Assessment 2 Information
| Subject Code: | TECH5200 |
| Subject Name: | Digital Forensics |
| Assessment Title: | Forensic Report– Findings and Recommendations |
| Assessment Type: | Individual |
| Word Count: | 1500 Words (+/-10%) |
| Weighting: | 30 % |
| Total Marks: | 30 |
| Submission: | Via MyKBS |
| Due Date: | Week 10 |
Your Task
This 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.
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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. |
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.
Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy
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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:
https://www.kbs.edu.au/admissions/forms-and-policies
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Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.
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
All assessments including draft copies must be written and submitted in English. The use of translation tools is not permitted.
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. |
Marking Criteria | 30 marks | F (Fail) 0 – 49% | P (Pass) 50 – 64% | C (Credit) 65 – 74% | D (Distinction) 75 – 84% | HD (HighDistinction) 85 – 100% |
Advanced Digital Forensics Investigation
| 5 marks | Inadequate or incorrect digital forensics acquisition and preservation. Limited or no concealed information discovery. Fails to justify the selection and application of advanced techniques and tools. | Basic digital forensics acquisition and preservation. Some concealed information discovery with limited justification of techniques and tools used. | Competent digital forensics acquisition and preservation. Adequate concealed information discovery with clear justification of techniques and tools used. | Proficient digital forensics acquisition and preservation. Thorough concealed information discovery with detailed justification of techniques and tools used. | Exceptional digital forensics acquisition and preservation. Comprehensive concealed information discovery withinsightful justification of techniques and tools used. |
Data Evaluation and Hypotheses
| 5 marks | Inadequate data analysis and interpretation. Limited or no hypotheses development. Fails to provide compelling justifications for the hypotheses using evidence fromthe data evaluation. | Basic dataanalysis and interpretation. Some hypotheses development with limited justifications using evidence fromthe data evaluation. | Competent data analysis and interpretation. Adequate hypotheses development with clear justifications using evidence fromthe data evaluation. | Proficient data analysis and interpretation. Thorough hypotheses development with detailed justifications using evidence from the data evaluation. | Exceptional data analysis and interpretation. Comprehensive hypotheses development with insightful justifications using evidence from the data evaluation. |
Evidence and Justifications
| 4 marks | Fails to provide sufficient or relevant evidencefrom the data evaluation to support hypotheses. Justifications are weak or lack depthand critical analysis. | Provides some evidence from the data evaluation to support hypotheses. Justifications are adequate but may lack critical analysis. | Provides relevant evidence from thedata evaluation to support hypotheses. Justifications areclear, with some critical analysis. | Provides compelling evidence from the data evaluation to support hypotheses. Justifications are thorough and well- analysed. | Provides highly compelling and extensive evidence from the data evaluation to support hypotheses. Justifications are highly insightful and |
| demonstrate exceptional critical analysis. | |||||
Use of Advanced Digital Forensics Tools
| 4 marks | Limited or incorrect use of advanced digital forensics tools and techniques. Fails to demonstrate advanced proficiency in using appropriate tools and techniques. | Some useof advanced digital forensics tools and techniques, but with limited proficiency. Demonstrates basic understanding of using appropriate tools and techniques. | Competent use of advanced digital forensics tools and techniques. Demonstrates proficiency in using appropriate tools and techniques. | Proficient use of advanced digital forensics tools and techniques. Demonstrates skilled and effective use of appropriate toolsand techniques. | Highly proficient use of advanced digital forensics tools and techniques. Demonstrates expert- level proficiency and innovation in using appropriate tools and techniques. |
CriticalThinking and Problem-Solving Skills
| 4 marks | Limited application of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Fails to demonstrate advanced understanding of digital forensics concepts and their application. | Some application of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, but with limited proficiency. Demonstrates a basic understanding of digital forensics concepts and their application. | Competent application of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding digital forensics concepts and their application. | Proficient application of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates skilled and effective understanding of digital forensics concepts and their application. | Highly proficient application of critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates expert-level understanding of digital forensics concepts and their application. |
Hypotheses and Conclusion
| 2 marks | Fails to draw valid hypotheses or lacksa coherent conclusion. | Draws some hypotheses, but they lack depth or coherence. Presents a basic conclusion. | Draws sound hypotheses supported by evidence. Presents a clear and coherent conclusion. | Draws well-supported and compelling hypotheses. Presents a thorough and insightful conclusion. | Draws highly compelling and innovative hypotheses supported by strong evidence. Presents an exceptional and thought-provoking conclusion. |
Use of References and Research | Uses inadequate or inappropriate sources of information, including Wikipedia or popular | Uses a minimum of ten (10) sources of information, appropriately | Uses at least ten (10) sources of information, appropriately referenced using the | Uses at least ten (10) sources of information, appropriately referenced using the | Uses at least ten (10) high-quality sources of information, appropriately |
| 3 marks | sites, with limited or no in-text citations and referencing list. | referenced using the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some minorerrors in in- text citations and referencing list. | Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with consistentand accurate in-text citations and referencing list. | Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with accurate and well- integrated in-text citations and referencing list. | referenced using the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style,with accurate and well- integrated in-text citations and referencing list. |
Grammar, Spelling, and Formatting of the Report
| 3 marks | Contains frequent grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors that hinder the readability and comprehension of the report. | Contains some grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors, but overall, the reportis mostly clear and comprehensible. | Contains few grammatical, spelling, and formatting errors, with a clear and readable report. | Demonstrates a high level of grammatical accuracy, spelling, and formatting, enhancing the clarity and professionalism of the report. | Exhibits exceptional grammatical accuracy, spelling,and formatting, resulting in a polished, error-free, and professional report. |
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