Cyber-incident reporting dashboard
Why Choose This Project?
Organizations face frequent cybersecurity incidents such as phishing attempts, malware infections, and unauthorized access. Employees often don’t have a structured way to report such events, leading to delayed responses and higher risk exposure. This project provides a centralized dashboard for secure, streamlined cyber-incident reporting, tracking, and analysis — empowering IT security teams to respond faster and more effectively.
What You Get in This Project
A secure web platform where:
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Employees can report incidents (e.g., suspicious emails, device compromise).
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Admins/Security Officers can review, categorize, and prioritize incidents.
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Dashboard provides real-time status tracking of ongoing cases.
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Analytical insights help organizations identify attack trends.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React (optional) |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth / Spring Security |
| Visualization | Chart.js / D3.js for analytics and trends |
| Optional | WebSockets for real-time updates |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Incident Submission | Employees securely submit incident reports with details (type, description, screenshots/logs). |
| Incident Categorization | System/admin classifies reports (Phishing, Malware, Data Breach, etc.). |
| Real-Time Dashboard | Displays open, in-progress, and resolved incidents. |
| Incident Prioritization | Severity levels (Low, Medium, High, Critical). |
| Admin Panel | Security officers manage incidents, assign to teams, update status. |
| Analytics & Trends | Visual charts showing frequency, incident type distribution, and resolution time. |
| Notifications | Email/SMS alerts for new/high-severity reports. |
| Security | Input validation, encrypted storage, and role-based access control. |
Working Flow
Employee Flow
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Employee logs in securely.
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Submits incident details (title, type, description, optional file/logs).
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Receives tracking ID to follow incident progress.
Admin/Security Officer Flow
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Logs into secure dashboard.
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Reviews submitted incidents.
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Categorizes and assigns severity/priority.
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Updates resolution progress.
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System auto-updates dashboard and notifies reporter.
Security Features
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Authentication & Authorization → Only registered employees/admins can access.
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) → Employees can only submit/view their reports, admins can manage all.
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Encrypted Storage → Incident logs, screenshots stored securely.
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Audit Logs → Every action tracked for accountability.
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CSRF/XSS Protection → Safe forms to prevent injection attacks.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (optional) → For admin logins.