Final Report Template

Final Report for Professional Diploma in Cybersecurity Capstone Project

Student Name:
Student ID:
Project Title:
Date:
Instructor: Dr Nasir B.A / Mr. Victor Idonor

1. Introduction

1.1 Project Overview

• Provide a brief overview of your project, summarizing the main objectives and
the problem statement you addressed.

1.2 Background

• Discuss the context and significance of the problem. Include relevant

background information, literature, and industry examples that highlight why
this problem is important.

2. Methodology

2.1 Research Process

• Describe the methods you used to gather information. Explain your approach
to research, including the tools, sources, and data collection techniques utilized.

2.2 Development Process

• Detail the steps taken during the development phase of your project. Include a
description of the technologies, tools, and frameworks you used, and explain
why you chose them.

2.3 Challenges and Solutions

• Identify any challenges you encountered during the project. Discuss how you
addressed these challenges and what solutions you implemented.
3. Results

3.1 Findings

• Present the results of your project. This section may include data analysis,
screenshots, code snippets, or descriptions of a prototype or tool you
developed.

3.2 Analysis

• Analyze the results and their significance. Discuss how the results relate to your
original objectives and problem statement. Interpret the findings in the context
of cybersecurity.

4. Discussion

4.1 Implications

• Discuss the broader implications of your findings for the field of cybersecurity.
Consider the impact on industry practices, policies, or technologies.

4.2 Limitations

• Identify any limitations of your project. Discuss any aspects that could not be
fully addressed or any constraints that affected the scope or outcomes.

4.3 Future Work

• Suggest areas for future research or potential improvements to your project.

Discuss how your findings could be expanded upon or applied in different
contexts.

5. Conclusion

5.1 Summary

• Summarize the key points of your report, including the main objectives,
methods, findings, and conclusions.

5.2 Final Thoughts

• Offer any final reflections on the project, such as what you learned, how the
project has impacted your understanding of cybersecurity, or its relevance to
your future career goals.
6. References

• List all the sources, tools, and technologies cited in your report. Use proper
citation formats (e.g., APA, MLA) as required by your course.

7. Appendices (Optional)

• Include any additional materials that support your report, such as detailed data
sets, additional code, or extended analysis not included in the main body of the
report.

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman, 12pt (or a similar, clear, professional font).
• Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides.
• Spacing: Double-spaced.
• Headings: Use clear headings and subheadings for each section.
• Page Numbers: Include page numbers in the footer of each page.
• Length: Approximately 8-10 pages, excluding appendices and references.
• File Format: Submit the report in PDF format.

Submission Method:

• Submit your final report via the designated online portal by the deadline.