Online Discussions
Below are listed a set of topics. You are required to conduct research and participate in online/forum discussions on a topic from the set (total of seven topics). In your discussion postings, you should try and address the following points:
Provide information about the topic (discuss the topic, describe the relevant technologies, applications of the technologies, clarify vague areas of other students postings, etc.)
Raise questions about the information provided by other students (this must be done in an adequately professional manner)
Respond to questions raised about your own information and other student's Contribute to discussions in general
Note that the aim of this task is:
To build an understanding and perspective of current hot topics in Network Security; and To build generic skills including, but not limited to
o A capacity for teamwork and collaboration
o An ability for critical thinking, analysis and problem solving
o Gaining or improving information technological literacy
o A capacity for lifelong learning and an appreciation of its necessity
As such, the more you contribute the development of these topics and related discussion the more likely you will score well in this task.