Activities
Activities
Projects
Empowering KNUST with world-class information security and assurance solutions.
P01-2024
ESTABLISHMENT OF SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER
ESTABLISHMENT OF SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Security Operating Center (SOC) will serve as the central hub
for monitoring, analysing, and managing security incidents across
the institution. The project aims to establish a Security
Operating Center for KNUST to enhance the institution’s ability to
detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Leveraging
advanced technologies and a dedicated team of security
professionals, the SOC will provide continuous surveillance and
protection against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity,
confidentiality, and availability of critical information and
systems.
P02-2024
ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY SITE
ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL DISASTER RECOVERY SITE
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
A disaster recovery site will serve as a facility to recover and
restore the university’s technology infrastructure and operations
when the primary data center becomes unavailable during
emergencies or unexpected incidents. The establishment of the
disaster recovery site will ensure the continuity of critical
services and operations in the event of an incident or disaster.
P03-2024
USER SATISFACTION SURVEY
USER SATISFACTION SURVEY
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The User Satisfaction Survey project is dedicated to understanding
and enhancing the experiences of the university community with
various services and products offered by the UITS. The project
aims to develop and conduct surveys to gather valuable feedback
from users. This will provide insights into user preferences,
highlight areas for improvement, and ultimately enhance the
overall user experience.
P04-2024
DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL AND LOGICAL SECURITY ARCHITECTURE MAP OF KNUST
DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL AND LOGICAL SECURITY ARCHITECTURE MAP OF KNUST
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
This project aims to create a detailed security architecture map.
It involves documenting physical controls such as access points,
surveillance systems, and logical controls such as network
defenses and data protection. The goal is to visually represent
how these security elements work together, helping the university
understand its security posture, identify gaps, and improve the
overall security strategy.
P05-2024
COMPREHENSIVE DATA PROTECTION STRATEGY
COMPREHENSIVE DATA PROTECTION STRATEGY
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Data Protection Act Awareness Project aims to educate the
university community on Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act
843). The project focuses on raising awareness of the key
provisions of the Act, including individuals' rights and the
university’s responsibilities in handling personal data. Through
workshops, training sessions, and campaigns, the project seeks to
ensure compliance with the Act.
P06-2024
ESTABLISHMENT OF NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL
ESTABLISHMENT OF NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The project aims to implement a Network Access Control (NAC)
solution to provide an additional layer of security to protect the
network infrastructure of the university and to regulate network
access for students, faculty, and staff. The Network Access
Control system will authenticate, authorize, and monitor devices
and users. This is to ensure compliance with the university’s ICT
Policy.
P07-2024
GEOGRAPHICAL NETWORK LAYOUT OF KNUST
GEOGRAPHICAL NETWORK LAYOUT OF KNUST
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Geographical Network Layout Project aims to develop a detailed
map of the university's network infrastructure. This project
involves mapping out all network devices, connections, and their
locations across the university. The resulting layout will serve
as a valuable tool for network administrators, IT staff, and
planning teams to quickly identify, resolve issues and perform
regular maintenance more efficiently. It will also aid in the
planning and implementation of future network expansions.
P08-2024
AUTOMATED VULNERABILITY DETECTION AND MITIGATION IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
AUTOMATED VULNERABILITY DETECTION AND MITIGATION IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Secure Coding approach project aims to enhance software
security by implementing an automated system for detecting and
addressing vulnerabilities throughout the software development
lifecycle. It also focuses on integrating best secure coding
practices to minimize or eliminate potential vulnerabilities.
Combining advanced detection tools with secure coding
methodologies, the project seeks to streamline vulnerability
management, improve software resilience, and foster a culture of
security awareness among developers.
P09-2024
RISK ASSESSMENT AT THE DATA CENTER
RISK ASSESSMENT AT THE DATA CENTER
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Risk Assessment project at the Data Center involves evaluating
potential risks that could threaten the security and functionality
of the facility. The assessment includes identifying risks,
assessing their potential impact, and prioritizing the risks. The
aim is to ensure the data center remains secure, operational and
complies with relevant standards and regulations.
P10-2024
SECURITY AWARENESS AT KNUST
SECURITY AWARENESS AT KNUST
PERIOD: JAN 2024 - PRESENT
The Security Awareness Project is designed to educate the
university community about common cyber threats and provide
practical guidance on how to recognize and respond to these
threats. Through workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns, the
community will be equipped with the knowledge to create a safe and
secure computing environment.