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Student Name /ID Number COL/E-004653
Unit Number and Title Unit 6: Managing a Successful Computing Project
Academic Year 2017/2018
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Assignment Title Vulnerability Assessment - Management Information System Project
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Submission Format:
The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal
business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs
and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the
Harvard referencing system. Please also provide an end list of references using the Harvard referencing
system.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to
support the project.
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful
conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organizational performance.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:
Vulnerability Assessment - Management Information System (MIS) Project
Management Information Systems (MIS) plays a very important role in today’s organizations; it creates
an impact on the organization’s functions, performance and productivity. A Management Information
System (MIS) ensures that an appropriate data is collected from the various sources, processed and send
further to all the needy destinations. A system is expected to fulfill the information needs of an individual,
a group of individuals, management functionaries, managers and top management to improve efficiency
and productivity.
On contrary, any system can be compromised with vulnerability issues. This is mostly in area of
confidentiality, integrity and availability (security triangle).
You’re advised to provide solutions for improvements for a selected Management Information System’s
in a selected organization in the area of how to improve aspects of confidentiality, integrity and
availability (security triangle) through a vulnerability study assessment.
You should investigate the causes and impacts of vulnerabilities within computing systems and explore
the solutions to the problems presented in order to make recommendations to improve their security for
Management Information System. The expected solution of the project is a vulnerability assessment and
action plan which includes, issues of varying severity.
In general, the vulnerability assessment may focus on a test of security infrastructure devices, network
servers, operational systems (including Windows and Linux), physical security of buildings, and wireless
internet security. You have to mainly focus on how can vulnerabilities in an existing system be identified
and counteracted.
 Discover unknown entry points both physical and electronic – that is threat to the overall
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network data and resources.
 Problem can be discovered in the areas of installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and
infrastructure equipment as well as practices of different department managers and staff tend to
have different ways of managing their IT.
 Recommendations for standardization of upcoming infrastructure installations, configurations, and
maintenance.
 Educate and increase user awareness on what they could change to improve their security situation
in order to build confidence of using the Management Information System
 An action plan to keep their environment secure.
Your role as a student researcher means that you are not trying to perform a specific solution to any
vulnerability problem case. You have to make expert recommendations on how to tighten security
controls, based on a proven assessment methodology, that are in the best interest of the specific project
of Management Information System which may eliminate unnecessary entry points that would greatly
reduce the threat. Introducing of a set of policies and procedures for the entire Management Information
System help eliminate threats through network entry points and infrastructure. The vulnerability trends
and recurring issues that needed careful attention. The project span 03 months in order to provide an
accurate snapshot of their current security posture.
The benefit of the project is that it provides a greater awareness among the entire staff about how any
vulnerability or weakness in any functional area affects the overall security posture of the Management
Information System at large. You are required to provide a full report on vulnerabilities you found and
how you educate the Management Information System staff on what they could change to improve their

security situation with an action plan to keep their environment secure.
TASK – 01
1.1 Describe aims and objectives for vulnerability assessment project which you’re introducing. Your
explanation should include a brief introduction about the company, the MIS and other relevant
information to the assessment project.
1.2 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, The plan should include milestone schedule
and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project that
includes cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources management.
1.3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for
completion.
TASK – 02
2.1 Explain qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and
objectives which you produced as vulnerability assessment project.
2.2 Evaluate the project’s management process and appropriate research methodologies applied, the
accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied for the small scale research
TASK – 03
3.1 Analyze research data using appropriate tools and techniques.
3.2 Describe appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to draw valid and
meaningful conclusions.
3.3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to support
and justify recommendations.
TASK – 04
4.1. Provide a reflection on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives with your
own learning and performance which includes a discussion of the project outcomes, its
usefulness to support sustainability of the given organization and its’ performance, the decision-
making process and changes or developments of the initial project management plan to support
justification of recommendations and learning during the project.
4.2. Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet stated
objectives and support own learning and performance

Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria Achieved Feedback
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on

the chosen theme
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of

cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to
provide timeframes and stages for completion.
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan,
milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and
completing the aims and objectives of the project.
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and
data collection to generate knowledge to support the project
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and

quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project
aims and objectives.
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research

methods applied.
D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and

appropriate research methodologies applied.
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate
recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from
the evidence findings and/or analysis
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate

tools and techniques.

P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a
result of research and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for
accuracy and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and
its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet

stated objectives and own learning and performance.
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use

of quality research to meet stated objectives and support own
learning and performance.
D2 Critically evaluate and reflect on the project outcomes, the
decision making process and changes or developments of the initial
project management plan to support justification of
recommendations and learning during the project.

Pearson Higher Nationals in
Computing
Unit 05: Security
Kushan Wijerathne
COL/E-004653

Acknowledgement
The success and final outcome of this assignment required a lot of guidance and assistance from many
people and I’m extremely fortunate to have this all along the completion of the assignment work. Whatever
I have done so far is due to such guidance and assistance and I would not forget to thank them. I respect
and thank Ms. Anne Sumudu for giving me an opportunity to do this assignment work and providing me
all support and guidance which made me complete the assignment on time, I am extremely grateful to him
for the support throughout the course. MSCP takes an important place in this semister because it covers a
vast area of knowledge and it helps you to rectify errors that you make more often in managing a project. I
am really grateful because we managed to complete this assignment within the given time frame. Even
though we faced some issues in between the semester with lecturers we managed to do it successfully. I
can’t forget my friends who helped me in every way. Last but not least I would like to express my gratitude
to Esoft Metro Campus for the opportunities and teaching techniques that help every student to mold their
cooperate life.

Contents
Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................... 14
Task 01........................................................................................................................17
1.1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Vulnerability Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 17
Company Description .............................................................................................................................. 17
Defining Security process ........................................................................................................................ 17
1.2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Milestones ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Cost Management Plan ............................................................................................................................ 20
Objectives and Security Risks Objectives ............................................................................................... 20
1.3 ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Work Breakdown Structure ..................................................................................................................... 21
Task 02....................................................................................................................... 25
Qualitative research ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Focus groups ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Interviews of one individual .................................................................................................................... 25
Benefits of Qualitative Research for Small Businesses ........................................................................... 25
Quantitative research ................................................................................................................................ 27
Quantitative market research is more structured than qualitative research because of its statistical
nature........................................................................................................................................................ 27
VULNERABILITY ASSESSTMENT QUESTIONAIRE .................................................................. 27
Task 3 .........................................................................................................................31
Quantitative research analysis .................................................................................................................. 31
Pie Chart ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Analysis .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Analysis of qualitative research ................................................................................................................ 36
3.2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.3 ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Task 4 ........................................................................................................................ 38
Task 4.1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 38

Project manager’s own learning and performances................................................................................ 38
4.2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Appendix.................................................................................................................. 40
REFERENCES........................................................................................................... 40

Task 01
1.1
Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability assessment is an important way of recognizing vulnerabilities in the system or application
Their filtering analyzers use them to control target frames and identify potential attack agents, deficiencies
and crossing points, while heads use them to identify already vague or unknown vulnerabilities that may
affect their security base.
For all vulnerability assessments, it is necessary to gather a summary of the potential vulnerabilities that
indicate the relative levels of risk. In this way a linking effort can put its needs to face the dangers it
encounters.
Company Description
The Kalutura Urban Council (KUC) is the local authority for Kalutara in the province of Kalutara in the
western province of Sri Lanka established in 1878. KUC is responsible for providing a variety of local
public services, including roads, sewers, sewers, homes, libraries, public parks and recreation areas.
Currently their managing assessment information through a system
The Management Information System (MIS) is a data framework used for basic initiatives and for
coordinating, managing, inspecting and impressing data in associations. Affiliated organizations can think
of different destinations and gather before they come across a risk and vulnerability assessment. These
goals and target sections may be the intended consequences of compliance should be an indication of new
laws, mandates and information security. Security as a means of setting up and assets of information
technology is essentially underlined rather than expectation, area and response. By combining a sound and
wide-ranging security process and an enthusiastic IT security plan and structure, relationships can be
created to ensure the security of IT facilities and assets, as indicated by the key satisfactory risk or the level
of introduction of the relationship.
Defining Security process

The defense system consists mainly of three parts: hopes, revelations and reactions. Depending on the
expectations, re-certifications or certifications are used in security controls and in the life cycle safety
master plan. It is automatically created by integrating the system into an unsupported system or application
type for security reasons. Balanced operating systems and application for transparency, reliability and
security of applications or application applications. Monitoring of IT organizations and asset inspection.
Enter the checklists of the logs, the research lines, the spy acceptance program, and the IT institutes for the
nineteen evaluation missions and processes. It is the responsibility of the information security experts to

provide reliable information and information on newly discovered information, risks and risks, information
systems and asset integration.
The reaction is a defense of a technological relationship or knowledge or a reaction from a cloud to a
security separation or a security risk, danger or power. Resistance usually crosses four areas:
• Criminological Analysis Plan
The CIRT team is properly prepared and information security experts collecting and retrieving information
and data submit the information and data collected during a security interruption or research case to a
measurable research program.
• Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Associations with a significant import risk, especially in relation to air or in relation to war, must have an
arrangement to deal with a disaster (for example, an overwhelming ocean, a flood, fire).
• Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
Associations that have a lot of enthusiasm for IT deployment and assets typically perform, test and support
an internal BCP plan to disclose how they will maintain business and emancipation, basically assets.
• SIRT (Security Incident Response) and design team
Many partners have their SIRT security team, which includes a cross-section of human resources, genuine
IT and department.
Purpose of the risk and vulnerability assessment

 The risk of information technology can be understood if there is a risk in terms of risk and risk if
resources have been invested in the information technology.
 Determination or renewal of identified risks, risks and risk situations can be organized and
effectively organized by prioritizing or underestimating the asset and item data.
 The risks, risks, threats and risks for the risk and risk assessment have been identified and the
relationship of responsibility is to provide the necessary security response and response to identified
threats, threats and risk management.
 First, new information on laws, orders and safety issues can be developed in case of risk and
weakness assessment.
 Provides an IT connection with the described destinations and objectives associated with case and
risk assessment in assessing risks and deficiencies.
 There are informative IT resources and information resources.
 Risks, accidents and acceptable weaknesses can be identified and described in detail in relation to the
relationship, system and assets.
 There is a difference in the IT security plans of the contact and the gaps or the contact plan in the
box.
 Vincentus windows can be distinguished and restricted due to the purity of the union.
 Different assets and assets depend on the various ratings of the ITA affiliate. That is, criticism of the
importance or affinity of assets, the preferences of the dollar.
 The risk, the risk and the condition of the acceptable risk depend on the impact or the risk of the
assets or assets of IT.

1.2
Project Management Plan
for
Vulnerability assessment of UC
Kalutara
Version 1.0
Prepared by: Kushan Wijerathne
Introduction
The project plan combines information on personnel, expenditure planning, timing, deadline, goal and
assessment. It gives further guidance on both personal and social goals of opportunities and how all aspects
of the regulation should be done. As a technique for progress is complemented as a guide to the way a free
effort works, a business plan points to the exploitation of the business.

This project proposes providing solutions to improve selected information management systems in selected
organizations in the ways of improving confidentiality, integrity and availability through research and
vulnerability assessment. That's because I did it. Here we have to make a major proposal with the most
sophisticated way of modifying security controls in the light of the proven evaluation strategy. This will be
the biggest benefit of a clear effort of the information management system. Threatening. The presentation
of multiple approaches and methods for the information management system as a whole contributes to the
elimination of risks through the focus and infrastructure of the part of the system. The advantage of this
exercise is that it pays more attention to all staff for the inability or lack of any utility that has moderate
impact on the overall security attitude of the information management system.
Scope
We will complete a risk assessment of the Management Information System (MIS) through this project,
identifying and strengthening complex objectives in every aspect, such as classification, dignity and
access. At the end of this task, we have approved the difficulty of managing management and have issued a
suitable arrangement for the MIS staff on specific security arrangements to change the activities to
maintain their environment safely.
Milestones
 Finding a company.
 Planning and preparation for the meeting
 Schedule the meeting and arrange a local visit
 Review the process, documents and related drawings and diagrams
 Create a full complete check list.
 A billing report has been designed for analysis of the field data by visiting the site.
 Grant full approval from the responsible party for preparing the final report.
Cost Management Plan

To treat this risk as a research project for a college student, it is not necessary to have an extension of the
money for this purpose in gathering important data for the main business. Risk assessment is a procedure
for identifying and measuring the risk of becoming confident in the status of the association. It is important
to understand the situation and the danger when packaging needs information, minds and risk with far-
reaching vulnerability assessment program.
Objectives and Security Risks Objectives
 The risk window can be identified according to the acceptable tolerance of the organization, which is
at risk for the risk.
 Determine the vulnerability at the network.
 New Risk and Risk can be assessed with new Information Security Laws, Regulations and
Regulations
 There are flaws or gaps in the information frame of the organization.

 Design your upgrade and build inventory of all equipment in the enterprise for the assessment of the
future.
 Data protection is at a premium level.
 Identify security defects before identifying the attacker.
1.3
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Management and System Engineering-the work-breakdown structure, the direction of the project
into smaller components. A team project is a project breakdown structure for managing tasks. The
PMBOK 5 (Project Management Body of Knowledge) defines the design breakdown structure.
"Hieroglydifferency in the project group in the project team to provide the required projects for the
achievement of project objectives." Work-breakdown structure is an element, product, data, service or any
combination. Providing guidance and guidance for the WBS Scheduling and Controlling the framework for
oversight and control

vulnerability
Assessment
Project
Initiation Planning Execution Closeout Evaluation
Developing Processing PLanning site Preparing Executing Document Transfering

Developing WBS Managing Analyzing Final report
business case requirements visit schedule checklist project tasks closeout project
Identifying The Prepare the Issuing the

communication Procument Tracking tasks Site visit records
deliverables questionaries report report

Gantt chart

Task 02
Qualitative research
Qualitative research is a method that focuses on how people feel; What they think and why
choose the right decisions. For example, if you look at changing your branding, some kind of
quality research will be undertaken to understand the emotional reactions of your new identity
and people associating with them. What is Qualitative Research? In simple terms, it is an
experimental method, and as a result, it is semi-structured, and the discussion - negotiating - in
one or the other, in a targeted group - applies to the quality you seek.
Focus groups
If you choose to have a group discussion with a selected person, select five or more
participants. For a discussion of a number of predefined topics, a moderator is required to
guide. The true capability of the team of the accuracy team through any dialogue will be the
true and correct answer of the targeted delegated representatives.
Interviews of one individual

Direct individual interviews are often carried out in a quality market research or by telephone or
face-to-face. Allowing your selected participants to become a more personal approach,
allowing them to be open and open about their own ideas. If the topic of the conversation is one
of the most personal or eminent, it is best to make quality market research more suitable to
allow one external interaction.
Benefits of Qualitative Research for Small Businesses

 Performing or reporting through quality research via audio or video is easier to analyze
for answers.
 Qualitative research gives you the ability to research a variety of topics.
 Quantitative research may be more profitable than quantitative market research, and
recruiting large scale scales or using wider methods is not large.
 You can make targeted exploratory explorations. No large number of participants is
required for the interview.
Qualitative research will help customers and the public to understand. A good quality research
the project manager knows what the employees think about the system. That's why employees
have a lot of questions at the system. In the section below, as the manager of the project, I have
tried to answer some of employees and unrelated systems.
Survey Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Question agree 1 2 3 4 disagree 5

This system
will promote
the LA
This will
increase
customer
support
The
environmenta
l program has
an enormous
impact on the
environment
This system
will receive
great
feedback
from the
general public
Does the crew
follow the
established
standards?
Bios is safe
with
administrator
password?
Can
privileged
users be able
to restart only
their servers?
Are there
routers and
portals on the
system?
Is there a

built-in
firewall?
Quantitative research
Quantitative market research is more structured than qualitative research because of its
statistical nature.
Small businesses that are explicit in quantitative research will be able to provide an accurate
picture of their target market. Sample responded samples give a list of mainly closed
questions for selecting and answering a sample of the sample. These closed questions can
provide answers, respond to business, and quickly decide on preferences.
Quantitative research may be based on paper - like postal surveys or computerized - online
surveys or phone calls. All the quantities of samples; Response for a specific area should be
minimally responded, and 100 responses are said to be of low quality. Reliable quantitative
data will require large sample sizes.
The objective of the project is to find the vulnerabilities of the assessment management
system. As a project manager, the best and best research method will be found to find the right
market for local authority. Assessment management system research by local authority has
given as follows.
Quantitative research can be done through observations, surveys, quizzes, and target groups.
Therefore, as a quantitative research for the local authority, I have conducted a survey method
for the research manager, as a project manager. So I have set up a survey questionnaire. 10
based on and on a Likert scale –
VULNERABILITY ASSESSTMENT QUESTIONAIRE
Name:
Department:
Designation:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
1. What is the status your computer literacy?

a. Excellent
b. Good

c. Medium
d. Low
2. Does any other office personal have access to your computer?
a. Yes
b. No
3. Is your computer password protected?
a. Yes
b. No
4. Does your computer screen lock after you are away from it for a while?
a. Yes
b. No
5. Has your local authority ever tested its network for vulnerabilities or performed a risk
assessment?
a. Yes
b. No
6. Are the staffs trained to identify unnecessary adware?
a. Yes
b. No
7. Do you have unique credentials for your access to the system?
a. Yes
b. No
8. Have you saved your credentials for access to the system in the browser?
a. Yes
b. No
9. Does your local authority have a confidential agreement with the development team of the
system who has the access to the server?
a. Yes
b. No
c. May be
10. Does the third party get remote access?

a. Yes
b. No
c. May be
11. What email address do the employees use to register/access the system?
a. Personal
b. Official
12. If using personal email address, does the system send confidential information to the
personal email address?
a. Yes
b. No
13. Does your firm require passwords or pins for mobile devices that can access company
email or systems?
a. Yes
b. No
14. Does every laptop/PC have malware protection which satisfies the system requirements?
a. Yes
b. No
c. May be
15. Does the system accept any kind of external devices to write/change data on it
a. Yes
b. No
c. May be
16. Can employees access to other web sites using the laptop/PC?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Some
17. What is the process of printing a document?
a. Shared printer with own key code

b. Own printer
c. Shared printer

Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Research
The results of this test are quantitative measurements used to test quantitative studies and
speculative and speculative experimental methods. They emphasize the factors that are
calculated and tested. Based on the results of the survey, half of the separations can be resolved,
test replacement or parallel framework strategies, and average security applies to tools. Fixed
measurement management repeatedly receives the same answer. The level of reliability is
similar to an unbeatable level of quality, and a high level of stability is a high level of
negligible quality. The result can be reproduced. Whether the test expects real measurement or
the results of the exploration is honest, determines the legitimacy of the test. Golafshani (2003)
describes the validity of quantitative research as “establishing effectiveness”. Interpretation - is
the basis for interpretation, conception or assumptions, collecting data collection and sampling
plans.
Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
Three different ways of managing authenticity in subjective research are as approval for
inspection, communication, and activity. Investigators rely on inclusion and writing to solve
realism, universality and reliability issues. It is solved from a quantitative perspective, but it is
subjectively confusing. In subjective research, authenticity is related to depiction and
illumination, and whether the atmosphere is consistent or not, the given clarification is
consistent with the given description. Interfaces with different technologies, such as
observations, gatherings and records, will gradually lead to considerable, intense and
contrasting material advances. In order to improve the inspection and understanding of the
progress of others, triangulation is the stage by which the master incorporates some experts or
experts to interpret the data at different times or in the field. Relatedly, subjective researchers
can use the examiner triangulation and consider the ideas and clarifications created by
additional scientists of the test panel.

Task 3
Quantitative research analysis
Analyse data analyses for security risks, analyse data, and analyse the best way to deliver
results. Information Survey: Basically, we first checked the results of the audit information and
information. I confirmed that I had no opportunity to get more information. Information
Summary: A better way to summarize is general information about the information I collect.
Describe the details as a result.
 Pie chart
 Bar graph
 In line
 In the histogram
Pie Chart
Pie demonstration can be used for skill test to test the experimental results. When you need to
make a difference and require a specific dependency on one variable, you can share sufficient
and productive data. By all due respect, I used a pin to show my specific results.
 Cutting down the cutting of the most important cut with a shade of 4-6 cuttings.
 Pie charts provide accurate and clear images.
 It brings out the information as an altogether part, so it is an addictive device by strangers

from an unknown group.
Analysis
18. What is the status your computer literacy?

Most people have medium computer literacy. So they can use the system very easily. But most
of them could not identify the malware or any kind of vulnerability.
Solution: Conduct workshops and encourage them to participate
19. Does any other office personal have access to your computer?
Unauthorized access would be less. There for vulnerability is low

20. Is your computer password protected?

21. Does your computer screen lock after you are away from it for a while?
When the screen si not locked, unauthorized person can access to the system through the
computer.
Solution: IT division of Kalutara UC must put screen lock to every machine
22. Has your local authority ever tested its network for vulnerabilities or performed a risk
assessment?

It is hard to tell that if any malware or spyware already stablished in the network. So there is a
high chance of having a cyber attack
Solution: Must do the testing the network for vulnerabilities as soon as possible.
23. Are the staffs trained to identify unnecessary adware?
As most of them have medium computer literacy, it is hard thing to find an unnecessary
adware. In their IT section, they do not have knowledge also
Solution: Scheduling workshops
24. Does your local authority have a confidential agreement with the development team of the
system who has the access to the server?

Most of the workers do not have any idea about this question and some of them
have not pretty sure answer. But according to the executive level management,
UC has above mentioned agreement with Development Company
25. Does the third party get remote access?
Development team can access to the system or server using Remote Desktop Connection or
Team Viewer. But the threat is the passwords which are using to login are not recurring. There
for anyone who has connected before can reconnect again without any acknowledge of Urban
council.
Solution: Using recurring passwords
26. Does your firm require passwords or pins for mobile devices that can access company
email or systems?

This is a major threat for the system. Anyone can access to the system via connecting mobile
and have valuable user details. And it will hard to trace back to the user.
Solution: Add a new security layer to the network and ask recurring pin or password from the
user who is going to connect to the system via mobile device. And the pin or the password must
be issued by the system admin or relevant officer.
Analysis of qualitative research

Respondent 1
When asked by the first respondents about the quality and benefits of the assessment
management system, the researcher answered positively. The program is good for everyone,
and the UC always focuses on the consumers who are aware. the environment. I asked him
about the contentment. The answer was that the products were satisfactory, but they did not
materialize
Respondent 2
A second debater was not happy about the outcome of the Clean Environment Program. This
single program could not attract the attention of the people for a short period of time. If the
defendant is required to do so and other things to be done, the respondent should regularly do
this to the UC and have a good budget for the UC . The overall evaluation of the assessment
management system at the Kalutara Urban Council was satisfactory.
Respondent 3
When the UC inquired about its potential to focus on its system efforts, the third respondent
said that the UC could be promoted. They believe system and Corporate Social Responsibility
will help boost assessment tax collection. Later, the program is beneficial to everyone, and the
UC is socially responsible, which suggests paying tax from others at the kalutara UC. Work
better than other local authorities.

3.2
Several proposals have been recommended for the Kalutara Urban Council to analyze the
research data using relevant tools and techniques. Following are the recommendations.
Human Resources: System requires human resources to acquire competitive advantages in the
UC. From my own experience in the recent Corporate Social Responsibility Project, I
recommend refinancing the UC's improved human resources to the UC that meets this program
time and budget limit
Complete legal procedures: When implementing system as a department head, accountant

worked out many solutions. Therefore, before any assement management system can be
obtained for competitive advantage, the UC must be managed.
Full budget: Accountant needs resources to complete a program. The UC has to prepare an
adequate budget for system initiatives so that the program is easy to implement.
Customized Product: The main feature of the quality products is the consumer 's product
.Kalutara urban council also requires customer needs for customers.
3.3
Data analysis requires a number of intimate relationships, and requires the classification of
categories, types of categories, data types, raw data, creating tables, and creating relationships.
After summarizing, the analysis is usually based on the various sizes of the calculations. It is
ugly, such as the use of clearly defined statistical statements. In analysis, it is important to
determine that it is possible to determine whether it is possible to determine whether the
relationship between conflicting or conflicting differences can occur between the original
hypothesis or the new assumption. Data analysis and submission data plays an important role.
Projected results are the only reliable source for forecasting results. Therefore, it is important to
analyze the collection of data. Therefore, incorrect data can misidentify you by the
organization, but it can be directly submitted to you accurately and accurately. Therefore, it is
wise to select a data collection method according to the expected situation of the project and
targeted varieties. As researchers, a system was selected for managing questionnaires. Select a
group of respondents representing different fields of the organization.

Task 4
Task 4.1
The research method for the UC is a research methodology for marketing and business analysis.
Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are carried out efficiently to meet the
objectives of the project. Above mentioned research has been carried out by the project
manager of the project to meet the requirements of this project.
The breakdown of projects will help the Project Manager to set up a specific task for the
employees and prepare their talents. Project worker degradation of the project work has been
reduced. According to the structure, the manager will be able to accomplish the project
functions within the same period. On the other hand, the amount of time required for the work
and the required amount of labor for the purpose of the project has been specified for the
project's gantry. This work is specified by Gantt chart during the period. Therefore, the
manager will be able to perform the task within the project period.
Project manager’s own learning and performances

Cost control: As a Project Manager at the Kalutara urban council, the process for managing the
cost of the project has been learned. The most important factor in the project is the control
project. I have a great deal of idea and technology about the process of cost control of the
project.
Negotiation skills: When implementing the project, I wanted to communicate with many
projects and agents. Therefore, I intend to manage the stakeholders and do good transactions
with customers. So this is a good lesson for me.
Communication skills: Communication skills are the most important factor or quality of the
manager. I was limited in communicating with customers when I started the project. But I have
received many technologies and processes to communicate with business customers after the
project.
Risk management skills: Project management Risk management must have certain conditions,
since any business project is at risk. So at the assessment management project, I got a lesson in
project risk management as a project manager. This situation has helped me. To achieve the
project, achieve the goal of the project.
4.2
The best way to find out the security risks involved in the present infrastructure of the testing
method used by the Kalutara UC is Qualitative and quantitative research was done efficiently to
fulfill the objectives of the project. As the city council decided to know the current technology
of access to existing technologies, the aforementioned repository was studied to fulfill the
project manager's project requirements. Quantitative research has revealed that employees'
ideas are more effective in working with newer technologies, but provide insights into the
current UC status and level of security that have helped to get it through quality surveys. A

quality survey also helped the manager to provide better proposals to improve the current UC
subsidiary.
Project project manager's task is reduced to the task of the project. According to the structure,
the manager can get the project work during that period. On the other hand, the Gantt chart of
the project specifies the amount of time required for all tasks and the number of employees
required for that task. The accountant can perform the project within the project period, as
specified in Gantt chart during the engagement period.

Appendix
PROJECT LOG
SHEET.docx
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Higher National Diploma in Computing & Systems Development / Business Management

Module Name Managing a Successful Computing Project

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LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on

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Defining Security process

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Purpose of the risk and vulnerability assessment