Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture (TAC)
Coursework Brief 2025/26
Module name: Cyber Physical Systems Security
Module code: CSEC3002D
Title of the Assessment: Cyber Attack investigation
This coursework item is: (delete as appropriate)
Summative
This summative coursework will be marked anonymously: (delete as appropriate)
Yes
The learning outcomes that are assessed by this coursework are:
Assess an industrial network and formulate defensive strategies in the event of a cyber-attack. Investigate and evaluate potential security measures within a given industrial context and provide reasoned arguments to justify their findings. Acquire an understanding the often competing requirements of different business stakeholders, such as C-suite, Engineers, Comms & Marketing, during a cyber incident against CPS. This coursework is: (delete as appropriate)
Individual
If other or mixed … explain here:
This coursework constitutes 40 % of the overall module mark.
Date Set:
Date & Time Due (the deadline):
20/11/26 at 12.00 noon
In accordance with the University Assessment and Feedback Policy, your marked coursework and feedback will be available to you on:
11th December 26
You should normally receive feedback on your coursework no later than 15 University working days after the formal hand-in date, provided that you have met the submission deadline.
If for any reason this is not forthcoming by the due date your module leader will let you know why and when it can be expected. The Associate Professor Student Experience (CEMstudentexperience@dmu.ac.uk) should be informed of any issues relating to the return of marked coursework and feedback.
When completed you are required to submit your coursework via:
- Turnitin
Late submission of coursework policy:
Late submissions will be processed in accordance with current University regulations.
Please check the regulations carefully to determine what late submission period is allowed for your programme.
Academic Offences and Bad Academic Practices:
Please ensure you read the section entitled “Academic Offences and Bad Academic Practice” in the module handbook or the relevant sections in this link.