ITC578 - Dark Web: Subject Outline

Subject Outline
ITC578 - Dark Web
Table of Contents
Subject Summary ...................................................................................................................2
Subject Coordinator ...............................................................................................................2
Subject Coordinator ..................................................................................................2
Email ..........................................................................................................................2
Phone .........................................................................................................................2
Consultation procedures ..........................................................................................2
Subject Overview....................................................................................................................2
Abstract......................................................................................................................2
Learning outcomes....................................................................................................3
Subject content .........................................................................................................3
Academic Progress Requirements............................................................................3
Assumed knowledge .................................................................................................3
Subject Schedule & Delivery ..................................................................................................3
Prescribed text...........................................................................................................3
Class/tutorial times and location .............................................................................4
Schedule ....................................................................................................................5
Learning materials.....................................................................................................6
Learning, teaching and support strategies ..............................................................6
Recommended student time commitment .............................................................9
Assessment and Exam Items ..................................................................................................9
Essential requirements to pass this subject.............................................................9
Items ........................................................................................................................10
Online Quizes .............................................................................................10
Short Questions .........................................................................................12
Analytical Questions ..................................................................................15
Research report..........................................................................................18
Final Exam .................................................................................................23
Assessment and Exam Information .....................................................................................30
Academic Integrity ..................................................................................................30
Referencing..............................................................................................................30
How to submit your Assessment and Exam items.................................................30
Postal Assessment - submission process..................................................30
Hand delivered Assessment - submission process ..................................30
Alternative Assessment - submission process..........................................30
Interact2 - Online exam submission process ............................................31
Extensions................................................................................................................31
How to apply for special consideration..................................................................32
Penalties for late submission..................................................................................32
Resubmission ..........................................................................................................33
Feedback processes ................................................................................................33
Assessment return...................................................................................................33
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Student Feedback & Learning Analytics ..............................................................................33
Evaluation of subjects .............................................................................................33
Changes and actions based on student feedback .................................................33
Learning analytics ...................................................................................................33
Services & Support ...............................................................................................................34
Develop your study skills ........................................................................................34
Library Services .......................................................................................................34
Policies & Regulations ..........................................................................................................34
Subject Outline as a reference document..............................................................34
Subject Summary
ITC578 - Dark Web

Session 2 2021
Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering
Internal Mode
Credit Points 8
Welcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University. Please refer to the University's
Acknowledgement of Country (http://student.csu.edu.au/study/acknowledgement-of-
country).
Subject Coordinator
Subject Coordinator Mr Mohsin Murtaza

Email mmurtaza@studygroup.com
Phone 03 9935 7960
Consultation procedures
I am available for consultation throughout the session. The best way to contact me is via
email. For emails, please remember to include your name, student number, contact details
and the subject code. Since I am responsible for several subjects it is helpful to have this
information before I respond to your query. This will also avoid your email being treated as
SPAM.
Subject Overview
Abstract
This subject provides a broad overview of emerging malicious and cybercriminal activities
inside the dark web. The subject also analyses dark web content and investigates anonymising
networks in the dark web using publically available tools. Students will also learn dark web
forensics and mitigating techniques to defend against cybercrime.

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Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
• be able to analyse the malicious and cybercriminal activities inside the dark web;
• be able to analyse dark web content and create web logs;
• be able to evaluate forensic techniques used to defend against cybercrime;
• be able to investigate the usage of anonymising networks in the dark web using
publically available tools; and
• be able to investigate the threat landscape in the dark web and appraise mitigating
techniques used to combat cybercrime.
Subject content
Information regarding the subject’s content is outlined above in the Schedule.
Academic Progress Requirements

The Assessment Policy (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-
current.php?id=301&version=11) (https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-
current.php?id=301&version=11)sets out the criteria for monitoring academic progress in all
coursework degrees. Passing more than 50% of subjects in each session of study and passing
key subjects (https://student.csu.edu.au/my-course/my-subjects-and-results/key-subjects) on
the first attempt are both indicators of satisfactory academic progress through your course.
The University will contact and offer support to students who do not meet academic progress
requirements. There are three stages of academic progress: Stage 1 involves optional support,
Stage 2 requires your engagement with the support offered and Stage 3 is where you will be
considered for exclusion from your course.
Assumed knowledge
ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals or ITC595 Information Security
Subject Schedule & Delivery
Prescribed text
Find information about the textbooks required for your subjects on the Current Students
(https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/information-planning/
textbooks) site. Check the Library (https://library.csu.edu.au/) to find out if your text is an
eBook.
Main Text:

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Inside the Dark Web
Erdal Ozkaya and Rafiqul Islam
1st Edition, Published June 2019, CRC Press, ISBN9780367260453
Recommended reading/resources
• Hands-On Dark Web Analysis - sion Retzkin, Packt Publishing, 2018, ISBN:
9781789133363
• Information Resources Management Association - Mehdi Khosrow, IRMA (EiC) (2017)

• The Dark Web: Breakthroughs in Research ISBN10: 1522531637 ISBN13:
9781522531630, Igi Global Disseminator of Knowledge Hswinchun Chen (2012) Dark
Web: Exploring the data mining the Dark Side of the Web , Springer
• William Stallings (2017). Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice
(7th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc., Prentice Hall.
• The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld Paperback – by Jamie Bartlett
• Cyber War by Kevin Govern
• The Deep Dark Web: the hidden world (Volume 1) by Richard gAtOmAlO Amores
(Author), Peirluigi Paganini (Author), Gianni Motta (Illustrator)
• Darknet: A Beginner's Guide by Lance Henderson
• Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know® 1st Edition by P.W.
Singer (Author), Allan Friedman (Author)
• Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War Reprint Edition by Fred Kaplan
(Author)
Additional reading/resources will be advised by weekly announcements on the subject

Interact site.
Class/tutorial times and location

Your timetable can be found at https://mytimetable.csu.edu.au/odd/student
Further information is available via the Student Portal Class Timetable

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(http://student.csu.edu.au/study/study-essentials/timetable) page.
If you are studying at a Study Centre or other partner institution, your class timetable
information will be provided by your institution.
Schedule
Session Week
Topics Assignments/Notes
Week Commencing(Mon)
Introduction to
1 19 July 2021 Dark web and
Cybersecurity
The analysis
2 26 July 2021 threat landscape
in the Dark web
Assessment-1: Online Quiz-1 (Interact

Malicious Dark
3 2 August 2021 Test Centre) 5% - is due on the 8th of
web- ToR network
August, 2021
HECS Census Date for session 2: 09

Malicious Darknet August 2021
4 09 August 2021
- malware Assessment -2 (Short Questions 10% ) is
due on the 22nd of August 2021
Cybercriminal
5 16 August 2021 activities in the
darknet
Evolution of the
6 23 August 2021 web and its
hidden data
30 August 2021 Mid-session break
The web content Assessment -3 (Analytical Questions

7 06 September 2021 analysing 15%) is due on the 12th of September
techniques 2021
Assessment -1: Online Quiz-2 (Interact

Extracting
Test Centre) 5% - is due on the 19th
8 13 September 2021 information from
September 2021
dark web contents
9 20 September 2021 Dark web forensic
Open-source
Assessment -4 ( Research Report
intelligence &
10 27 September 2021 -15%) is due on the 3rd of October
The emerging
2021
trend of the

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Session Week
Topics Assignments/Notes
Week Commencing(Mon)
darknet and its

mitigating
techniques
04 October 2021 Revision of

11 Monday, 4th October Labour Day
selected topics
(PH)
Revision week &

12 11 October 2021
Exam preparation
Your exam will fall in these 2 weeks;

End of Session You will be notified of the date earlier
13 18 October 2021
Exam period in the Session via your Student
Message Centre.
End of Session
25 October 2021
Exam period
Please see below Additional/Replacement Class Requirements for this session: Classes
running on the following Public Holidays should have a replacement class:
• Monday 4th October 2020 ( Labour Day)
This study schedule has been devised to assist in your planning during the session and is
intended as a guide only.
Attendance is required at all scheduled lectures and tutorials.
Learning materials
Details of learning materials that support your success in this subject can be found in the
Interact2 Subject Site.
Learning, teaching and support strategies

Engaging with the subject means that you are making yourself familiar with the requirements
of the subject, accessing the subject material, participating in the classroom activities and
discussion forum and communicating with your subject coordinator. So that you don't fall
behind, it is important that you engage with your studies from the first week of the session.
The study schedule given before in the subject outline tells you what topics are to be studied
during each week of the session.
Subject outline
Your first task in the subject is to print out a copy of the subject outline (the document you are
looking at now), and read through it very carefully. You can find an icon at the top right of the
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page which will take you to a printable PDF of the subject outline. This document contains
essential information about the subject concerning assessment, marking criteria and special
consideration. Please be sure to make a note of when the assessment items are due and when
the exam period is. Since we won't know the exam date until around the middle of the session,
you must make sure you are available for the entire exam period.
Subject Site
The subject Interact site is where you will find the material and information that you need in
order to engage with the subject. The site is divided into sections which are accessed from
tabs on the left-hand side of the page. Learning modules are also accessible from the subject
site. You should check the site for announcements at least once a week - these appear on your
Interact dashboard and are also sent by email.
Weekly Lectures
In this subject, there are also lots of opportunities for you to engage with me, with your peers
and with the subject. We will have weekly lectures (online meetings) throughout the session
where we can discuss subject content and assessment items. The schedule of weekly online
meetings will be available via interact2 site of the subject.
Online engagement
Students are expected to engage in the online aspects of the subject. These include:
• Participation in asking questions and interacting with your classmates in the online
discussion forum. I will also be reading the forum and answering questions regularly during
the session, typically twice each week.
Academic Learning Support Assistance:
Visit the learning support website for advice about assignment preparation, academic
reading, and note-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://student.csu.edu.au/
study (http://student.csu.edu.au/study%E2%80%8B)
Study Support Coordinators are available at each campus to assist students with a range of
academic support including:
• Referencing and citing sources with APA7

• Paraphrasing and summarising sources
• How to research assessment topics effectively
• Developing an argument through paragraph structure
• Draft checks for grammar and sentence structure
• Formatting essays and reports
For appointments with Study Support in Melbourne, please send an email to

CSUstudysupportmc@studygroup.com (mailto:CSUstudysupportmc@studygroup.com)
For appointments with Study Support in Sydney, please send an email to

CSUDarlinghurstStudySupport@studygroup.com
(mailto:CSUDarlinghurstStudySupport@studygroup.com)

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For appointments with Study Support in Brisbane, please send an email to
CSUBrisbaneStudySupport@studygroup.com
(mailto:CSUBrisbaneStudySupport@studygroup.com)
To contact Study Support Coordinators for your campus via phone or Zoom, please visit
this iLearn site (https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/
listContentEditable.jsp?content_id=_4447316_1&course_id=_59470_1&mode=reset) for a
schedule of availability.
Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer.
Library services
The Library supports your learning journey by providing the following:
• Qualified Information professionals to assist with all your information needs.

• Library orientation, database searching and information literacy workshops run
during the semester
To access the range of resources available to you at Charles Sturt University Study Centres, go
to the library’s iLearn page (https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/
listContent.jsp?course_id=_59470_1&content_id=_4445538_1&mode=reset)
The CSU Library provides access to online resources including:
• Peer-reviewed journal articles

• eBooks
• Company and government reports
• eJournals
• Dissertations & theses
• Newspapers including Business & Financial newspapers in Factiva (see Business & IT
Journal databases)
• Other Reference resources (eg. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian standards,
online encyclopaedias & dictionaries to be read on the computer
Other CSU Library services and resources:
• Video tutorials in research skills, finding journal articles for assignments, topic
analysis
• Endnote referencing software
• Online assistance via free call on 1800 808 369, or ‘Ask a Librarian’ - Live Chat or Web
Form.
• Other online library services to help you successfully complete your assignments
Subject Library Resource Guides
http://libguides.csu.edu.au/

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Subject Library Guides are tailored guides for specific areas of study. Many subject guides are
set up for specific subjects offered by Charles Sturt University. The guides offer the fastest way
to get ahead in many of your subjects. Subject areas include Accounting, Business,
Information Technology and many others.
Online Tutorials
http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos
(http://student.csu.edu.au/library/study-research/training-tutorials-videos)
Learn how to:
• Use Primo Search to find eReserve study materials and journal articles
• Search journal databases and web resources for information for your assessment
tasks
• Identify appropriate sources of information and peer reviewed material, to evaluate
resources
Library Help
See the library’s iLearn (https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/

listContent.jsp?course_id=_59470_1&content_id=_4445538_1&mode=reset) for contact and
information to assist you with your studies and using the library. Friendly and quick assistance
is available. Ask for help finding information and navigating the library’s extensive eResources.
Recommended student time commitment
This subject is an 8 point subject. The Charles Sturt University Subject Policy states that a
standard 8 point subject should require you to spend up to 160 hours engaged in the learning
and teaching activities. These activities include the time spent in preparation for the
assessment, including study for examinations, tests, and assignment preparation.
Assessment and Exam Items
Essential requirements to pass this subject

You must obtain at least 50% in both the total mark and the examination mark in order to pass
this subject.
If you marginally fail these pass criteria you are entitled to a second chance in the following
circumstances:
i. You are eligible for an Additional Assignment (AA) if you submitted all assessment items,
passed the exam (e.g. you scored 50% or above) but received an overall mark between 45 and
49;
or
ii. You are eligible for an Additional Examination (AE) if you submitted all assessment items

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(including the final exam) but failed the exam (e.g. you scored less than 50%) and received an
overall mark 45 or above.
However, if you are found guilty of academic misconduct then you may not receive your
second chance.
Items
Item No. Title Value Due Date* Return Date**
1 Online Quizes 10% Variable -
2 Short Questions 10% 22-Aug-2021 10-Sep-2021
3 Analytical Questions 15% 12-Sep-2021 06-Oct-2021
4 Research report 15% 03-Oct-2021 25-Oct-2021
5 Final Exam 50% To be advised -

* Due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University
** Applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date
Assessment item 1 - Online Quizes

Value: 10%
Due Date: Variable Date
Return Date: -
Group Assessment: No
Submission method options: Alternative submission method
TASK
There will be two (2) online quizzes on topics 1 -7. The online quizzes must be attempted by
the students individually using the Test Centre in the Interact site. Each quiz is weighted 5%,
thus in total, the online quizzes are worth 10% of the subject grade. Students need to attempt
and finish the online quizzes through Interact2 Test Centre and it will be notified by the
Subject Coordinator.
Online Quiz 1
Key information:
• Quiz 1 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. This will cover concepts in topics 1 to

3. You will demonstrate that you are familiar with the key terminology and concepts in
these topics.
• This is a timed quiz and you have 60 mins to answer the questions
• It will be saved and submitted automatically when the time expires
• You can attempt the quiz only once, so make sure that you attempt it when you feel
you are ready and have reviewed the above topics

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• It will be available from 04 August 2021 00:01 to 08 August 2021 23:59 (Due date)
• There will be no practice attempt, when you start the quiz, you will need to complete it
If you do encounter any technical issues when completing the online quiz, please contact your
lecturer with a screenshot of the issue.
Online Quiz 2
Key information:
• Quiz 2 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. This will cover concepts in topics 4 to

7. You will demonstrate that you are familiar with the key terminology and concepts in
these topics.
• This is a timed quiz and you have 60 mins to answer the questions
• It will be saved and submitted automatically when the time expires
• You can attempt the quiz only once, so make sure that you attempt it when you feel
you are ready and have reviewed the above topics
• It will be available from 05 September 2021 00:01 to 19 September 2021 23:59 (Due
date)
• There will be no practice attempt, when you start the quiz, you will need to complete it
If you do encounter any technical issues when completing the online quiz, please contact your
lecturer with a screenshot of the issue.
RATIONALE
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to analyse the malicious and cybercriminal activities inside the dark web.
• be able to analyse dark web content and create web logs.
• be able to evaluate forensic techniques used to defend against cybercrime.
The online quizzes are designed to increase students' timely engagements with the subjects.
Especially, the first online quiz will be used to provide feedback to students. The online
quizzes are also designed to cover all the learning outcomes and allow students to test and
demonstrate their ability to understand the topics.
MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

Most quizzes will involve multiple-choice or true/false type questions, although quizzes may
include other contents. Marks will be given based on the correctness of the answers. The Test
Centre will be marked automatically and you will receive marks according to the following
criteria:
• HD: At least 85% of the answers were correct.

• DI: At least 75% of the answers were correct.
• CR: At least 65% of the answers were correct.

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• PS: At least 50% of the answers were correct.
• FL: Less than 50% of the answers were correct.
Assessment item 2 - Short Questions

Value: 10%
Due Date: 22-Aug-2021
Return Date: 10-Sep-2021
TASK
Your task in this assessment is to prepare a response to each of the questions. Please refer to
the marking guide when preparing your response to see what criteria and standards will be
used to assess your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 1 to 4.
Total Marks:10
1. Distinguish between Cyberwar and cybercrime. Explain why are cybercrime efforts
becoming more targeted?
2. Explain the general categories of dark web cybercriminals and their impact on online
services.
3. Differentiate the Privacy and Anonymity. Explain how Tor maintains anonymity during
web browsing.
4. Investigate the threat analysis on the deep web compared to the surface web. Why it is
necessary to protect from cyber threats?
5. Distinguish between virus and worms? Investigate the role of encryption in the
operation of a virus.
RATIONALE

Marks will be given using the following criteria
• correctness and completeness of the answers;

• inclusion of appropriate figures, where applicable;
• clarity of explanation;
• correctness of spelling, grammar, and format of the submission;

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• sufficient references and use of APA referencing style
The following standard will be used to mark assignment 2:
Assessable HD DI CR PS
components
Q1. The answer is The answer is The answer is The answer is

correct and correct and correct, but correct but not
Maximum
complete. You complete. A the complete and a
marks:2
have provided a detailed explanation is barely adequate
clear and concise explanation is not complete. explanation is
explanation with provided with Very few provided. No
an appropriate an appropriate references are references are used.
example. Accurate example. used and they There are
referencing using Accurate are not grammatical errors
APA 6th edition referencing formatted and spelling
Including using APA 6th appropriately. mistakes.
bibliography, in- edition
text citation. No Including
grammatical or bibliography, in-
spelling mistakes. text citation.
Only a few
grammatical or
spelling
mistakes.
The answer is The answer is The answer is The answer is

Q2 correct and correct and correct, but correct but not
Maximum complete. You complete. A the complete and a
marks:2 have provided a detailed explanation is barely adequate
Including using APA 6th appropriately. mistakes.
bibliography, in- edition
text citation. No Including
grammatical or bibliography, in-
spelling mistakes. text citation.
Only a few
grammatical or
spelling
mistakes.
Q3 The answer is The answer is The answer is The answer is

Maximum
marks: 2

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using APA 6th appropriately. mistakes.
Including
edition
bibliography, in-
Including
text citation. No
bibliography, in-
grammatical or
text citation.
spelling mistakes.
Only a few
grammatical or
spelling
mistakes.

Maximum correct and correct and correct, but correct but not
marks: 2 complete. You complete. A the complete and a
Including
edition
bibliography, in-
Including
text citation. No
bibliography, in-
grammatical or
text citation.
spelling mistakes.
Only a few
grammatical or
spelling
mistakes.

Maximum
marks: 2
Including
edition
bibliography, in-
Including

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text citation. No bibliography, in-
grammatical or text citation.
spelling mistakes. Only a few
grammatical or
spelling
mistakes.
PRESENTATION
• You are recommended to write the answers in a word document and submit it via
Turnitin. You can also submit your document in pdf format as well.
• Your answers to the questions should be precise but complete and informative.
• Each question in Task 1 should be answered individually with the corresponding label
to indicate the tasks completed.
• Your submission must be no more than 10 pages long (including diagrams), have
margins no less than 2cm, and be in a font size no less than 12 points.
• A cover page (outside the page limit) must be included and should contain relevant
identifying information.
REQUIREMENTS
For this assessment, you are required to use APA referencing to acknowledge the sources that
you have used in preparing your assessment. Please refer to the CSU referencing guide
http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu. In addition, a very useful tool for you to
use that demonstrates how to correctly use in-text referencing and the correct way to cite the
reference in your reference list can be found at https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/apa-6
Assessment item 3 - Analytical Questions

Value: 15%
Due Date: 12-Sep-2021
Return Date: 06-Oct-2021
TASK
Investigate attacks on anonymising networks
This assessment aims to assess the understanding of anonymising network inside the Dark
Web using The Onion Router (TOR) and analysing the network traffic. This assessment task will
also assess the following learning outcome of this subject as well as measuring progress
towards all the learning outcomes:
publically available tools
Description:

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In preparation for this assessment, you will be given a tour of the dark web and walked
through the technical details of how it works. Using this knowledge and skill, you will explore
how organisations can use the Darknet as a threat intelligence resource to proactively secure
your organisation’s information in this assessment. You are required to prepare an
anonymising network analysis report using the Tor browser based on the following
scenario:
As a security specialist for an organisation, you are tasked with the early detection of potential
threats and vulnerabilities such as data leaks and other cyber incidents that may damage your
organisation’s reputation. The organisation’s web server has alerted you to suspicious activity.
Initially, you investigated the security logs and completed all other security compliance
procedures that could be the source of an entry that appeared suspicious but no malicious
activity was detected. As part of your organisation’s security precautions and policies, you
proceed to investigate the source of the suspicious activity by going to the hidden/secret site
of the web by using available anonymising network tools.
Exploration of the dark web conditions: you may stumble upon the content you do not
want to see, as part of the safety practices when exploring the Dark Web, it is expected
that you stick to the purpose of this assessment task and look solely for sites relevant to
the threat intelligence. In line with CSU’s duty of care, you will be required to capture
how you used the safety protocols in your final report.
Your task:
1. You will access your network security logs (please make sure that you are not
breaching the privacy if it is your workplace logs)
2. Your task is to access the Dark Web safely and anonymously using the Tor network
through the Tor browser. The best way to keep yourself private you may combine Tor
with a VPN. You will be required to describe how you have kept safe while exploring
the Dark Web.
3. Navigate the Dark Web to discover suspicious activity by digging through search
engines. You need to start with Tor browser to conduct the dark web investigations
4. Evaluate its routing protocols and security features. You should be able to describe
the navigated hidden web traffic logs for your traffic analysis
5. In your report, you must include a description of the potential challenges of the Tor
network concerning traffic analysis.
This assessment also provides an opportunity for you to :

- demonstrate factual knowledge, understanding and application of state-of-art of the
anonymizing network;
- demonstrate the ability to investigate the usage of anonymising networks in the dark web
- apply understanding and knowledge to a practical situation;
RATIONALE
publically available tools.

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The following standards will be used to mark part B:
Components
Access and Comprehensive Detailed Good Satisfies the minimum

collection of summary of report summary of requirements. Provided
dark web the report is summary that results basic description of
traffic, provided which is consistent reflecting the access and collection
summarize is consistent with the assessment of dark web traffic and
the report with the task. task. Provides purpose. summarised the
with potential Report a accurate Provides a challenges faced in
challenges of provides and detailed general analysing net work
traffic logical overview of overview of traffic. Safety protocols
analysis, statements the results, the results, captured in the report.
including that explicitly threats and threats and Summary report
steps to illustrates how vulnerabilities vulnerabilities, contains referencing.
safeguard access and including a including an
yourself while collection of explicit outline of
exploring the dark web traffic reference to challenges
Dark Web. was achieved. challenges faced in
Maximum The potential faced in analysing
marks:15 challenges to analysing network
traffic analysis network traffic. Safety
was explained traffic. Safety protocols
in full. Safety protocols captured in
protocols captured in the report.
captured in report. Report Report
report. Report language is language
language is appropriate appropriate to
appropriate to to assessment assessment
the assessment with accurate with proper
with accurate referencing referencing.
referencing using APA 6th
using APA 6th edition.
edition.
PRESENTATION
Presentation
• Your answers to the questions should be precise but complete and informative.
• Your submission must be in a form readable by Microsoft Word or PDF/Acrobat format
and submit it via Turnitin.
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• The report should be precise but complete and informative and the number of words
within 800-1000 words.
• Your submission must be no more than 8 pages long (including diagrams), must have
margins no less than 2cm, and a font size no less than 12 points.
• Any text adapted from any source must be clearly labelled and referenced. Please
refer to the CSU referencing guide http://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu.
REQUIREMENTS
Assessment item 4 - Research report

Value: 15%
Due Date: 03-Oct-2021
Return Date: 25-Oct-2021
TASK
Your task in this assessment is to write a research report. Please refer to the marking guide
when preparing your report to see what criteria and standards will be used to assess your
work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 1, 3,4,5 and 6.
Research report: Total of 15 Marks
Task
Your task in this assessment is to write a research report. This assessment is designed to
demonstrate your familiarity with the underlying complex technology and industry
terminology that will help you leverage the Dark Web and analyse data discovery to
strengthen your security position. It will also start your journey towards gaining the
knowledge to establish relevant policies and procedures based on research and fact-finding
foundations.
Please refer to the marking guide when preparing your report to see what criteria and
standards will be used to assess your work and your progress towards Learning Outcomes 1, 3,
4, 5 and 6
Your report will consist of two parts:
Part 1: Annotated Bibliography
Refer to the following resources to help you set up your annotated bibliography

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What is an annotated bibliography: https://owll.massey.ac.nz/assignment-types/annotated-
bibliography.php
Sample annotated bibliography: https://owll.massey.ac.nz/sample-assignments/sample-
annotated-bibliography.php
1. A set of topics* is listed below. Choose one topic you are really interested in or is
closely related to your professional practice.
2. You are required to conduct a literature search on a topic of your choice. You should
choose at least three research papers, journal articles or conference papers). To start
you off, you will include the following article.
Hatta, M. (2020). Deep web, dark web, darknet. Annals of Business Administrative
Science, 2020, 19(6), 277-292. Retrieved https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/abas/19/6/
19_0200908a/_pdf/-char/en
Topics Set*:
• Cybersecurity threat landscape during COVID-19
• Malware as a Service (MaaS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cyber-Warfare, Attacks and Defences in the Australian Context
• ToR Network
• Crypto market and Cryptocurrencies
• Dark Web forensics
• The security impact of COVID-19 on social media
• Bay pointe Security Consulting (BPSC)
• CIA (Code Injection Attack)
• Social engineering
• Data exfiltration
• Network traffic analysis
* (You are allowed to select a different topic (not in the list) that is related to the subject but, in
that case, please let your Lecturer/subject coordinator know prior to your assessment)
Part 2: Discussion
From your annotated bibliography answer the following discussion questions:
1. Identify any important issue/s that you believe were not addressed (or not addressed
adequately) in the literature.
2. Explain why you view this issue/these issues as important.
3. Discuss what you believe to be the most important lesson you have learnt as a result
of your literature research.
4. Develop recommendations on how this knowledge will improve the security of your

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workplace.
RATIONALE
This assessment task will work towards assessing the following learning outcome/s:
• be able to differentiate between theoretical and cross-disciplinary approaches to the

dark web.
• be able to distinguish and classify the forms of cybercriminal activity through the dark
web, and the technological and social engineering methods used to undertake such
crimes.
• be able to investigate assumptions about the behaviour and role of offenders and
victims in the dark web.
• be able to analyse and assess the impact of cybercrime, along with the mitigating
techniques used to defend against cybercrime.
• be able to discuss, analyse and apply dark web-related research and applications.
RATIONALE
This assessment provides an opportunity for you to:
• demonstrate factual knowledge, understanding and application of state-of-art

information security;
• demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply information from various topics; and
• apply understanding and knowledge to a practical situation.
It also aims -
• to build an understanding and perspective of current hot topics in Cybersecurity; and

• to build generic skills including the ability for critical thinking, analysis and problem-
solving.

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Marking criteria
Components
Provide Demonstrate an Demonstrate an Demonstrates an Demonstrate an

your research ability to survey ability to survey ability to survey the ability to survey
report on the the literature. A the literature. A literature. A concise the literature. A
chosen topic with concise concise summary that is concise summary
supportive summary that is summary that is generally logically which is partially
literature (at least logically logically structured to create a structured into
3 sources) about structured, structured to comprehensive but, loosely linked
the challenges, integrates and create a cohesive mainly descriptive rudimentary
problems, links information and coherent piece of analysis. Some sentences to
relevant into a cohesive piece of analysis use of correct forensic create a
technologies, and coherent that consistently terminologies. comprehensive,
applications of piece of analysis uses correct descriptive piece
the technologies, and consistently forensic of analysis. Some
clarify vague uses correct to terminologies. use of correct
areas and the selected forensic
research topic, terminologies.
questions. terminologies
with
sophisticated
Maximum language.
marks:15
Learning
outcomes- 1,6
Identify any Comprehensive Reasonable Provided factual/ Limited knowledge

important issue/s knowledge of the knowledge of the conceptual knowledge of the topic and a
that you believe topic and an in- topic and a of the topic and an basic explanation
were not depth comprehensive overall explanation of of the issues that
addressed, or not explanation of explanation of the issues that were were not
addressed the issues that the issues that not addressed; addressed;
adequately in the were not were not
discussions. addressed. addressed;
Discuss why you
view this issue/
these issues as
important.
Maximum
marks:10

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Learning
outcome-6
Reflect on what The reflection is The reflection is The reflection is a The reflection
you believe to be an in-depth a reasonable reasonable analysis of attempts a basic
the most analysis of the analysis of the the learning analysis of the
important lesson learning learning experience, with some learning
you have learnt as experience, the experience, the analysis of the value experience, but
a result of these value of the value of the of the derived learning the value of the
discussions. derived learning derived learning to self. derived learning to
Maximum to self and the to self and the self is vague.
marks:10 enhancement of enhancement of
Learning the student’s the student’s
outcomes-3,6 appreciation for appreciation for
the issues the issues
surrounding the surrounding the
topic. topic.
Develop Comprehensive Reasonable Provided factual/ Limited knowledge

recommendations knowledge and knowledge and conceptual knowledge and an in-depth
for the safety of IT an in-depth an in-depth and an in-depth explanation of the
infrastructure of explanation of explanation of explanation of the recommendation
the workplace the the recommendation of of the issues with
recommendation recommendation the issues with supporting
Maximum
of the issues with of the issues with supporting evidence. evidence.
marks:10
supporting supporting
Learning
evidence. evidence.
outcomes-1,5,6
Provide Faultless Very good Good referencing, Evidence of

references (at
referencing, referencing, including rudimentary
least three) using
APA 6th including including reference list and referencing skills.
referencing reference list and reference list and in-text citations. A mix of good and
system including in-text citations.
in-text citations. in-text citations. Good quality poor quality
High quality references.
Maximum High quality references.
marks:5 references.
references.
PRESENTATION

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• Your submission must be in a form readable by Microsoft Word or PDF/Acrobat format and
submit it via Turnitin.
• Your answers to the questions should be precise but complete and informative. The guideline
about the expected length of your reports in terms of the number of words is 1500 - 2000;
• A cover page (outside the page limit) must be included and should contain relevant
identifying information.
REQUIREMENTS
Assessment item 5 - Final Exam

Value: 50%
Due Date: To be advised
Duration (including Reading, Writing and Technology Allowance): 2 hrs writing + 10 min
reading + 15 min tech allow
Exam Type: Online exam
Submission method options: Interact2
Invigilated: Yes
EXAM PENALTIES
Exam Penalties
The penalty for late submission of an exam will only apply to exam options (such as
Turnitin) that do not include an auto-submit function. It will be a deduction of the
maximum marks allocated for the exam equal, in percentage terms, to the extent of the late
submission. The extent of the late submission will be determined with reference to the
duration of the exam, including all allowances.
Example 1.
An exam with 120 minutes (2 hours) of writing time, 10 minutes of reading time and a 30
minute technology allowance is an exam of 160 minutes duration. If a student submits after
200 minutes, the 40 minutes of excess time represents 25% of the total duration and they
would therefore be deducted 25% of the maximum marks available for the subject.
Example 2.
An exam with 2 days (48 hours) of writing time. If a student submits after 60 hours, the 12
hours of excess time represents 25% of the total duration and they would therefore be
deducted 25% of the maximum marks available for the subject.
An example of the calculation would be:

Maximum marks allocated = 50
Penalty for being 25% in excess of the total duration = 12.5 marks (so, a score of 40/50

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becomes 27.5/50 and a score of 25/50 becomes 12.5/50).
Note that the penalties for late submission of an online exam are different to the standard
penalties for late submission of an assessment task covered in the Assessment
Information section below.
REQUIREMENTS
Your exam will be an open book, time-limited online exam with invigilation conducted by CSU
staff via Zoom. You will need access to a webcam and microphone. The exam will be timetabled
as per normal and you will be notified of your scheduled time via the exams office. The exam
questions will be available from an interact 2 test within your interact 2 site. The link to your
exam within Interact 2 will become active at the time specified in the exam timetable. Once you
have completed your exam, you will submit your answers to the online test as per the details
below. Detailed information about online proctored exams is available from the following link:
https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/information-planning/exams/
online-invigilated
What you can have in your online Zoom exam
• One desktop computer or laptop.

• Working built-in or external webcam and microphone.
• Photo ID.
• More than one browser opened to sit your exam.
• Other documents/applications opened on your computer/laptop.
• Have a bottle of water.
• Prepare a sufficient number of blank A4 pages to plan answers and work through
questions.
• Books and notes.
• Only use the chat function in Zoom to let your invigilator know if you’re having any
technical problems or need to use the bathroom. Chat with other students will be
disabled.
What to remove from your desk and exam room before your exam
• Computing devices other than a calculator and the device used to sit your exam.
• Mobile phones or other electronic communication devices (including smart glasses).
• iPads, tablets and MP3 music/media devices.
• Watches of any kind, including standard watches, smartwatches, hybrid watches and
fitness trackers.
• Briefcases, bags, attaché cases, shopping bags, backpacks or similar.
The time allocated to complete the exam is 10 minutes reading time + 2 hours writing time
+ 15 minutes technology allowance. The technology allowance gives you extra time to deal
with the different test conditions (e.g., making allowances for typing speed, slow internet,
etc.). You are allowed to answer questions in your test for the whole allocated time. The
test will be automatically submitted when that time is up. It is your responsibility to ensure
that questions are completed by that stage.
• Multiple choice questions will be randomised.

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• Text-based questions can be typed directly into the allocated text field in the i2 test.
• You can NOT handwrite answers and cannot upload external files.
• The exam will disable copy/paste and spell checker.
Academic integrity is important (https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-

resources/build-your-skills/academic-integrity). Thus various checks will be used to look
for academic misconduct. Written answers will be processed by turnitin to look for
similarities to web sources and other students’ submissions. Uploaded files will be
compared for similarities. IP addresses will be recorded to detect collusion and
impersonation. You may be interviewed to explain why you answered questions in certain
ways. Penalties for academic misconduct are severe. Also, people who make money from
academic misconduct do often resort to blackmail to make more money from their
victims.
The sample exam is a guide to the style and format of your final exam. Additionally, there
will be an example test to help you become familiar with how the i2 test system works.
The examination consists of:
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions

• 8 Short answer questions.
Sample Exam paper:
Charles Sturt University

School of Computing and Mathematics
Examination Exams Session XX, 20XX
ITC578 Dark Web [Sample Exam format]
WRITING TIME: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time and 15 minutes

technology allowance.
Writing is permitted during the reading time
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: Part A – 10 Multiple Choice Questions
Part B – 8 Short answer questions
VALUE: 50%
PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (10 marks)
Instructions:
• For each question, select the single best response from the options given.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answer. Attempt all questions. All
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questions have equal value (1 mark each).
1. The international standard for rating the security of a computer system is called:
a. The Common Criteria
b. The Universal Criteria
c. The Trusted Evaluation Criteria
d. The Orange Book Standard
2. Which of the following types of the password is the most secure against
eavesdropping?
a. A one-time password
b. A password that has been hashed
c. A password that has been randomly generated
d. A password that contains a mixture of upper and lower case letters, and digits
3. Techniques used for deciphering a message without any knowledge of the

enciphering details is called -
a. blind deciphering
b. cryptanalysis
c. transposition
d. steganography
4. “Release of message contents to any person or process not possessing the appropriate
cryptographic key” is a called -
a. sequence modification attack

b. disclosure attack
c. source repudiation attack
d. content modification attack
5. Which mechanism assures that a received packet was in fact transmitted by the party
identified as the source in the packet header and assures that the packet has not been
altered in transit.
a. Security
b. key management
c. authentication
d. confidentiality
6. Which approach is unsuitable for a connectionless type of application because it
requires the overhead of a handshake before any connectionless transmission,
effectively negating the chief characteristic of a connectionless transaction.
a. Replay
b. timestamp

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c. challenge-response
d. backward reply
7. Which one of the following is a secret entry point into a program that allows someone
who is aware of it to gain access without going through the usual security access
procedures?
a. backdoor
b. Multipartite
c. hatch
d. Trojan horse
8. Which one of the following attacks makes computer systems inaccessible by flooding
servers, networks, or even end-user systems with useless traffic so that legitimate
users can no longer gain access to those resources?
a. PWC
b. Backdoor
c. DDoS
d. Flooder
9. What antivirus programs are memory resident programs that identify a virus by its
actions rather than its structure in an infected program?
a. Second-generation
b. First-generation
c. Fourth-generation
d. Third-generation
10. The most promising approach to improved password security is-
a. computer-generated passwords
b. a reactive password checking strategy
c. user education
d. a proactive password checker
PART B: SHORT ANSWER (40 marks)
Instructions:
• Attempt all questions, each question has an equal value (5 marks each).
1. Describe with example the main differences between Cyberwar and cybercrime.

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2. Briefly describe, with an example, the malicious software. What is the role of
encryption in the operation of a virus?
3. Explain why does PGP generate a signature before applying compression and encrypt
the message after applying compression.
4. Explain how address-based authentication works. Is this a secure authentication
technique? Why or why not?
5. Describe the different classes of digital certificates and their uses.
6. Briefly describe, with an example, the malicious software. What is the role of
encryption in the operation of a virus?
7. What is extortion? How do criminals engage in online extortion?
8. Explain the difference between the traditional and contemporary methods used by
organized crime groups.
END OF EXAMINATION
RATIONALE

Marks will be awarded based on:
• appropriate application of facts, principles and concepts;

• an accurate expression of ideas;
• the correctness of answers;
• inclusion of appropriate figure(s), if applicable; and
• the use of appropriate techniques.
The following marking rubric will be the guideline for marking.
MCQ (Multiple choice questions)
All questions are worth equal marks and each question is worth 1 mark.
Short Answer Questions

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Criteria HD DI CR PS
Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate an Demonstrate an

an ability to an ability to an ability to ability to analyse, ability to
analyse, analyse, analyse, reason and analyse, reason
reason and reason and reason and discuss the and discuss most
discuss the discuss the discuss the concepts to draw concepts to draw
concepts concepts to concepts to justified justified
learned in draw justified draw justified conclusions that conclusions that
the subject conclusions conclusions are generally are generally
(This that are that are logically logically
includes logically logically supported by supported by
content from supported by supported by examples and examples and
online examples and examples and best practice. The best practice.
meetings, best practice. best practice. answers are The answers are
textbook Answers The answers generally logically partially
chapters, succinctly are logically structured to structured into
modules, integrate and structured to create a loosely-linked
readings and link create a comprehensive, rudimentary
forum information cohesive and mainly descriptive sentences to
discussions) into a cohesive coherent piece of analysis. create a
and coherent piece of Some use of comprehensive,
piece of analysis that correct security descriptive piece
analysis and consistently terminologies. of analysis. Some
consistently use correct use of correct
use correct security security
security terminologies. terminologies.
terminologies
and
sophisticated
language.
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

Test hosted in interact2
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT

Computer with a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser.

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Assessment and Exam Information
Academic Integrity
Play your part in maintaining academic integrity at our university. Complete your compulsory
Academic Integrity at Charles Sturt University (https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/
learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-integrity) subject. This subject will help you
understand our Academic Integrity Policy, our expectations of you, and the support services
available to help you meet your academic obligations.
You’ll learn how to avoid plagiarism, cheating, contract cheating, and collusion. Charles Sturt
University treats breaches of academic integrity seriously. We may use Turnitin to check your
submitted work for plagiarism or contract cheating.
You can also use Turnitin to check for plagiarism (https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/

learning-resources/information-planning/assignments/plagiarism-checking) in your
assessments before submission.
Referencing
Referencing is an important component of academic work. All assessment tasks should be
appropriately referenced. The American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style is
the default referencing style to be used in students’ assessment work. If your subject requires
a different style to be used, this will be stated in the assessment requirements. Get referencing
style guides and help with referencing from Charles Sturt’s Referencing webpage
(https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/learning-resources/build-your-skills/academic-
skills-help/referencing).
How to submit your Assessment and Exam items
POSTAL ASSESSMENT - SUBMISSION PROCESS

Under normal circumstances postal submissions will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required.
HAND DELIVERED ASSESSMENT - SUBMISSION PROCESS

Under normal circumstances hand delivered submissions will not be accepted for any of the
assessments required.
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT - SUBMISSION PROCESS

Assessment tasks that are not completed through the Subject site need to be submitted
electronically via Turnitin site by the due date. Turnitin password details for this subject will be
given by your lecturer.
Unless advised otherwise, all Turnitin submissions are due by midnight (AEST) of the date

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specified. Please note that the time and the date of your Turnitin submission will be used to
determine your official submission time.
All textual elements within an assessment must be submitted in a format that is readable by
Turnitin. Specific exceptions, where an assessment requires the insertion of image based
evidence of workings will be outlined in the context of the assessment. Students that
deliberately attempt to insert content of assessments in a format that is not readable by
Turnitin may be subject to Academic misconduct investigations.
Additional Submission Information:
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header
or footer of every page of any assignment. You are also required to rename your assignment
file before you submit via Turnitin as per below protocol:
SUBJECT CODE, SI, SURNAME, STUDENT ID, ASSESSMENT NUMBER
Example – ITC578 SI PATEL 11554466 A3 202160.doc
INTERACT2 - ONLINE EXAM SUBMISSION PROCESS

Your online exam will be delivered through an Interact2 test.
You may have previously completed an online quiz using this system. You will access your
Interact2 test using your online web browser, such as Chrome.
Please ensure that you have turned off any pop-up blocking software, as this may block your
online exam from opening in Interact2.
Once you login to your Interact2 subject site, you will see an option on the left-hand side of
your screen that will take you to your online exam page.
Before your exam is scheduled to start, a link will appear on this page. You may have to refresh
this page.
Interact2 will automatically submit your exam for you when the time is up or you can submit
your exam yourself if you finish early.
Please ensure you write your own responses within the text field provided. You will not be able
to cut and paste text into the exam respond field.
Extensions
It is best to complete assessment items by the due date. However, when something
unavoidable comes up an extension may be possible. The following principles are used when
processing extensions
1. For in-session assessment items, an extension request for up to three (3) calendar days can
be made by emailing your subject coordinator directly before the due date. In your email
please state the reason why you need more time as well as what precisely you are requesting.
Supporting documentation is not required. If an extension is requested in the above format

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with a valid reason and your request does not disadvantage other students, the extension will
be approved.
2. For in-session assessment items, extension requests of more than three (3) calendar days
must be made via the special consideration form: https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/. The
request must be made before the due date and must include supporting documentation.
Acceptable reasons are given in the Special Consideration Policy<https://policy.csu.edu.au/
view.current.php?id=00298>. Each request will be considered on a case by case basis. The
request may not be granted. The maximum extension possible will be seven (7) calendar days.
3. If you receive an extension, then you should expect the assessment item and its feedback to
be returned later. If you submit later than the extended due date you will receive late penalties
as per guidelines below.
4. Unless your extension permits otherwise, submissions received 10 days after the original
due date will receive zero.
5. For end of session exams, you can request a supplementary exam via
https://apps.csu.edu.au/specialcons/. This request must be made within 3 working days of the
date of exam and must include supporting documentation. Acceptable reasons are given in
the Special Consideration Policy <https://policy.csu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00298>. For
medical issues, a CSU medical certificate is required. If the supplementary exam (SX) is
awarded then your exam is moved to the next examination period. In order to preserve exam
integrity and manage the logistics of exams, the timing of a supplementary exam is heavily
restricted.
How to apply for special consideration

Academic regulations provide for special consideration to be given if you suffer misadventure
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Penalties for late submission

The penalty for late submission of an assessment task (without obtaining the Subject
Coordinator's approval for an extension) will be:
10% deduction per day, including weekends, of the maximum marks allocated for the
assessment task, i.e. 1 day late 10% deduction, or 2 days late 20% deduction.
An example of the calculation would be:
Maximum marks allocated = 20

Penalty for one day late = 2 marks (so, a score of 18/20 becomes 16/20 and a score of 12/20
becomes 10/20).
If an assignment is due on a Friday but is not submitted until the following Tuesday, then the
penalty will be four days (40% deduction or 8 marks in the example above).

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Submissions more than 10 days late will be acknowledged as received but will not be marked.
Resubmission
Under normal circumstances resubmission of assessment items will not be accepted for any of
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Feedback processes
Marking rubrics provided with each assessment item will be used to assess the submissions.
Assessment return
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instance to your lecturer. If the lecturer is not available, please contact your teaching team
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.
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• Information Resources Management Association - Mehdi Khosrow, IRMA (EiC) (2017)

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Assessment-1: Online Quiz-1 (Interact

HECS Census Date for session 2: 09

30 August 2021 Mid-session break

The web content Assessment -3 (Analytical Questions

Assessment -1: Online Quiz-2 (Interact

9 20 September 2021 Dark web forensic

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04 October 2021 Revision of

Revision week &

Your exam will fall in these 2 weeks;

• Monday 4th October 2020 ( Labour Day)

Attendance is required at all scheduled lectures and tutorials.

Learning, teaching and support strategies

Academic Learning Support Assistance:

• Referencing and citing sources with APA7

For appointments with Study Support in Melbourne, please send an email to

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The Library supports your learning journey by providing the following:

• Qualified Information professionals to assist with all your information needs.

The CSU Library provides access to online resources including:

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

Other CSU Library services and resources:

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See the library’s iLearn (https://interact2.csu.edu.au/webapps/blackboard/content/

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2 Short Questions 10% 22-Aug-2021 10-Sep-2021

3 Analytical Questions 15% 12-Sep-2021 06-Oct-2021

4 Research report 15% 03-Oct-2021 25-Oct-2021

5 Final Exam 50% To be advised -

Assessment item 1 - Online Quizes

• Quiz 1 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. This will cover concepts in topics 1 to

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• Quiz 2 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. This will cover concepts in topics 4 to

MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

• HD: At least 85% of the answers were correct.

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Assessment item 2 - Short Questions

MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

• correctness and completeness of the answers;

Charles Sturt University Subject Outline