COMPX527-23B (HAM)

Secure Cloud Application Engineering

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Office
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Colin Pilbrow

Colin Pilbrow
9584
G.1.11
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colin.pilbrow@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: buddhika.subasinghe@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

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: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Software Engineering on the Cloud is extremely prevalent nowadays. In this paper, you will learn how to design, develop and test cloud-native applications with a special focus on satisfying requirements.

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/assets/Uploads/Documents/IEA-Graduate-Attributes-and-Professional-Competencies-2021.1-Sept-2021.pdf

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How this paper will be taught

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There will be two lectures each week. Class attendance is expected. Course material will be avaliable on Moodle and lecture recordings will be avaliable on Panopto.
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Required Readings

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Readings are topical, and will be advised during each lecture.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • conduct research and development in cloud computing. (WA2, WA3, WA4)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Identity and Access Management (2)
    • Group project: Cloud based application (3)
    • Required Reading Report (4)
    • Technology assessment report (5)
  • achieve an industry-aligned standard for cloud security expertise and enable their future organisations to benefit from the advantages of cloud computing while keeping sensitive data secure. (WA5, WA6, WA10)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Identity and Access Management (2)
    • Group project: Cloud based application (3)
    • Technology assessment report (5)
  • categorise and judge available cloud computing services for designing and developing complex cloud-based applications, be able to identify potential security risks, and choose the appropriate tools to handle them. (WA2, WA5, WA11)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Group project: Cloud based application (3)
    • Technology assessment report (5)
  • characterise financial, legal, and security responsibilities for users, organisations, and cloud providers, and create reports on both technical and non-technical aspects of cloud applications. (WA2, WA9)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Group project: Cloud based application (3)
    • Technology assessment report (5)
    • Quizzes (6)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Introduction to AWS
4 Aug 2023
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Identity and Access Management
18 Aug 2023
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Group project: Cloud based application
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Required Reading Report
15 Sep 2023
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Technology assessment report
13 Oct 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Quizzes
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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