his assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will write a forensic report and perform a digital forensics investigation that discovers concealed information and evaluates data recovered from a digital device for the purpose
his assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will write a forensic report and perform a digital forensics investigation that discovers concealed information and evaluates data recovered from a digital device for the purpose of drawing hypotheses.
Assessment Description
In this assessment, you will engage in an advanced digital forensics investigation and data evaluation. You will be provided with a complex real or hypothetical case involving digital evidence. Your task is to conduct a comprehensive digital forensics investigation to discover concealed information and critically evaluate the recovered data to draw hypotheses about the case. Through this assessment, you will demonstrate advanced practical skills in digital forensics and critical thinking in data analysis and interpretation.
Note: For the purpose of this assessment, the digital evidence will be available on MyKBS. This assessment aims to achieve the following subject learning outcomes:
| LO2 | Perform a digital forensics investigation that discovers concealed information. |
| LO3 | Evaluate datarecovered from a digital devicefor the purposeof drawing hypotheses. |
Assessment Instructions
Students must conduct research externally and included references in order to produce a well referenced assessment. You should use at least ten (10) sources of information and reference these in accordance with the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, social media sites, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a referencing list at the end of your assessment (not included in the word limit). Wikipedia and other ‘popular’ sites are not to be used.
- You must submit your report in Word document or in PDF format.
- The report should be well-structured and organised. Prepare a detailed digital forensics investigation report that includes your findings, analysis, and hypotheses. Include screenshots and/or excerpts from the digital evidence to support your claims.
- Advanced Digital Forensics Investigation:
- Acquisition and Preservation: Utilise advanced digital forensics tools and techniques to acquire and preserve the data from various sources, ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the evidence. Provide detailed documentation of the acquisition process.
- Concealed Information Discovery: Conduct an in-depth investigation of the acquired data to identify and recover concealed information, deleted files, and encrypted data. Justify the selection and application of advanced techniques and tools used in the investigation.
- Data Evaluation and Hypotheses:
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyse and interpret the recovered data from multiple sources, considering the complexities of the cyber attack and the nature of the stolen intellectual property. Apply advanced data analysis methods and tools to extract meaningful insights.
- Hypotheses Development: Formulate well-reasoned hypotheses based on the analysis of the digital evidence, providing plausible explanations for the cyber attack and the motives behind it. Support your hypotheses with compelling evidence and analysis.
- Advanced Digital Forensics Investigation:
- The report should be properly referenced using appropriate academic sources.
- Provide examples and illustrations to support your analysis.
- Use clear and concise language to communicate your ideas effectively.
- Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
Important Study Information
Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy
https://www.kbs.edu.au/admissions/forms-and-policies
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
Please read the policy to learn the answers to these questions:
- What is academic integrity and misconduct?
- What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
- How can I appeal my grade?
Late submission of assignments (within the Assessment Policy)
https://www.kbs.edu.au/admissions/forms-and-policies
Length Limits for Assessments
Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Further details can be accessed at https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481
Submission Requirements
All assessments including draft copies must be written and submitted in English. The use of translation tools is not permitted.
Generative AI Traffic Lights
Please see the level of Generative AI that this assessment is Level 2 has been designed to accept:
Traffic Light | Amount of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenerativeAI) usage |
Evidence Required | This assessment (✓) |
Level 1 |
Prohibited:
No GenerativeAI allowed This assessment showcases your individual knowledge, skills and/or personal experiences in the absence of Generative AI support. |
The use of generative AI is prohibited for this assessment and may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but notlimited to a mark of zero forthe assessment. | |
Level 2 |
Optional: You may use GenerativeAI for research and content generation that is appropriately referenced.
See assessment instructions for details This assessment allows you to engage with Generative AI as a means of expanding your understanding, creativity, and idea generation in the research phase of your assessment and to produce content that enhances your assessment. I.e., images. You do not have to use it. |
The use of GenAIis optional for this assessment.
Your collaboration with GenerativeAI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learnhow to reference GenerativeAI. https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing- other-sources/referencing-other-sources- generative-ai In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your GenerativeAI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment.
Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment details duringthe content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessment instructions in the section above. |
✓ |
Level 3 |
Compulsory: You must useGenerativeAI to complete your assessment
See assessment instruction for details
This assessment fully integrates Generative AI, allowing you to harness the technology's full potential in collaboration with your own expertise. Always checkyour assessment instructions carefully as there may still be limitations on what constitutes acceptable use, and these may be specific to each assessment. |
You will be taught how to use generative AI and assessed on its use.
Your collaboration with GenerativeAI must be clearly referenced just as you would reference any other resource type used. Click on the link below to learn how to reference GenerativeAI.
https://library.kaplan.edu.au/referencing- other-sources/referencing-other-sources- generative-ai
In addition, you must include an appendix that documents your GenerativeAI collaboration including all prompts and responses used for the assessment. Unapproved use of generative AI as per assessment detailsduring the content generation parts of your assessment may potentially result in penalties for academic misconduct, including but not limited to a mark of zero for the assessment. Ensure you follow the specific assessmentinstructions in the section above. |
