Cybersecurity: Website Security Audit & Hardening Recommendations

Project Duration: 6 Weeks  Project Hours: 150   Project Hours Per Learner: 30 Organization Description: Project Overview This project focuses on assessing and improving the security of our website. The team will conduct a basic security audit, identify vulnerabilities, and propose or implement security improvements. The project is structured for a team of five learners, each dedicating 30 hours over six weeks (totalling 150 hours). Project Scope & Expectations: Learners will engage in: Conducting a security audit of the existing website (e.g., WordPress, Wix, Shopify, custom, etc.). Identifying vulnerabilities, including outdated plugins, weak passwords, and missing HTTPS. Reviewing user permissions and access controls to ensure security best practices. Recommending or implementing basic security hardening measures. Developing a basic incident response guide for handling security breaches.