CMP-L0170 Level 7 Computer and Operating Systems Assessment Coursework portfolio

Submission

4/11/25

Moodle

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

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

Assessment Requirements

The coursework portfolio – part 1 covers lab activities delivered during the 2-week period between 6^th October to 20^nd 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, TheOverWire 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 Week2 Lab2 and Week3 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.

·         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)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this section include details of the use of AI tools to support the assessment

Please read and apply:

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The assessment is designed so that the use of AI during the assessment is possible. You must acknowledge any use of AI and appropriately cite all AI generated outputs. Please make sure you read and understand the assessment guidelines and ask your Module Leader if you have any questions. You can find the guidance on the use of AI.

Referencing

IEEE style: https://www.citethemrighttutorial.com/course-modules/ieee

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?

Have I proofread my work?

Am I submitting through the correct platform before the deadline?