ITCO 498 Capstone Project Scenario A former dot com company, Verbania, Inc., shut down in 2001 because of the Internet bubble burst. It is attempting to reinvent and launch itself once again. It is looking for a complete information technology (IT) solution that includes hardware, software, networking, and security, among other requirements. Verbania’s core product will be a social networking Web site and mobile application that rivals the big names that currently represent social media. It is attempting to find the best features and consolidate them into its product. The company is looking to establish its headquarters in the Silicon Valley region in California. The executives at Verbania are looking for your company to propose a solution that will endure future Internet trends. The basic user requirements for the social networking solution must include but are not limited to the following: • • • • • • • • Creating an account and a profile Creating discussion forums and posting Search capability for people Gaming component Calendar component for reminders Instant messaging and Voice Over Internet protocol (VOIP)-type calling between friends Secure account and email feature Availability seven days a week The basic company requirements for the social networking solution must include but are not limited to the following: • • • Collect, store, back up, and mine user data to better understand users. Integrate collected data with customer relationship management (CRM) to improve business and customer support processes. Analyze user patterns, behavior, and generated traffic to present to advertisers. Requested functionality for the social networking application includes the following: • • • • Account setup and log-in functionality Creating a profile Adding or removing friends Posting to a discussion area Deliverables: Need by May 8, 2015 Must be done in Microsoft Word 100% originality Private APA format Individual Project Unit 3 IP New Content for Week 3: System Design Part 1 For this week’s contribution to the overall capstone project, collaborate and discuss with the team’s Security Specialist about the security and privacy of the software and hardware solution for Verbania. Provide best security practices and guidelines to implement and follow, as well as the creation of formal security policies and a security plan. Include the following policies in your IT security policy: • • • • • • • • Disaster recovery Password creation and protection Remote access Routers and switches security Wireless communication Server security Acceptable encryption E-mail Document the team's security plan, security policy and security solution. Part 2 Consider the overall team project solution (hardware and software) relative to security. Create a Word document defining your recommendations concerning security. Be sure to articulate reasons for specific choices. Include in your document an explanation about the relationship between the IT security policy. The chosen security mechanisms for your overall solution. Be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the team’s Security Specialist. Within the template, prepare 7-10 pages of content addressing the team’s System Design. Part 3 System Development Verbania has requested some functionality for the new social networking application. The following is a sample of the required functionality: • • • • Account setup and log-in functionality Creating a profile Adding or removing friends Posting to a discussion area Complete the following steps: • • • Step 1: Work with the team’s Software Development Specialist to develop these functionalities. Develop use case diagrams, sequence diagram and class diagrams, as appropriate. Step 2: The mobile application side of this solution will require secure and encrypted connections. Please work with your Security and Network Specialists to develop an appropriate solution for wireless communication in the mobile application. Include the optimum levels of encryption and network connectivity. Step 3: As a final element, incorporate a Business Design Document (BDD) and a System Design Document (SDD) into the capstone project paper. Include the suggested solutions for hardware or software, networking, security, as well as the integrated applications design (diagrams and database schema). The following content must be submitted: • • • The diagrams and explanations for the application design The mobile application encryption and network connectivity The BDD and SD Within the template, prepare 10-12 pages of content addressing the team’s System Development.
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