% of the assignment may consist of direct quotes.
2. Your assignment must be submitted through SafeAssign.
3. Save a copy of your assignment before submitting it.
4. Assignments must be typed unless otherwise specified.
5. All work must be adequately and correctly referenced.
6. This is an individual assignment.


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ACADEMIC HONESTY DECLARATION
Please complete the Academic Honesty Declaration below.
Please note that your assessment will not be marked, and you will receive 0% if you have not completed ALL aspects of this declaration.

Declaration

SIGN
I have read the assessment rules provided in this declaration.

This assessment is my own work.

I have not copied any other student’s work in this assessment.

I have not uploaded the assessment question to any website or App offering assessment assistance.

I have not downloaded my assessment response from a website.

I have not used any AI tool without reviewing, re-writing, and re-working this information, and referencing any AI tools in my work.

I have not shared this assessment with any other student.

I have not presented the work of published sources as my own work.

I have correctly cited all my sources of information.

My referencing is technically correct, consistent, and congruent.

I have acted in an academically honest way in this assessment.


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Referencing Rubric
Providing evidence based on valid and referenced academic sources is a fundamental educational principle and the cornerstone of high-quality academic work. Hence, The IIE considers it essential to develop the referencing skills of our students in our commitment to achieve high academic standards. Part of achieving these high standards is referencing in a way that is consistent, technically correct and congruent. This is not plagiarism, which is handled differently.

Poor quality formatting in your referencing will result in a penalty of according to the following guidelines a maximum of ten percent being deducted from the overall percentage. Please note, however, that evidence of plagiarism in the form of copied or uncited work (not referenced), absent reference lists, or exceptionally poor referencing, may result in action being taken in accordance with The IIE’s Intellectual Integrity Policy (0023).
Markers are required to provide feedback to students by indicating (circling/underlining) the information that best describes the student’s work.

Minor technical referencing errors: 5% deduction from the overall percentage. – the student’s work contains five or more errors listed in the minor errors column in the table below.

Major technical referencing errors: 10% deduction from the overall percentage. – the student’s work contains five or more errors listed in the major errors column in the table below.

If both minor and major errors are indicated, then 10% only (and not 5% or 15%) is deducted from the overall percentage. The examples provided below are not exhaustive but are provided to illustrate the error.
Required:
Technically correct referencing style
Minor errors in technical correctness of referencing style
Deduct 5% from overall percentage.
Example: if the response receives 70%, deduct 5%. The final mark is 65%.
Major errors in technical correctness of referencing style
Deduct 10% from the overall percentage.
Example: if the response receives 70%, deduct 10%. The final mark is 60%.
Consistency

· The same referencing format has been used for all in-text references and in the bibliography/reference list.
Minor inconsistencies.
· The referencing style is generally consistent, but there are one or two changes in the format of in-text referencing and/or in the bibliography.
· For example, page numbers for direct quotes (in-text) have been provided for one source, but not in another instance. Two book chapters (bibliography) have been referenced in the bibliography in two different formats.
Major inconsistencies.
· Poor and inconsistent referencing style used in-text and/or in the bibliography/ reference list.
· Multiple formats for the same type of referencing have been used.
· For example, the format for direct quotes (in-text) and/or book chapters (bibliography/ reference list) is different across multiple instances.
Technical correctness

· Referencing format is technically correct throughout the submission.

· The correct referencing format for the discipline has been used, i.e., either APA, OR Harvard OR Law

· Position of the reference: a reference is directly associated with every concept or idea.

· For example, quotation marks, page numbers, years, etc. are applied correctly, sources in the bibliography/reference list are correctly presented.
Generally, technically correct with some minor errors.
· The correct referencing format has been consistently used, but there are one or two errors.
· Concepts and ideas are typically referenced, but a reference is missing from one small section of the work.
· Position of the references: references are only given at the beginning or end of every paragraph.
· For example, the student has incorrectly presented direct quotes (in-text) and/or book chapters (bibliography/reference list).

Technically incorrect.
· The referencing format is incorrect.
· Concepts and ideas are typically referenced, but a reference is missing from small sections of the work.
· Position of the references: references are only given at the beginning or end of large sections of work.
· For example, incorrect author information is provided, no year of publication is provided, quotation marks and/or page numbers for direct quotes missing, page numbers are provided for paraphrased material, the incorrect punctuation is used (in-text); the bibliography/reference list is not in alphabetical order, the incorrect format for a book chapter/journal article is used, information is missing e.g. no place of publication had been provided (bibliography); repeated sources on the reference list.
Congruence between in-text referencing and bibliography/ reference list

· All sources are accurately reflected and are all accurately included in the bibliography/ reference list.

Generally, congruence between the in-text referencing and the bibliography/ reference list with one or two errors.
· There is largely a match between the sources presented in-text and the bibliography.
· For example, a source appears in the text, but not in the bibliography/ reference list or vice versa.
A lack of congruence between the in-text referencing and the bibliography.
· No relationship/several incongruencies between the in-text referencing and the bibliography/reference list.
· For example, sources are included in-text, but not in the bibliography and vice versa, a link, rather than the actual reference is provided in the bibliography.
In summary: the recording of references is accurate and complete.
In summary, at least 80% of the sources are correctly reflected and included in a reference list.
In summary, at least 60% of the sources are incorrectly reflected and/or not included in reference list.

Overall Feedback about the consistency, technical correctness and congruence between in-text referencing and bibliography:

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Question 1: (Marks: 25)
You are a security consultant working with a leading South African bank, and you have been tasked with improving the security measures throughout the systems development life cycle (SDLC) of the bank's digital services. The South African banking industry is experiencing a surge in digital transactions and online banking services, making it crucial to ensure the security of customer data and financial transactions.

Task:
Discuss the role of security in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) within the context of the South African banking industry. Your discussion should address the following points:

1. Introduction (2 marks):
Provide a concise overview of the South African banking industry's current state in terms of digital services and the importance of security in this sector.
2. Security Considerations in Each Phase of the SDLC (12 marks):
Break down the SDLC into its main phases (phases will depend on the methodology deployed) and for each phase, discuss specific security considerations and practices that should be implemented by the bank. Highlight the importance of aligning security with each phase to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer data.
3. Compliance and Regulatory Aspects (4 marks):
Explain the relevance of South African banking industry regulations and compliance requirements in shaping security practices during the SDLC.
4. Challenges and Emerging Threats (5 marks):
Identify challenges and emerging threats that the South African banking industry might face regarding information security in the SDLC and briefly discuss adaptive strategies.
5. Conclusion (2 marks):
Summarise the key points discussed in your paper and emphasise the critical role of security in the SDLC of the South African banking industry.

Note: Your response should be well-structured and demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of security in the SDLC, with specific reference to the South African banking industry.
Formatting and References: Ensure proper formatting, and accurate citations and maintain references according to the guidelines of the IIE Harvard Referencing Style. Also, consult the referencing rubric available on page 2 of this question paper.

Answer 1

Grade: 90/100

Overall Feedback: Overall, your assignment is well-written and demonstrates a clear understanding of the role of security in the SDLC within the context of the South African banking industry. Your discussion is structured and covers all the required points in-depth. However, there are some minor technical referencing errors that need to be addressed to improve the overall quality of your work.

Feedback on Referencing:
- Consistency: Generally consistent, but there are some minor inconsistencies in the format of in-text referencing and bibliography. Please ensure that the same referencing format is used throughout.
- Technical correctness: Generally technically correct, but there are a few errors in the correct presentation of sources. Make sure to review the correct format for direct quotes and book chapters to avoid errors.
- Congruence: Mostly accurate, with one or two errors in matching in-text references with the bibliography. Double-check to ensure that all sources are accurately reflected in both sections.

Overall, your assignment is well-done, but paying attention to these referencing details will help improve the overall quality of your work. Keep up the good work!