Project's Proposal

PROJECT PROPOSAL
MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (INFORMATION SECURITY)
TITLE OF PROJECT
YOUR CHOSEN PROJECT TOPIC
Prepared by:
Your Name
(metric card number)
Supervisor
Supervisor’s name
Date:
99/99/9999

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PAGE
1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………….…9
1.1 Background of the problem……………………………………… 9
1.2 Problem Statement………………………………………………..9
1.3 Project Aim………………………………………………………. 9
1.4 Project Objectives…………………………………………………9
1.5 Project Scope………………………………………………………9
2.0 Literature Review ……………………………………………………...… 9
3.0 Methodology …………………………………………………………..… 9
4.0 Expected Outcome …………………………………………………….… 9
5.0 Conclusion…………………………………….…………………………. 9
References……………………………………………………………….. 9
Gantt Chart……………………………………………………………….. 9

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1.0 Introduction
Introduce the reader to the area in which you will be working. This includes basic
definitions and explanations geared towards your area of interest. Current statistics
depicting trends to real situations are acceptable.
Examples of introduction:
Example 1:
Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have impacted all
sectors such ……To ensure effective working of information security, various controls
and measures had been implemented ….. However, lack of proper ….. Undoubtedly, the
most important of these controls is the …… Hence, this project examines….
Example 2:
A wireless local area network is ….
WLAN have gained popularity….. The emphasis is … This project is concerned about
security issues…. However, this project will only focus on … which ….
Example 3:
An access control is …. However, human authentication is the security task…. However,
…. A more practical approach is to…. This project implements …. by using …….
1.1 Background of the Problem
Proceed to describe what sort of work has already been done and exactly what you
propose to do, going into as much detail as possible. Indicate the technical importance
and/ or interest of your proposed work. In discussing previous work you should cite
references gathered in a literature search including critiques and summaries of the
references read and cited.

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1.2 Problem Statement
Examples of problem statement:
Example 1:
A review on the list of journal listed in ….. This shown that there is no research
had been conducted for other aspect of …..
As the …is responsible for preparing the … This will provide some assurance that
the university’s resources will be taken care and effectively protected. …Hence, a study
on the …. with regards to ….. is needed due to lack of empirical study on this area.
Example 2:
Wireless environment is not restricted to…. Many researches carried out to…. However,
not all of them are effective … In contrast, the proposed project is a ….
Example 3:
Statistics showed that there is an urgent need to protect multimedia content…. The
estimated trade loss was…. Thus to reduce the impact of threats … security awareness is
extremely important in……
1.3 Project Aim
Example 1:
The aim of this study is to investigate and examine …..
Example 2:
The aim is to make the client and the machine authentication ….
Example 3:
The aim is to have a Malaysian Law Enforcement policy and procedure in handling
digital evidence for cyber crime cases ….

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1.4 Project Objectives
It is recommended you have only three (3) objectives for your project.
Some examples for Objective One:
• To investigate the …
• To determine the ….
• To examine the ….
• To identify ….
•
Some examples for Objective two:
• To design…..
• To compare
• To enhance….
• To integrate….
• To automate…
•
Some examples for Objective Three:
• To measure
• To evaluate
1.5 Project Scope
The scope for this study focuses on…..
• A laboratory-based project. Laptop – To prepare a project paper, to surf internet
valuable materials or references and to execute test of analysis.
• Will address investigation steps on major phases of digital evidences.
• Interview – To understand and to have richer explanation on …..

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• Develop Questionnaires and conduct a survey – To obtain feedback from IT
management and operational employee.
• Conducting interviews with selected ….
• Software requirements MPLAB® IDE…….
• Use Statistical software – To perform data analysis including solutions for Data
Integration, Analytics and Business Intelligence i.e. SAS® Statistical Analysis
ver… or Amos ver….
2.0 Literature Review
The literature review discuses several basic knowledge. Review past researches
which explore issues, theories found in scholarly writings and provides
explanations, summary and critical evaluation on related works done.
3.0 Methodology
How the research is going to be executed?
Develop prototype / Simulation / Survey/ Interview / Focus Group/ Mixed Method
4.0 Expected Outcome
Examples
Model / Framework / Instrument / Prototype / Measurement / Questionnaire
5.0 Conclusion
ICT provides great opportunity …… However, lack of security control would
impede …. in meeting the objectives. Failure to have a comprehensive … may put the …
exposed to threats. Additionally, the …. Therefore, there is a need for …..

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References
www.sps.utm.my)
(refer to Theses Manual-July, 2007 for details, found from
Either use
Harvard System (Author and Year system)
Examples
Luh, J. Y. S., Walker, M. W., and Paul, R. P. (2010b). Resolved-Acceleration Control of
Mechanical Manipulators. IEEE Trans. Automatic Control. 25(3): 468-474.
Soderstrom, T., and Stoica, P. (2005). System Identification. United Kingdom: Prentice Hall
International Ltd.
Or use
Number System
[1] Soderstrom, T., and Stoica, P. (2005). System Identification. United Kingdom: Prentice
Hall International Ltd.
[2] Luh, J. Y. S., Walker, M. W., and Paul, R. P. (2008b). Resolved-Acceleration Control of
Mechanical Manipulators. IEEE Trans. Automatic Control. 25(3): 468-474.
Appendix: Gantt Chart