Cyber-Security Websites (Project Narrative)

Austin Peay State Universitys Computer Science and Information Technology Department has grown to be the largest Computer Science departments in the state of Tennessee, featuring three degree programs consisting of eight concentrations. Over the last 5 years of operation the IAS (Information Assurance and Security) program has grown to be the second largest concentration in the department. The program has received a $100,000 grant to further develop web applications to support the educational (instruction, community, and research) requirements of the students and faculty. Below are some of the ideas for website projects.

Cyber-center Website: A mobile-friendly website site for a Cyber-Security Information Sharing site or Cyber-Center defined by the NSA CAE requirements. The Cyber Center and its website must be operational, dynamic, current and visible within the institution and to the community at large. Evidence provided must include, but is not limited to:

Information about the CD (Cyber Defense) program of study and faculty

Program guidance and oversight

Center points of contact

Links to student CD activities available to students at the institution and beyond

Include both internal and external CD news.

Internal news should highlight CD activities and efforts at the institution and/or other CD activities of students and faculty representing the institution.

External CD news should highlight up-to-date trending CD information Institutional security resources and awareness

Up-to-date links to key CD resources such as other academic institutions ,government sites, conferences, workshops, and cyber competitions

Center Website (url) -visible within the institution and the external community at large

Include a bulletin board and chat room feature

The website is estimated to improve faculty productivity by 5%, increase enrollments by 20%, and assist students in attaining 10% higher than average salaries. The cost is expected to be $51,000.

Cybersecurity-Research Hub Website: A site to manage Cybersecurity research at APSU.

Enables students to document research interests

Enables students to connect with other students and faculty on research

Provides links to Cybersecurity research resources

Catalogs research efforts in the department

Supports student registration for Research Hub Services

Provides educational materials on how to conduct research.

Include a bulletin board and chat room feature

The website is estimated to improve faculty productivity by 7%, increase enrollments by 10%, and assist students in attaining 10% higher than average salaries. The cost is expected to be $55,000.

Digital Badge Website: A site to manage Digital Badges for students.

Supports storage and certification of digital badges

Enables creation of new digital badges

Enables faculty to assign digital badges

Enables students and others to verify that a student has attained a specific Digital Badge.

Include a bulletin board and chat room feature

The website is estimated to improve faculty productivity by 2%, increase enrollments by 10%, and assist students in attaining 10% higher than average salaries. The cost is expected to be $65,000

Cyber-Security Competitions Website: A site to manager Cyber-security competitions

Site features problems for students to solve

Support point measurement and a leader board

Provides links to problem solving tips

Provides links to other Cyber Competitions

Provides a calendar of competition events

Documents procedures for AC3DC

Include a bulletin board and chat room feature

The website is estimated to improve faculty productivity by 3%, increase enrollments by 10%, and assist students in attaining 10% higher than average salaries. The cost is expected to be $53,000

Assume your instructor is the projects sponsor, you are the project managers.

Team members include Joe Programmer, a programmer/analyst and aspiring project manager; Patrick, a network specialist; Nancy, a business analyst; and Bonnie, another programmer/analyst. Other people are supporting the project from other departments, including Yusaff from human resources and Cassandra from finance. Approval is needed to bring additional resources on the project.

You have three months to complete the project.

Part 2: Project Scope Management

Your instructor has designated you as the project manager for the Cyber-Center Website Project. The schedule goal is three months, and the budget is $51,000. Use your project management knowledge and systems analysis experience to manage the project. Put the project team together. Develop a survey to solicit input from all Cyber-Security faculty and students about the new website and make sure it was user-friendly. Refer to the Cyber-Center Website description above.

Develop a work breakdown structure for the project. Break down the work to Level 3 or Level 4, as appropriate. Use the template and samples in this text as guides. Print the WBS in list form. Be sure the WBS is based on the project charter earlier, the project scope statement created in Task 2, and other relevant information.