This assignment aims to enhance learners’ collaborative skills and cybersecurity knowledge. Choose a format that can best present your group’s strengths and creativity.

3-5 members in a group and choose one of the following formats for your project:

  • White board animation (5-10 minutes)

A video that how to make  a white board animation:

  • Research essay
  • Poster presentation

A video that how to make a good Poster:

Project Components should pick from the following 4 topics:

  • Cybersecurity’s Overview:

Hint: Provide a brief history and definition of cybersecurity (may include the timeline of the development of cybersecurity).

  • Types of Cyber Threats:

Hint: Describe various cyber threats (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks). You also need to use real-world examples and their impacts for this topic.

  • Case study:

Hint: Choose a notable cyber attack (e.g., Target data breach).

Analyze the attack, its impact, and its preventative measures.

  • Protective Measures:

Hint: Briefly explain in and give examples of basic network security measures (for example, anti-virus software, configuring firewalls)

Submission Requirements:

Your project must INCLUDE at least 4 references, including at least one scholarly article and a mix of books, credible websites, and professional resources.

Assessment Criteria:

  • Content Accuracy (40%): Students must ensure that the information presented is accurate, well-researched, and supported by credible sources.
  • Creativity and Engagement (30%): The assignment should be engaging and creative, effectively capturing the audience’s attention while conveying the material in an innovative way.
  • Research Quality (20%): The quality of research will be evaluated based on the diversity and credibility of sources used, as well as how well these sources are integrated into the final product.
  • Reflection (10%): Students must include a reflective component that discusses their learning experience, the group’s collaborative process, and their overall understanding of cybersecurity