Managing a Successful Computing Project: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing a Successful
Computing Project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
LO1..................................................................................................................................................2
P1 Devise project aims and objectives of chosen scenario..........................................................2
P2 Produce a project management plan.......................................................................................3
M1 Comprehensive project management plan............................................................................5
P3 Work break down structure and Gantt chart...........................................................................5
LO2..................................................................................................................................................8
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods. .8
M2. Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied.....................10
LO3................................................................................................................................................12
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques......................................12
P6. Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to
draw valid and meaningful conclusions....................................................................................15
M3. Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify recommendations........................................................................................16
LO4................................................................................................................................................17
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and own learning
and performance........................................................................................................................17
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet
stated objectives and support own learning and performance...................................................18
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................19
References......................................................................................................................................20
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Work Breakdown Structure..............................................................................................6
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Cost Estimation.................................................................................................................3
Table 2: Milestone Schedule...........................................................................................................5
Table 3: Gantt chart.........................................................................................................................6
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Introduction
Project management involves various processes for entire execution and implementation of
project. The current project is based on understanding and identifying security issues in
development of various computer applications by Intellectsoft which is a software and
application development software organization in UK. The report will focus on establishing
project aims and objectives along with work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. It will conduct
small scale research along with data collection so that appropriate recommendations can be
applied. Last section of the report will focus on importance of project management process as
well as quality research to meet stated objectives.
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LO1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives of chosen scenario
Overview of project
Internet enabled devices are helpful in enhancing business activities as well as plays an important
role in supporting routine operations. Intellectsoft operates as a software development
organization in UK and provides development of large number of applications along with
customised software solutions (Rana et.al.2016). The current project is related to protect the
computer applications in terms of security beneficial for both the organization and customers of
the organization. The main objective of the organization is to achieve three major requirements
such as confidentiality, integrity and availability. Therefore it is important to identify the impact
of vulnerabilities on various systems and its utilities. The project will help to identify security
issues as well as threats along with potential solutions that will resolve the issues to greater
extend.
Aim of the project
The project is to meet the expectation of integrity, availability and confidentiality in each and
every application developed by the organization. It also aims to provide better understanding of
potential threats as well as vulnerabilities on various computing systems as well as to take
appropriate measures to minimise the impact of vulnerabilities with the help of sustainable and
stable solutions (Perez and Kumar, 2017). Motive of the project is to execute entire project with
higher quality and performance so that security threats and issues can be eliminated.
Objectives of the project
 To identify the importance of computing devices in maintaining the security of computer
applications developed by the organization as well as how CIA information is beneficial
for the organization.
 To determine the security vulnerabilities as well as issues as well as how it influence
business relationships and operations
 To determine the loss suffered by business while compromising security
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