Assessment Details
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Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd. Trading as Asia Pacific International College
55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Assessment 1: Quiz
Due date: Week 4
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: 30 minutes
Weighting: 10%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1, ULO-3
Assessment Details:
This test will assess your knowledge of key content areas (Week 1, 2 and 3 contents) and to identify
further support needs. For successful completion of the quiz, you are required to study the material
provided (lecture slides, tutorials, and reading materials), engage in the unit’s activities, and in the
discussion forums. The prescribed textbook is the main reference along with the recommended
reading material. By completing this assessment successfully, you will be able to identify key aspects
of IT Audit and controls.
Marking Information: The quiz will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 10% of the total
unit mark.
Assessment 2: Case Study
Due date: Week 7
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: 2000 words
Weighting: 20%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5
Assessment Details:
This assessment is designed to assess students’ ability to apply theoretical learning to practical, real
world situations. In this assessment students are given a sample case study and asked to comment
upon it. In particular, emphasis on the reason(s) behind the situation that unfolded and actions that
could have been taken to prevent such incidents from occurring.
Case Study: NAB Data Breach
On the 26th July 2019, National Australia Bank (NAB) which is the 4th largest bank in Australia,
contacted approximately 13,000 customers to advise that some personal information provided when
their account was set up was uploaded, without authorisation, to the servers of two data service
companies. NAB’s security teams have contacted the companies, who advise that all information
provided to them is deleted within two hours.
NAB Chief Data Officer, Glenda Crisp, said the compromised data included customer name, date of
birth, contact details and in some cases, a government-issued identification number, such as a driver’s
licence number. “We take the privacy and the protection of customer information extremely seriously
and I sincerely apologise to affected customers. We take full responsibility,” she said. “The issue was
human error and in breach of NAB’s data security policies.” Ms Crisp said it was not a cyber-security
issue. No NAB log-in details or passwords have been compromised – and NAB’s systems remain secure.
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Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd. Trading as Asia Pacific International College
55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
“Our number one priority is to support our customers. We are moving quickly to proactively contact
every person affected.”
NAB called, emailed or written to each impacted customer individually. A dedicated, specialist support
team was in place, available to them 24/7. If government identification documents need to be
reissued, NAB would cover the cost. NAB would also cover the cost of independent, enhanced fraud
detection identification services for affected customers. Importantly there is no evidence to indicate
that any of the information has been copied or further disclosed.
NAB is advising impacted customers that they do not need to take any action with their account. “We
have reviewed these customers’ accounts, over and above our rigorous normal checks, and have not
identified any unusual activity. We will continue to monitor 24/7 to protect our customers’ accounts,”
Ms Crisp said. NAB also notified and was working with industry regulators, including the Office of the
Australian Information Commissioner. Ms Crisp said: “We take full responsibility. We can assure you
that we understand how this happened and we are making changes to ensure this does not happen
again.”
On further development, NAB CEO admitted that it is difficult to invest huge amount of money in
information security compared to the industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, Amazon. His opinion
was to leverage on the infrastructure created by these companies i.e. through cloud computing.
Marking Information: The case study will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 20% of the
total unit mark
Marking Criteria Not satisfactory
(0-49%) of the
criterion mark)
Satisfactory
(50-64%) of the
criterion mark
Good
(65-74%) of the
criterion mark
Very Good
(75-84%) of the
criterion mark
Excellent
(85-100%) of the
criterion mark
Overview of the
addressed
problem
(20 marks)
Inadequate
overview of the
addressed
problem
Basic level
overview of the
addressed
problem
Moderate level
overview of the
addressed
problem
Accurate
and detailed
overview of the
addressed
problem
Displays
exceptional level
overview of the
addressed
problem
Describe common
security issues
that an auditor
needs to
investigate
(30 marks)
Inadequate
description of
common security
issues
Basic description
of the common
security issues
Moderate level
description of the
common security
issues
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
common security
issues
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
common security
issues
Describe NAB’s
response to the
data breach
(10 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
NAB’s response to
the data breach
Basic description
of the NAB’s
response to the
data breach
Moderate level
description of the
NAB’s response to
the data breach
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
NAB’s response to
the data breach
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
NAB’s response to
the data breach
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55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Propose
information
security measures
NAB should adopt
(30 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
information
security measures
Basic description
of the information
security measures
Moderate level
description of the
information
security measures
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
information
security measures
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
information
security measures
Describe the role
of cloud
computing in
information
security
(10 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
role of cloud
computing in
security
Basic description
of the role of
cloud computing
in security
Moderate level
description of the
role of cloud
computing in
security
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
role of cloud
computing in
security
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
role of cloud
computing in
security
Assessment 3: Report-1
Due date: Week 9
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: 2500
Weighting: 30%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1, ULO-2, ULO-3, ULO-4, ULO-5, ULO-6, ULO-7
Course Learning Outcomes: CLO-1, CLO-6, CLO-8, CLO-9
Assessment Details:
This assessment is designed to assess students’ ability to apply theoretical learning to practical, real
world situations. In this assessment students are given a sample IT audit report and asked to comment
upon it. Students are expected to identify and discuss any irregularities found in the report, for
example, securing and preserving evidence. They should discuss possible audit strategies used to
produce the report and what actions, recommendations, or sanctions might be included in the report
as a result of the identification of irregularities. In completing this assessment successfully, you will be
able to learn how to analyse an IT audit report, learn relevant legislation, generally accepted auditing
standards and ISACA’s CORBIT framework, which will help in achieving ULO1, ULO-2, ULO-3, ULO-4,
ULO-5, ULO-6, and ULO-7.
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Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd. Trading as Asia Pacific International College
55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Marking Criteria and Rubric: The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 30%
of the total unit mark
Marking Criteria Not satisfactory
(0-49%) of the
criterion mark)
Satisfactory
(50-64%) of the
criterion mark
Good
(65-74%) of the
criterion mark
Very Good
(75-84%) of the
criterion mark
Excellent
(85-100%) of the
criterion mark
Identify the
audit focus and
scope of the given
audit report
(10 marks)
Inadequate
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Basic level
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Moderate level
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Accurate
and detailed
identification of
audit focus and
scope
Displays
exceptional level
identification of
audit focus and
scope
Describe audit
findings in the
RAMS
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings inside
RAMS
Basic description
of the findings
within RAMS
Moderate level
description of the
findings within
RAMS
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings in RAMS
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings in RAMS
Describe audit
findings in the
Horizon Power
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings inside
Horizon Power
Basic description
of the findings
within Horizon
Power
Moderate level
description of the
findings within
Horizon Power
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings in Horizon
Power
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings in Horizon
Power
Describe audit
findings in the
PRS and PRX
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings inside PRS
and PRX
Basic description
of the findings
within PRS and
PRX
Moderate level
description of the
findings within
PRS and PRX
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings in PRS
and PRX
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings in PRS
and PRX
Describe audit
findings in the
NRL-T
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings inside
NRL-T
Basic description
of the findings
within NRL-T
Moderate level
description of the
findings within
NRL-T
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings in NRL-T
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings in NRL-T
Describe and
discuss the
professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor
(10 marks)
Inadequate
understanding of
the professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor;
cannot discuss
concepts in own
words.
Basic knowledge
of the
professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor.
Exhibits breadth
and depth of
understanding
of the
professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor.
Exhibits accurate
and detailed
breadth and
depth of
understanding
professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor.
Displays
exceptional
understanding of
concepts and their
practical
application of the
professional,
legal, and ethical
responsibilities of
an IT Auditor
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Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd. Trading as Asia Pacific International College
55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Assessment 4: Tutorial Participation and Submission
Due date: Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: N/A
Weighting: 10%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO-1, ULO-2, ULO-3, ULO-4, ULO-5, ULO-6, ULO-7
Course Learning Outcomes: CLO-1, CLO-2, CLO-3, CLO-4, CLO-5, CLO-7
Assessment Details:
Different exercises assess students’ ability to understand theoretical materials on a weekly basis.
Students will be given simple activities each week and will be required to provide answers and
achieve identified outcomes.
Students will not be assessed on work that the tutor has not seen them produce in class so that
attendance is required as part of this assessment. Students are required to submit the work that
they have completed during the tutorial session. The details of the tutorial work and requirements
are provided on the online learning system.
Marking Criteria and Rubric: The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 10%
of the total unit mark
Marking Criteria Not satisfactory
(0-4) mark
Satisfactory
(5-8) mark
Excellent
(9-10) mark
Week-1 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-2 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-3 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-4 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
submission satisfactory
submission
excellent submission
Week-5 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-6 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-7 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
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Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd. Trading as Asia Pacific International College
55 Regent Street, Chippendale, Sydney 2008: 02-9318 8111
PRV12007; CRICOS 03048D
Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Week-8 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-9 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Week-10 (marked 0 – 10)
(10%)
Attendance and no
submission
Attendance and
satisfactory
submission
Attendance and
excellent submission
Assessment 5: Report-2
Due date: Week 12
Group/individual: Individual
Word count / Time provided: 2500 words
Weighting: 30%
Unit Learning Outcomes: ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, ULO6, ULO7
Assessment Details:
This assessment is designed to assess students’ ability to apply theoretical learning to practical, real
world situations. In this assessment students are given a sample IT audit report and asked to comment
upon it. Students are expected to identify and discuss any irregularities found in the report, for
example, securing and preserving evidence. They should discuss possible audit strategies used to
produce the report and what actions, recommendations, or sanctions might be included in the report
as a result of the identification of irregularities. In completing this assessment successfully, you will be
able to learn how to analyse an IT audit report, learn relevant legislation, generally accepted auditing
standards and ISACA’s CORBIT framework, which will help in achieving ULO-3, ULO-4, ULO-5, ULO-6,
and ULO-7.
Marking Criteria and Rubric: The assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 30%
of the total unit mark
Marking Criteria Not satisfactory
(0-49%) of the
criterion mark)
Satisfactory
(50-64%) of the
criterion mark
Good
(65-74%) of the
criterion mark
Very Good
(75-84%) of the
criterion mark
Excellent
(85-100%) of the
criterion mark
Identify the
audit focus and
scope of the given
audit report
(10 marks)
Inadequate
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Basic level
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Moderate level
identification of
audit focus and
scope from the
report
Accurate
and detailed
identification of
audit focus and
scope
Displays
exceptional level
identification of
audit focus and
scope
Describe high risk
IT issues in the
NSW city councils
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
high risk IT issues
Basic description
of the high risk IT
issues
Moderate level
description of the
high risk IT issues
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
high risk IT issues
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
high risk IT issues
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Approved: 13/02/2019, Version 1
Describe audit
findings related
to IT governance
in the NSW city
councils
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings related to
IT governance
Basic description
of the findings
related to IT
governance
Moderate level
description of the
findings related to
IT governance
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings related to
IT governance
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings related to
IT governance
Describe audit
findings related
to IT general
controls in the
NSW city councils
(30 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings related to
IT general controls
Basic description
of the findings
related to IT
general controls
Moderate level
description of the
findings related to
IT general controls
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings related to
IT general controls
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings related to
IT general controls
Describe audit
findings related
to cyber security
management in
the NSW city
councils
(20 marks)
Inadequate
description of the
findings related to
cyber security
management
Basic description
of the findings
related to cyber
security
management
Moderate level
description of the
findings related to
cyber security
management
Accurate and
detailed
description of the
findings related to
cyber security
management
Displays
exceptional level
description of the
findings related to
cyber security
management