WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction: In recent decades, the development of Internet and communications technologies has introduced a virtual world to everyone’s daily life. In this virtual wo
WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction:
In recent decades, the development of Internet and communications technologies has introduced a virtual world to everyone’s daily life. In this virtual world, people are able to do a large number of activities similar in the real world. Especially with the growth of Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G, the field of IT security is becoming more important. To help you better understand the field, you are required to write a literature review on any one of the following related IT security topics, either from the attack or defence view. The literature review should consist of 2500-4000 words (at least 6 pages, single spaced, 12pt fonts, on a normal A4 paper).
Topics:
Choose One only:
Attacks:
Advanced persistent threat
Insider threat
Emerging Attacks on Blockchain or the defences
Emerging Attacks on IoTs or the defences
Emerging Attacks on AI or the defences
Backdoor attacks or the defences
Denial of service or Distributed Denial of service
Eavesdropping
Exploits
Malware
Spam
Phishing
Ransomware
Vulnerabilities
Defences:
Access control
Application security
Secure coding
Authentication
Multi-factor authentication
Authorization
Data-centric security
Encryption
Intrusion detection/prevention system
Mobile security
Cloud security
References
All externally sourced information (i.e. not common knowledge or course material) must be cited. Referencing conventions required for this unit are: Vancouver (as used by IEEE).