Riipen | Networking & IT Security

Networking & IT Security

XBIT 4500U

Closed

Ontario Tech University

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Christine Miller

Capstone and Internship Coordinator

(15)

Timeline

September 3, 2024

Experience start
December 3, 2024

Experience end

Experience

2/5 project matches

Dates set by experience

Preferred companies

Anywhere

Any company type

Any industries

Experience scope

Skills

project planning business consulting business strategy

Learner goals and capabilities

Computer networking has become an integral part of today’s business environment. The major in Networking and IT Security prepares graduates with theoretical and hands-on knowledge and skills in planning, designing, installing, operating, managing, and securing information technology infrastructure. In addition to the technical courses, the core curriculum includes mandatory courses in business and management, providing students with the necessary business background and technological skills to make significant contributions in today’s workplace.

Beginning in September 2024, teams of 3-5 students will work with your organization to support you with achieving your key business objectives by developing a recommended plan of action.

* Please note that the course dates are subject to change depending on University scheduling*

Learners

Undergraduate

Any level

5 learners

Project

50 hours per learner

Educators assign learners to projects

Teams of 4

Expected outcomes and deliverables

Project plan and weekly status reports
Final project report with recommendations and an executive summary
Presentation of recommendations from top one or two teams (via a virtual webinar format)

Project timeline

September 3, 2024

Experience start
December 3, 2024

Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Real-Time Data Visualization

A charting system with basic querying functionality.
A dashboard to visualize key performance metrics of your organization or tool.
Outcomes
The original documentation for the architectural design of the system.
The source code for the system implemented.

Database Analysis

Finding an improved data storage solution.
Decreasing query execution time.
Improving and normalizing table schema.
A report detailing the problem, recommended solutions, and concrete action plan including code/sql/scheme to put the solution into place.
All source code used throughout the project, in the form of an online repository (github, gitlabetc.) or a compressed folder (zip, tar). Please ensure we have sufficient privileges to view any online source code.

IT Security Analysis

Analyze data from cybersecurity incidents
Implement/Deploy new cybersecurity applications
Penetration testing of new applications
Assist with reviewing and creating cybersecurity policies
Design & deliver cybersecurity awareness training
Research & deliver a risk assessment for the organization
Review technology architecture of an organization and deliver a report on how to improve
Vulnerability analysis report

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Q1 - Text short

Complete Capstone Project Proposal documentation one week after initial Riipen project meeting with the university. *

Q2 - Checkbox

Provide a dedicated contact to answer periodic emails or take phone calls as needed to address student questions in a timely manner. Students will be coached to make judicious use of your time. *

Q3 - Checkbox

Provide team feedback twice over the semester and complete a post course survey. *

Q4 - Checkbox

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course. *

Q5 - Checkbox

Be available to attend a single kick-off/project scope meeting with all teams during second week of term. The kick-off will be a Q & A opportunity for all teams to solidify understanding of scope and requirements. *

Q6 - Checkbox

Commit to a minimum of 5 interactions with the five student teams remotely, approximately 4–6 hours minimum over the duration of the project. These contacts are likely to be question/answer sessions or requests for additional information or clarification. *

Q7 - Checkbox

Be available to schedule and attend a final webinar presentation of project results during Week 8 of term. You can select the top one or two team solutions for presentations to minimize the load of multiple presentations. *

Timeline

September 3, 2024

Experience start
December 3, 2024

Experience end

Networking & IT Security

Timeline

Experience scope

Categories

Skills

Learners

Project timeline

Project Examples

Requirements

Additional company criteria Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Additional company criteria

Timeline

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience: