CMP-L0170 Computer and Operating Systems Assessment Coursework portfolio | Roehampto

Assignment Brief:

Programme	MSc Cyber Security
Module Title	Computer and Operating Systems
Module Code	CMP-L0170
Module Level	7	Assessment Type(s)	Coursework portfolio
Word Length / Duration	N/A	% contribution to module mark	20%
Deadline (date & time) for Submission	4/11/25	Format/Location of submission	Moodle
Assessment Feedback date:	1/12/25

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes

This assessment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the learning outcomes listed below.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will be able…

LO3: Scope, design, and synthesise an atack against a hardware or operating system vulnerability
L05: Analyse and demonstrate an understanding of persistent storage and filing systems

Employability and Professional Skills

This assessment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following skill(s) which is(are) critical in professional context and jobs.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will be able to …

Use Linux basic commands using command line, including file navigation, file permissions, SSH and simple scripting techniques
Enumerate a Linux operating system to gather crucial system information (kernel version, CPU architecture, running services).
Identify user privileges, potential kernel vulnerabilities and weak file permissions and provide recommendations
Investigate and evaluate indicators of potential OS security exploits
Critically analyse and document their findings

CMP-L0170 Assessment Requirements

The coursework portfolio – part 1 covers lab activities delivered during the 2-week period between 6th October to 20nd October. Your goal is to complete Week 2-lab2, Week 3- lab and submit all parts of the lab activities as detailed below.

1.Week2 Lab 2- Complete the lab2 activity, The OverWire Bandit challenges, from Level 0 to Level 10 from Week 2. (30 marks)

For each level, write down the password you retrieve, as it is required to access the next level.
For each level, document the key commands you used to solve each level’s challenge and include any comments/or screenshot for each level.

2.Week 3 Lab: Linux System Enumeration and Monitoring System Processes- Complete all tasks and answer all questions of the lab sheet. (70 marks)

Document your answers and findings for Week 2 Lab2 and Week 3 lab activities in a word/pdf document including:

A cover page with your name and date
A contents page
For each lab use a new page and include description of how you answered the questions. For this you will need to be prescriptive in explaining all your steps, commands, brief description, include screen shots (if appropriate).
Use page numbers as footers
You will be expected to provide a clear and logically structured explanation for Week 3 Lab.

Marking Criteria

Week2 Lab2: 10 levels, 3 marks for each level (30 marks)

Week3 Lab- Linux System Enumeration and Monitoring System Processes (70 marks)

Task 1- System Enumeration (5 marks)
Task 2 – User Enumeration (15 marks)
Task 3 – Kernel Vulnerability Analysis (10 marks)
Task 4 – Weak File Permission Analysis (15 marks)
Task 5 – Monitoring System Processes using a monitoring tool. (5 marks)
Task 6 – Using OSINT for OS Security (20 marks)

Referencing

IEEE style: citethemright

Mitigating circumstances/late penalties

Sometimes circumstances outside of your control may affect your studies and might prevent you from submitting work on time or attending an exam.

The University offers the ability for students to request additional time to complete an assessment or to defer an examination to a later date. If you are finding yourself in such a situation, please speak to your Academic Guidance Tutor, the Roehampton Student Union (RSU) or someone in the Wellbeing team first, who can support you. Further details can be found on the mitigating circumstances portal.

If you do not apply for or are not approved for Mitigating Circumstances, late penalties will apply. If work is submitted up to 14 days late, the mark will be capped at 50%; if it is over 14 days late, it will not be marked.

Resubmissions And Reassessment

If you are required to resubmit this assessment or take part in reassessment, you will be notified via Moodle and your student email. Please ensure you check both regularly. Any reassessment tasks will follow the same learning outcomes and criteria.

Submission Checklist

Before you submit, ask yourself:

Have I fully answered the assessment brief?

Have I met the word count and formatting requirements?

Is my referencing complete and accurate? Have I declared any AI use honestly?
Have I proofread my work?

Am I submitting through the correct platform before the deadline?