MIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module 6.1 Page 1 of 6Task SummaryYou are required to research and write a report focused on the specific challenges and issues thatarise owing to the use of microservices architecture as a software development philosophy. Thereport length is 1500 words (+/- 10%). You are also required to identify and include risk mitigationstrategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk in microservices-architectedenvironments.ContextMicroservices architecture signals a shift from monolithic software applications architecture todifferent microservices architected to address different functions. Not only is there a shift in howdistribution of services impacts on managing security but hosting of services on cloud platforms notowned by the organisation, and the use of communication channels between services addscomplexity to managing security.Equally, additional complexity is provided through the rapid and incremental software developmentprinciples associated with Agile and DevOps methods. The organisation as an enterprise has severalmoral, 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 issueswith a specific focus on how these manifest in a microservices-architected environment. You are alsorequired to identify and discuss mitigations available to better manage privacy and security risk for ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEFSubject Code and TitleMIS603 – Microservices ArchitectureAssessmentPrivacy and Security ReportIndividual/GroupIndividualLength1500 words (+/- 10%)Learning OutcomesThe Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successfulcompletion of the task below include:d) Analyse and evaluate moral and ethical considerations inspecific security and privacy issues while transitioning tonew technologies.SubmissionDue by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 6.1 (Week 11)Intensive class: Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 6.1(Week 6)Weighting35%Total Marks100 marks MIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module 6.1 Page 2 of 6the organisation in relation to microservices architecture. Irrespective of your future role, manyorganisations make it clear that privacy and security is every employee’s concern.Task Instructions1. Write a 1500-word report focused on the specific challenges and issues that arise owing tothe use of microservices architecture as a software development philosophy. Identify andinclude risk mitigation strategies that can be applied to minimise privacy and security risk inmicroservices-architected environments.2. Whilst this is not a continuation of the case covered in Assignment 1 Part B, you might havedeveloped insights when completing the Assessment 1 Part B Case Study that can enrich thisassessment. Please review your notes to ensure that you have identified any context-basedinsights from Assessment 1 Part B Case Study that can inform this assessment. Re-read anyrelevant readings and conduct additional research in the area of investigation and select fiveadditional 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 youstart writing.4. The report should consist of the following structure:A title page with the subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, studentnumber, and lecturer’s name.The introduction (200–250 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for thereport—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 contextb. The key concepts you will be addressingc. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the reportThe 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 microservicesarchitecture for software development as opposed to those that arise in serviceoriented architecture or monolithic application architectureb. Potential privacy issues that may arise owing to these security issues/challengesc. The reason for these issues/challenges and potential mitigations to manage the riskfor both privacy and securityThe conclusion (200–250 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that thereport puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.5. Format of the reportThe 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, dueattention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity byMIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module 6.1 Page 3 of 6unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriatecaptioning.6. ReferencingThere are requirements for referencing this report using APA referencing style and it isexpected that you reference any lecture notes used and five additional sources in therelevant 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/referencing7. You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria forgrading your assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful report lookslike.Submission InstructionsSubmit Assessment 2 via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS603 MicroservicesArchitecture. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal.Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.Academic Integrity DeclarationI declare that, except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task ismy own work. I have read and am aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic IntegrityPolicy and Procedure viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-formsI am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do soaccordingly.MIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 6.1 Page 4 of 6Assessment Rubric AssessmentAttributesFail(Yet to achieveminimum standard)0–49%Pass(Functional)50–64%Credit(Proficient)65–74%Distinction(Advanced)75–84%High Distinction(Exceptional)85–100%Visual appeal andpresentation of contentTitle page included.Adheres to the font,spacing, format, andword countrequirement.Appropriate use ofparagraphs, sentenceconstruction, spelling,and grammar.20%No title page. Incorrectfont and size with poorline spacing and largegaps in pagination, tables,or diagrams.Report is written as ablock of text with nobreaks in between ideas.Separate ideas cannot beclearly discerned.Many errors in spelling orgrammar. Does notadhere to the word countrequirement.Title page is included. Missingmost information. Incorrectfont and size is used or poorline spacing and large gaps inpagination.Paragraphs are used but largeblocks of text with longsentences make it difficult tounderstand the ideas beingconveyed.Spelling or grammar haserrors but meaning remainsclear. Does not adhere to theword count requirement.Title page is included but ismissing key information.Some errors in font use andline spacing. Somepagination problems.One idea or concept perparagraph. Someparagraphs could be moresuccinctly written.Minor spelling or grammarerrors. Adheres to the wordcount requirement.Title page is included withmost required information.Minor errors in font,spacing, and format.One idea or concept perparagraph with 3–4 wellconstructed sentences perparagraph.No errors in spelling orgrammar. Adheres to theword count requirement.Title page is included withall required information.Font, spacing, and formatare in accordance with therequirements of theassignment brief.Expert use of paragraphswith 3–4 well-constructedsentences per paragraphthat follow logically fromeach other.No errors in spelling orgrammar. Adheres to theword count requirement.Knowledge andunderstandingUnderstanding of thekey concepts ofcomputer-basedbusiness informationsystems includingelements of systemsand processes, and howsystems aid competitiveadvantage.Lack of understanding ofthe required concepts andknowledge. Keycomponents of theassignment are notaddressed.Lack of application, andanalysis of information toprovide clearrecommendations.Limited understanding ofrequired concepts andknowledge. Some of the keycomponents of theassignment are notaddressed.Limited application andanalysis to provide clearrecommendations.Adequate knowledge orunderstanding of therequired concepts. Areasonable capacity toexplain and apply relevantkey concepts.Supports opinion andinformation substantiatedby evidence from researchto providerecommendations.Thorough understanding ofthe key concepts.Discriminates betweenassertion of opinion andinformation substantiatedby robust evidence fromthe research/coursematerials and extendedreading.Highly developedunderstanding of the fieldor discipline/s.Systematically and criticallydiscriminates betweenassertion of opinion andinformation substantiatedby robust evidence fromthe research/course MIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 6.1 Page 5 of 6 Application ofinformation to provideclear demonstration ofunderstanding ofconcepts to thecircumstances outlinedin the case study.50%Well-demonstratedcapacity to apply andanalyse relevantinformation to provide clearrecommendations.materials and extendedreading.Recommendations areclearly justified based onthe application and analysisof information.Use of academic anddiscipline conventionsFormal tone. No use offirst party perspective.Meets the assignmentbrief regardingintroduction, body, andconclusion.Appropriate use ofcredible resources.Correct citation of keyresources using APAstyle of referencing.30%Does not adhere to theassignment brief of therequirements for a shortbusiness report. Poorlywritten with informaltone, using first personpronouns (I, my, we, me,us).No introductionattempted. Conclusionnot attempted.Demonstratesinconsistent andinadequate use of goodquality, credible, andrelevant resources tosupport and developideas.No use of in-textreferences, or noreference list at the closeof the report. There areWritten according toacademic genre as per theassignment brief. Minorerrors in the use of firstperson pronouns (I, my, we,me, us).Introduction attempted butvery generic, and does notclearly state the purpose ofthe report and what thereader should expect to findin the body of the report.Conclusion attempted butdoes not include summationof key concepts discussed inthe report and/or keyconclusions orrecommendations.Demonstrates consistent useof credible and relevantresearch sources to supportand develop ideas, but theseWritten according toacademic genre as per theassignment brief.Sound use of theintroduction but does notclearly state either thepurpose of the report orwhat the reader shouldexpect to find in the bodyof the report.Sound use of the conclusionand succeeds in either thesummation of key conceptsdiscussed, or keyconclusions orrecommendations, but notboth.Demonstrates consistentuse of credible and relevantresearch sources to supportand develop ideas.Well-written and adheres tothe academic genre as perthe assignment brief.Good use of theintroduction, which clearlystates the purpose of thereport and what the readershould expect to find in thebody of the report.Good use of the conclusionand succeeds in summationof key concepts discussedand key conclusions orrecommendations.Consistently demonstratesexpert use of good quality,credible and relevantresearch sources to supportand develop appropriatearguments and statements.Shows evidence of readingbeyond the key reading.Expertly written andadheres to the academicgenre as per theassignment brief.Excellent use of theintroduction, which securesthe attention of the reader,clearly states the purposeof the report and what thereader should expect tofind in the body of thereport.Excellent use of theconclusion, which succeedsin confident summation ofkey concepts andconclusions and gives thereader a clear sense of nextsteps required.Demonstrates expert use ofhigh-quality credible andrelevant research sources MIS603_Assessment_2_Brief_Report_Module Due 6.1 Page 6 of 6 many mistakes in usingthe APA style.are not always explicit or welldeveloped.Little use of in-textreferencing, or inadequatereferences consulted andadded to references at theclose of the report. There aresome mistakes in using APAstyle.Good use of in-textreferencing andappropriate number ofreferences used and listedin the reference list. Thereare only minor errors inusing the APA style.Very good use of in-textreferencing. All in-textreferences match withreferences listed in thereference list. There are nomistakes in using the APAstyle.to support and developarguments and positionstatements. Showsextensive evidence ofreading beyond the keyreading.Excellent and meticuloususe of in-text referencingwith all in-text referencesmatching with referenceslisted in the reference list.There are no mistakes inusing the APA style.
