7COM1069 Assignment 2 Briefing Sheet 2020 - 0.1

School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science
Assignment Briefing Sheet (2020/21 Academic Year)

Section A: Assignment title, important dates and weighting
Assignment title: Wireshark Group or Individual

individual:
Module title: Cyber Operations Module 7COM1068

code:
Module leader: Stilianos Vidalis Moderator’s

initials:
Submission 14.01.2021 Target date for return of 29.01.2021

deadline: marked assignment:
23:50
You are expected to spend about 15 hours to complete this assignment to a

satisfactory standard.
This assignment is worth 50% of the overall assessment for this module.
Section B: Student(s) to complete

Student ID number Year Code
Notes for students

• For undergraduate modules, a score above 40% represent a pass performance at honours level.
• For postgraduate modules, a score of 50% or above represents a pass mark.
• Late submission of any item of coursework for each day or part thereof (or for hard copy submission
only, working day or part thereof) for up to five days after the published deadline, coursework relating
to modules at Levels 0, 4, 5, 6 submitted late (including deferred coursework, but with the exception of
referred coursework), will have the numeric grade reduced by 10 grade points until or unless the
numeric grade reaches or is 40. Where the numeric grade awarded for the assessment is less than
40, no lateness penalty will be applied.
• Late submission of referred coursework will automatically be awarded a grade of zero (0).
• Coursework (including deferred coursework) submitted later than five days (five working days in the
case of hard copy submission) after the published deadline will be awarded a grade of zero (0).
• Regulations governing assessment offences including Plagiarism and Collusion are available from
https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/governance/university-policies-and-regulations-uprs/uprs (please
refer to UPR AS14)
• Guidance on avoiding plagiarism can be found here:
https://herts.instructure.com/courses/61421/pages/referencing-avoiding-
plagiarism?module_item_id=779436
• Modules may have several components of assessment and may require a pass in all elements. For
further details, please consult the relevant Module Handbook (available on Studynet/Canvas, under
Module Information) or ask the Module Leader.
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Assignment Briefing Sheet (2020/21 Academic Year)
This Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes (from Definitive Module
Document):
1. Develop a deep and systematic understanding and knowledge of Information Environments in

terms of deterrence, detection, protection and reaction to access,
2. Critically reflect on the implementation and management of offensive Cyber Operations at all
levels,
3. Design and undertake substantial investigations under the context of situational awareness,
4. Demonstrate self-direction and creativity in designing and developing a cyber defence
environment
Assignment Brief:
This is an individual assessment. It is expected that the report will be in the region of 1500 words.
You are expected to conduct an analysis of the network packet capture that will be made available to you,
using Wireshark. You are required to present your findings in a factual manner to convince decision
makers of a large corporation on business strategies.
The capture will be made available to you in LB154 and through Canvas. The analysis rig you will have to
use for this activity is setup in the CSC Labs but because of UH policies on Covid-19, you will have to use
Wireshark from your own device.
The deadline is on the 14.01.2021 by electronic submission via Canvas.
Please see the table underneath for the expected structure of the report and for the breakdown of the
mark allocation. Although there are no allocated marks for references and bibliography you are expected
to use appropriate peer reviewed sources for supporting your arguments, and an appropriate referencing
style as per the University regulations.
Assignment 2 Structure and Criteria Mark

Available
Statistical analysis (network boundaries, active nodes, external sources, 20
type of traffic and protocols)
Activity narrative and attack identification (of one attacker) 20
Attack explanation (of one attacker) 10
Total 50
Submission Requirements:
You are required to submit a PDF report using the submission link provided on Canvas. You are expected
to demonstrate an insight into the implications of the problem introduced in each task by using clear and
concise arguments. The report should be well written, showing good skills in creativity and design.
Sentences should be of an appropriate length and the writing style should be brief but informative.
Remember, cyber operators report on facts and avoid comments and generalisations!
Marks awarded for:
Please see last page for what the assessors will be looking for in your reports. A rubric will be provided on
Canvas.
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Type of Feedback to be given for this assignment:
In-course formative feedback and individual personalised summative feedback.

Formative feedback will be given for assignment through Canvas and during the scheduled sessions as
per the module delivery plan. Individual personalised summative feedback will be given through Canvas
for the final submission. Every week, Review & Reflection questions related to the assessment activities
will be posted on Canvas. These questions will help you to reflect on the activities you will be undertaking
as part of the assessed work for the module, self-assess your work as you progress through the module
and help you understand the subject better.
Feedback is not just the marks and the commentary at the end of the module – it is also the regular verbal
advice about your work as you undertake the scheduled activities. If you fail to participate to the scheduled
sessions and you fail to engage with the class and with the instructors, you will not receive feedback.
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Overall Grade Description

The follow descriptions provide the characteristics that would define achievement at the stated levels.
Criteria Fail (< 40) Marginal Fail (40 – 49) Pass (50 – 59) Good (60 – 69) Excellent (>70)
No statistical analysis (or analysis is Statistical analysis is undertaken but it Complete statistical analysis. One Very good level of knowledge & High academic learning ability
wrong). No attack identification. No may contain mistakes. One attack has attack is clearly identified and understanding is demonstrated. achieved with excellent
attack explanation. Very week report been identified. Vague explanation of explained but link with the pcap Complete statistical analysis. understanding of the various
structure. Lack of originality. one attack. Report structure is not file is weak. Report provides complete attacks, demonstrating
appropriate. identification of one attack and professionalism and
comprehensive explanation. Link methodological thinking in
with pcap file and evidence of the conducting the analysis. Highly
analysis are very strong. Analysis developed piece of work. No
may contain some errors. errors.
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School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

Assignment Briefing Sheet (2020/21 Academic Year)

Assignment title: Wireshark Group or Individual

Module title: Cyber Operations Module 7COM1068

Module leader: Stilianos Vidalis Moderator’s

Submission 14.01.2021 Target date for return of 29.01.2021

You are expected to spend about 15 hours to complete this assignment to a

Section B: Student(s) to complete

Notes for students

Assignment Briefing Sheet (2020/21 Academic Year)

1. Develop a deep and systematic understanding and knowledge of Information Environments in

The deadline is on the 14.01.2021 by electronic submission via Canvas.

Assignment 2 Structure and Criteria Mark

Marks awarded for:

Type of Feedback to be given for this assignment:

In-course formative feedback and individual personalised summative feedback.

Overall Grade Description

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