Phishing simulation platform for users
Why Choose This Project?
Cybersecurity awareness is essential in today’s digital-first world. However, most training programs are boring and text-heavy, reducing user engagement. This project introduces gamified learning through interactive quizzes, real-time scoring, and leaderboards to encourage competition and improve knowledge retention. Ideal for students, employees, and organizations to build cyber hygiene in an engaging way.
What You Get in This Project
A secure web platform where:
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Users register/login to attempt quizzes on cybersecurity topics.
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Questions are multiple-choice, true/false, and scenario-based.
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Instant scoring, progress tracking, and leaderboard updates.
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Admins can add/update quizzes and monitor participant activity.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology |
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| Frontend | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, React (optional) |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Java Spring Boot / Python Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth / Spring Security |
| Gamification | Leaderboard module, scoring engine |
| Optional | WebSockets (for real-time leaderboard updates) |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| User Authentication | Users register/login securely to attempt quizzes. |
| Quiz Module | MCQs, true/false, and scenario-based security questions. |
| Scoring Engine | Instant evaluation with positive/negative marking. |
| Leaderboard | Rank users based on scores and attempt times. |
| Admin Panel | Admins create, update, and delete quiz questions. |
| Analytics | Track user progress, strengths, and weaknesses. |
| Security | Captcha, CSRF protection, input validation for secure forms. |
| Optional Gamification | Badges, rewards, and certificates for top scorers. |
Working Flow
User Flow
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User registers/logs in.
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Attempts a cybersecurity quiz.
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System evaluates answers and updates score.
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Leaderboard ranks updated in real-time.
Admin Flow
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Admin logs in securely.
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Creates new quiz sets with categories (e.g., phishing, malware, network security).
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Views performance reports of users.
Security Features
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Authentication & Authorization → Secure login with JWT/OAuth.
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CSRF & XSS Protection → Secure quiz forms and input validation.
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Captcha Integration → Prevent bot signups/quiz attempts.
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Encrypted Data Storage → User credentials hashed with bcrypt/argon2.
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Audit Logs → Track quiz attempts and admin activity.