The goal of this assignment is to analyze data & information security trends, work on various 

scenario and carry out literature review, evaluate information from online research with a strong

focus on understanding of course concepts in various situations.

Learning Objectives:

• Research on cyber threats, vulnerabilities & issues present in the information society.
• Research on information security mechanisms, strongly focusing on confidentiality,

integrity and availability

• To produce and justify appropriate cybersecurity analytical paper.

Required Task: Topic research writeup

writeup on the topic

in the format of Introduction-Body-Conclusion, based on the relevant concepts highlighted

below.

Further details/hints on the writeup

The introduction establishes the significance of your topic and gives a brief preview of the current

trends you have identified in the context of the subject/topic

The body contains more extensive information in relation to the topic, and how your chosen topic

currently uses some of the concepts learnt in the course such as:

- The use of Zero Trust Network Access

- The user access policies for their employees and customers

- Encryption protocols currently used (AES, DES, S/MIME, PGP etc)

- The encryption standards currently used

- The security standards used

- Some of the common vendors/suppliers who provide security services to your chosen

topic/industry

The conclusion provides an overview of what is your own conclusion from the research

suggesting any improvement areas/recommendations which you think would be benecial to your

chosen topic/industry.