CloudCore Networks - Lecturer Guide

What is CloudCore?

CloudCore Networks is an educational simulation of a cloud services company. Students interact with the site to gather information for assignments - reviewing policies, analysing documents, and interviewing AI employees (chatbots).

Live site: https://cloudcore.eduserver.au

What Can Be Customised?

You can tailor CloudCore for your unit’s specific learning objectives:

Customisation Example
Content Access Show only policies and org charts (hide technical logs)
Timed Release Unlock interviews in Week 5, incident reports in Week 9
Employee Access Allow access to HR Manager but not the CISO
Unit Password Set a password students use to access protected content
Business Hours Chatbots only available 7am-7pm weekdays (simulates real office)

Available Content

Documents

  • Policies: Security, HR, data protection, incident response
  • Support Docs: Org chart, network diagrams, ERD, risk register, budget
  • Articles: Industry news, breach reports, case studies
  • Logs: VPN access, helpdesk tickets, system logs
  • Interviews: Written transcripts with employees

AI Employees (Chatbots)

Students can “interview” these simulated employees:

Employee Role Good For
Dr Amina Chowdhury CTO Technology strategy, systems architecture
Aisha Rahman CFO Budgets, financial planning, ROI
Sophia Martines CISO Security policies, risk management
Emily Chen Head of Compliance Regulations, audits, GDPR/HIPAA
Karen Lee HR Manager Organisational culture, staffing
Raj Patel IT Manager Infrastructure, day-to-day operations
David Wilson Cloud Architect Technical design, cloud services
+ 9 more Various See full list on site

Access Levels

Content is released in two phases:

Level Typical Timing Access
Consultant Week 2-3 Policies, org charts, general documentation
Auditor Week 8-9 Everything: interviews, logs, technical details, chatbots

You can customise: - When each level unlocks - What content is included in each level - Which employees are available to interview

How to Request Customisation

Email: [your-email@university.edu]

Template Request

Subject: CloudCore Customisation - [UNIT CODE]

Unit Code: ISYS1234
Unit Name: Introduction to Information Systems
Semester: S1 2026
Expected Students: ~120

SCENARIO (optional):
Brief description of the assignment context, e.g.,
"Students are consultants performing an ISO 27001 readiness assessment"

CONTENT ACCESS:
Phase 1 (Consultant) - Available from: [DATE]
- Include: policies, org chart, employee handbook
- Exclude: incident reports, system logs

Phase 2 (Auditor) - Available from: [DATE]
- Include: all Phase 1 + interviews, logs, chatbots
- Exclude: (none / or specific items)

CHATBOT ACCESS:
- Available employees: Emily Chen, Raj Patel, Karen Lee
- Excluded employees: Sophia Martines (CISO content too advanced)
- Available from: [DATE]

STUDENT PASSWORD:
- Preferred password: [e.g., "SystemsAnalysis2026"]
- Or: Generate one for me

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Any other customisations needed

Quick Presets

If you don’t need heavy customisation, choose a preset:

Preset A: Security/Audit Focus (ISYS6018-style)

  • Phase 1: Policies, compliance docs, org structure
  • Phase 2: Add interviews, logs, incident reports, chatbots
  • Best for: Security auditing, risk assessment, compliance units

Preset B: Systems Analysis Focus (ISYS2002-style)

  • Phase 1: Full documentation access
  • Phase 2: Add chatbots for requirements gathering
  • Best for: Business analysis, systems design, requirements elicitation

Preset C: Full Access

  • Everything available immediately
  • All chatbots accessible
  • Best for: Case study analysis, open-ended research projects

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my changes go live?

Typically within 1-2 business days of your request.

Can I change things mid-semester?

Yes, but give at least 48 hours notice. Avoid changes during assignment submission periods.

What if students share the password?

The password is per-unit, not per-student. This is by design - focus is on learning, not security. If you need individual tracking, let me know.

Why can’t students access chatbots at 2am?

Simulates realistic business hours. If a student’s assignment is due at 9am, they can’t interview the CEO at 3am the night before. This encourages planning and time management.

Can I see what students are accessing?

Currently no real-time analytics. If you need evidence of engagement for assessment, students can screenshot their chat sessions or include interview transcripts in submissions.

What if a chatbot gives wrong information?

The AI employees are based on small language models and may occasionally give inconsistent answers. This is acknowledged to students and can be a learning opportunity - in real consulting, you’d seek clarification or a second opinion.

Can I add my own content?

Yes! You can request: - Custom policy documents - Additional employee profiles - Specific scenario details

Send the content and I’ll add it to the site.

Current Units Using CloudCore

Unit Coordinator Semester
ISYS6018 [Name] S2 2025
ISYS2002 [Name] S2 2025
ISYS6014 [Name] S2 2025
ISAD5001 [Name] S2 2025

Support

Questions or issues? Email [your-email@university.edu]

Report a bug? If something’s broken on the site, include: - What you were trying to do - What happened instead - Screenshot if possible

Changelog

Date Change
2025-08 Added unit-specific access controls
2025-07 Added 16 AI employee chatbots
2025-03 Initial site launch