UK universities and individual modules can have different policies on tutoring, collaboration, code assistance, generative AI, proofreading and external feedback. The safest approach is to check the rules that apply to your exact assessment before using any outside support.
Check the module and university rules first
Read the assessment brief, academic integrity guidance and any statements about collaboration or external assistance. If the rules are unclear, ask your tutor what forms of help are permitted.
Keep your own understanding visible
Reproduce the work yourself, ask why a fix works, write your own explanations and make sure you can discuss key choices. Coursework should not become a black box that you cannot defend in a viva, demo or follow-up question.
Acknowledge assistance when your institution requires it
Rules may require disclosure of tutoring, tools, code sources, collaboration or AI use. Follow the specified format rather than assuming the same approach applies across all universities.
Keep security work inside authorised scope
Cyber security and ethical-hacking support on this site is intended for controlled academic labs, defensive learning and systems you are explicitly authorised to test. Do not apply lab techniques to third-party systems without permission.