Assignment 4: Security Assessment Graded
Assignment 4: Security Assessment Graded
Due Date: Submit to the Dropbox basket by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7.
Select a software application, preferably an information system that you currently use in your work setting, to assess security threats. You may personally test the application as well as observe the practices of other users.
If you do not currently have access to an automated system, then speak with your instructor to determine a mutually agreeable alternative.
Assignment Criteria
Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
Needs Improvement
(38%)
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
Content
Possible Points = 106 Points
Introduction
20 Points
18 Points
16 Points
8 Points
0 Points
Introduction presents the topic of security assessment in information systems and names the key sections of the paper.
Introduction presents the topic of security assessment in information systems and names some key sections of the paper.
Introduction does not present the topic of security assessment in information systems OR does not name the key sections of the paper.
Introduction does not present the topic of security assessment in information systems AND does not name the key sections of the paper.
No introduction present
Threat identification
33 Points
29 Points
26 Points
12 Points
0 Points
Clearly identifies threats along with potential impact of each.
Identifies threats and potential impact of each.
Identifies several threats but is not consistent in identifying potential impact associated with each.
Fails to clearly identify threats AND does not identify associated threat impact.
Does not identify threats.
Evidence-based recommendations
33 Points
29 Points
26 Points
12 Points
0 Points
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented clearly and discussed in detail.
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented and discussed.
Evidence-based recommendations to resolve each problem are presented but not discussed.
Recommendations to resolve each problem are present but evidence is not clearly presented or may be of poor quality and there is no discussion
No recommendations, evidence, or discussion are presented.
Conclusions
21 Points
19 Points
17 Points
8 Points
0 Points
Concluding statements clearly summarize insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements summarize insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements include a partial summary of the insights gained during the assignment.
Concluding statements do not summarize insights gained during the assignment.
Conclusion is not present.
Content Subtotal
_____of 106 Points
Format
Possible Points = 19 Points
APA format/Speaker notes
6 Points
5 Points
4 Points
2 Points
0 Points
0–3 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix.
Detailed speaker notes present on each slide
4–6 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix. Detailed speaker notes present on most slides.
7–8 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix. Speaker notes, when present, are inadequate to convey key information.
9 errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix. Speaker notes, largely missing and are inadequate to convey key information.
10 or more errors in use of APA format in title page, body of the paper, references, or appendix and no speaker notes
References and citation
6 Points
5 Points
4 Points
2 Points
0 Points
At least 3 scholarly references are provided. Texts may be used as additional references
AND
Ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
Only 2 scholarly references are provided AND ideas and information from other sources are cited correctly.
Only 1 scholarly reference is provided
AND there are errors in the citation of ideas and information from other sources.
There are multiple errors in the citation of ideas and information from other sources.
No scholarly references are provided.
Mechanics of writing/Presentation quality
6 Points
5 Points
4 Points
2 Points
0 Points
0–3 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
Slide total within maximum allowable number using graphics and space well.
4–6 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
Meets slide restriction.
Most, not all, slides use space, key words, and graphics well.
7–8 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
OR
Does not meet slide restriction.
OR
Many slides use space, key words, graphics poorly.
9 errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
AND
Does not meet slide restriction
AND
Poor use of space, key words, and graphics on most/all slides
10 or more errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other aspects of formal academic writing.
AND
Does not meet slide restriction
And
slides poorly done or missing important content
Format Subtotal
_____of 19 Points
Total Points
_____of 125 Points
