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Task Summary
You are required to research and write a report focused on the specific challenges and issues that
arise owing to the use of microservices architecture as a software development philosophy. The
report length is 1500 words (+/- 10%). You are also required to identify and include risk mitigation
strategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk in microservices-architected
environments.
Context
Microservices architecture signals a shift from monolithic software applications architecture to
different microservices architected to address different functions. Not only is there a shift in how
distribution of services impacts on managing security but hosting of services on cloud platforms not
owned by the organisation, and the use of communication channels between services adds
complexity to managing security.
Equally, additional complexity is provided through the rapid and incremental software development
principles associated with Agile and DevOps methods. The organisation as an enterprise has several
moral, ethical, and legal obligations regarding privacy and the security of information.
The purpose of this report is to engage you in building knowledge about privacy and security issues
with a specific focus on how these manifest in a microservices-architected environment. You are also
required to identify and discuss mitigations available to better manage privacy and security risk for
the organisation in relation to microservices architecture. Irrespective of your future role, many
organisations make it clear that privacy and security is every employee’s concern.
ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF Subject Code and Title MIS603 – Microservices Architecture
Assessment Privacy and Security Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1500 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
d) Analyse and evaluate moral and ethical considerations in specific security and privacy issues while transitioning to new technologies.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 6.1 (Week 11)
Weighting 35%
Total Marks 100 marks
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Task Instructions
1. Write a 1500-word report focused on the specific challenges and issues that arise owing to
the use of microservices architecture as a software development philosophy. Identify and
include risk mitigation strategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk in
microservices-architected environments.
2. Whilst this is not a continuation of the case covered in Assignment 1 Part B, you might have
developed insights when completing the Assessment 1 Part B Case Study that can enrich this
assessment. Please review your notes to ensure that you have identified any context-based
insights from Assessment 1 Part B Case Study that can inform this assessment. Re-read any
relevant readings and conduct additional research in the area of investigation and select five
additional sources that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation.
3. Plan how you will structure your ideas for your report and write a report plan before you
start writing.
4. The report should consist of the following structure:
A title page with the subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student number, and lecturer’s name. The introduction (200–250 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report—this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report. You will need to inform the reader of:
a. Your area of research and its context
b. The key concepts you will be addressing
c. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report
The body of the report (1000–1100 words) will need to respond to the following:
a. The specific issues and challenges that arise owing to the use of microservices
architecture for software development as opposed to those that arise in service-
oriented architecture or monolithic application architecture
b. Potential privacy issues that may arise owing to these security issues/challenges
c. The reason for these issues/challenges and potential mitigations to manage the risk
for both privacy and security
The conclusion (200–250 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the
report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
5. Format of the report
The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading,
and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due
attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by
unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate
captioning.
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6. Referencing
There are requirements for referencing this report using APA referencing style and it is
expected that you reference any lecture notes used and five additional sources in the
relevant subject area based on readings and further research.
It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.
Please see more information on referencing here:
http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
7. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for
grading your assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful report looks
like.
Submission Instructions Submit Assessment 2 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS603 Microservices Architecture. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades. Academic Integrity Declaration I declare that, except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own work. I have read and am aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes
Fail (Yet to achieve
minimum standard) 0–49%
Pass (Functional)
50–64%
Credit (Proficient)
65–74%
Distinction (Advanced)
75–84%
High Distinction (Exceptional)
85–100%
Visual appeal and presentation of content Title page included. Adheres to the font, spacing, format, and word count requirement. Appropriate use of paragraphs, sentence construction, spelling, and grammar. 20%
No title page. Incorrect font and size with poor line spacing and large gaps in pagination, tables, or diagrams. Report is written as a block of text with no breaks in between ideas. Separate ideas cannot be clearly discerned. Many errors in spelling or grammar. Does not adhere to the word count requirement.
Title page is included. Missing most information. Incorrect font and size is used or poor line spacing and large gaps in pagination. Paragraphs are used but large blocks of text with long sentences make it difficult to understand the ideas being conveyed. Spelling or grammar has errors but meaning remains clear. Does not adhere to the word count requirement.
Title page is included but is missing key information. Some errors in font use and line spacing. Some pagination problems. One idea or concept per paragraph. Some paragraphs could be more succinctly written. Minor spelling or grammar errors. Adheres to the word count requirement.
Title page is included with most required information. Minor errors in font, spacing, and format. One idea or concept per paragraph with 3–4 well- constructed sentences per paragraph. No errors in spelling or grammar. Adheres to the word count requirement.
Title page is included with all required information. Font, spacing, and format are in accordance with the requirements of the assignment brief. Expert use of paragraphs with 3–4 well-constructed sentences per paragraph that follow logically from each other. No errors in spelling or grammar. Adheres to the word count requirement.
Knowledge and understanding Understanding of the key concepts of computer-based business information systems including elements of systems and processes, and how systems aid competitive advantage.
Lack of understanding of the required concepts and knowledge. Key components of the assignment are not addressed. Lack of application, and analysis of information to provide clear recommendations.
Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge. Some of the key components of the assignment are not addressed. Limited application and analysis to provide clear recommendations.
Adequate knowledge or understanding of the required concepts. A reasonable capacity to explain and apply relevant key concepts. Supports opinion and information substantiated by evidence from research to provide recommendations.
Thorough understanding of the key concepts. Discriminates between assertion of opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course
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Application of information to provide clear demonstration of understanding of concepts to the circumstances outlined in the case study. 50%
Well-demonstrated capacity to apply and analyse relevant information to provide clear recommendations.
materials and extended reading. Recommendations are clearly justified based on the application and analysis of information.
Use of academic and discipline conventions Formal tone. No use of first party perspective. Meets the assignment brief regarding introduction, body, and conclusion. Appropriate use of credible resources. Correct citation of key resources using APA style of referencing. 30%
Does not adhere to the assignment brief of the requirements for a short business report. Poorly written with informal tone, using first person pronouns (I, my, we, me, us). No introduction attempted. Conclusion not attempted.
Demonstrates inconsistent and inadequate use of good- quality, credible, and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. No use of in-text references, or no reference list at the close of the report. There are
Written according to academic genre as per the assignment brief. Minor errors in the use of first- person pronouns (I, my, we, me, us).
Introduction attempted but very generic, and does not clearly state the purpose of the report and what the reader should expect to find in the body of the report. Conclusion attempted but does not include summation of key concepts discussed in the report and/or key conclusions or recommendations. Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas, but these
Written according to academic genre as per the assignment brief. Sound use of the introduction but does not clearly state either the purpose of the report or what the reader should expect to find in the body of the report.
Sound use of the conclusion and succeeds in either the summation of key concepts discussed, or key conclusions or recommendations, but not both. Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas.
Well-written and adheres to the academic genre as per the assignment brief. Good use of the introduction, which clearly states the purpose of the report and what the reader should expect to find in the body of the report.
Good use of the conclusion and succeeds in summation of key concepts discussed and key conclusions or recommendations. Consistently demonstrates expert use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop appropriate arguments and statements. Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading.
Expertly written and adheres to the academic genre as per the assignment brief. Excellent use of the introduction, which secures the attention of the reader, clearly states the purpose of the report and what the reader should expect to find in the body of the report. Excellent use of the conclusion, which succeeds in confident summation of key concepts and conclusions and gives the reader a clear sense of next steps required. Demonstrates expert use of high-quality credible and relevant research sources
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many mistakes in using the APA style.
are not always explicit or well developed. Little use of in-text referencing, or inadequate references consulted and added to references at the close of the report. There are some mistakes in using APA style.
Good use of in-text referencing and appropriate number of references used and listed in the reference list. There are only minor errors in using the APA style.
Very good use of in-text referencing. All in-text references match with references listed in the reference list. There are no mistakes in using the APA style.
to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows extensive evidence of reading beyond the key reading.
Excellent and meticulous use of in-text referencing with all in-text references matching with references listed in the reference list. There are no mistakes in using the APA style.