Data Management Plan (Iteration 1) - djgamekid/GDP-Group-I-bearcatmanager GitHub Wiki

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Summary of Data to be Stored

1. Admin Information

  • Admin ID: A unique identifier for each admin.
  • Name: The name of the admin.
  • Email: The email address of the admin.
  • Role: The role of the admin within the system.

2. User Information

  • User ID: A unique identifier for each user (student or staff).
  • Name: The name of the user.
  • Email: The email address of the user.
  • Role: The role of the user (either Student or Staff).

3. Event Details

  • Event ID: A unique identifier for each event.
  • Admin ID: The identifier for the admin managing the event.
  • Name: The name of the event.
  • Description: A brief description of what the event is about.
  • Time: The time the event starts.
  • Location: Where the event will take place.
  • Date: The date the event is scheduled for.

4. Ticket Information

  • Ticket ID: A unique identifier for each ticket type.
  • Event ID: The identifier for the event associated with the ticket.
  • Type: The type of ticket (e.g., NOM or VIP).
  • Price: The cost of the ticket.
  • Availability: The number of tickets available for purchase.

5. Attendance Records

  • Attendance ID: A unique identifier for each attendance record.
  • Event ID: The identifier for the event for which the user is attending.
  • User ID: The identifier for the user attending the event.
  • Status: The status of the user’s attendance (e.g., checked in or not).

6. Notification Details

  • Notification ID: A unique identifier for each notification.
  • User ID: The identifier for the user receiving the notification.
  • Message: The content of the notification message.
  • Type: The type of notification (e.g., Email, SMS, or App notification).

7. Payment Information

  • Payment ID: A unique identifier for each payment transaction.
  • User ID: The identifier for the user making the payment.
  • Event ID: The identifier for the event associated with the payment.
  • Amount: The amount paid.
  • Payment Status: The status of the payment (e.g., completed, pending, failed).

Data Security Plans

Initial Plans to Secure Data

  1. Access Restrictions:

    • User Roles: Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure that users only have access to data necessary for their role (e.g., Admin, User, Event Organizer).
      • Admins will have full access to manage events, users, and notifications.
      • Users (Students/Staff) will have restricted access, allowing them to view and register for events, purchase tickets, and receive notifications.
    • Authentication: Require strong authentication methods (e.g., password policies, two-factor authentication) to access the system and sensitive data.
  2. Data Encryption:

    • At Rest: Use encryption to secure sensitive data stored in the database, such as user emails, payment information, and notifications. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is recommended for this purpose.
    • In Transit: Implement HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between users and the server, preventing interception during data exchange.
    • Sensitive Fields: Specifically encrypt sensitive fields like Email, Payment Amount, and Notification Message to further enhance security.
  3. Regular Security Audits:

    • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks in the system.
  4. Data Backup and Recovery:

    • Implement a data backup strategy to ensure that all data is regularly backed up and can be restored in the event of data loss or a security breach.

Mapping of Functional Requirements to Data Storage

  1. User Registration and Management:

    • Related Data Storage: User table
    • Requirements: Store user information securely and allow admins to manage user accounts.
  2. Event Management:

    • Related Data Storage: Event table, Admin table
    • Requirements: Admins need to create, update, and delete events, associating them with their profiles.
  3. Ticket Sales:

    • Related Data Storage: Ticket table, Payment table
    • Requirements: Users should be able to purchase tickets, and relevant payment data should be securely stored and processed.
  4. Attendance Tracking:

    • Related Data Storage: Attendance table
    • Requirements: Track user attendance at events, enabling event organizers to manage participants effectively.
  5. Notifications:

    • Related Data Storage: Notification table
    • Requirements: Notify users about events, updates, and reminders securely without exposing sensitive information.
  6. Payment Processing:

    • Related Data Storage: Payment table
    • Requirements: Securely store transaction details, including user IDs and event IDs, to track payments made by users.