SEC5102: Secure Systems

Assessment Instructions

Title: The AAA Framework

Assessment: 1 – Portfolio (Element 1).

Issued: Friday, 09 Oct 20

Due: 5:00 p.m. on Friday 16 October 2020.

Weighting: 30% of portfolio (15% of overall module grade).

Author: Dr Thaier Hamid.

Activity Instructions

The AAA Framework is a simple way to understand security issues surrounding the access ability of individuals within an organization. The Internet Engineering Task Force researched and coined the acronym in the early 2000s. The 3 As stand for Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Understanding and crafting policies around this framework can help make systems more secure.

1) Critically evaluate the AAA framework, support your answer with examples and references.

2) Using GNS3 and TACACS+ Server build your own network and implement AAA framework, support your report with screenshots and try to present your problems solving skills.

Presenting Your Work

You should submit your work in a word-processed document, e.g. MS Word, LibreOffice Writer, etc.

There is a limit of 1000 words, excluding any references or appendices, for this portfolio element. Penalties may apply to work exceeding this limit. The module guide provides further details.

You can choose how to write your document. However, given the modest word limit, you may find it useful to use a tabular layout for your analysis

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Your document must also state: 1) the module number and title; 2) the assessment number and title; 3) your student number. This work will be marked anonymously.

The module guide contains further guidance on the presentation of your work.

Expected Number of Sources

There is no expected number of sources for this portfolio element. However, to avoid plagiarism, any external material used in your work must be properly referenced and cited. Please see the module guide for more information.

Submitting Your Work

You must upload your work using the Turnitin submission link on the Moodle page for this module.

Specific Assessment Criteria

This assessment will be graded against the University of Bolton’s “General Assessment Criteria for Written Assessments Level HE5”. These are provided in the module.

Learning Outcomes

This assessment element contributes to the learning outcomes for the overall portfolio assessment as follows.

Late Submission

See module guide.

Academic Misconduct

See module guide.

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