Cyber Security Development Plan
Project Overview
Project Type: University Capstone Project
Organisation: National Railway Museum
Institution: University of South Australia
Executive Summary
This capstone project involved developing a Cyber Security Development Plan for the National Railway Museum.
The project focused on assessing cybersecurity risks, analysing organisational security maturity, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing a roadmap for strengthening cybersecurity capabilities.
The project received a High Distinction and later established the foundation for ongoing cybersecurity volunteering work with the museum.
Objectives
The project aimed to:
- Assess cybersecurity maturity
- Identify security risks
- Develop practical recommendations
- Improve governance and controls
- Create a cybersecurity roadmap
Assessment Activities
Activities included:
- Cybersecurity assessment
- Risk identification
- Threat analysis
- Security control review
- Governance assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
Key Deliverables
Risk Assessment
Identified key risks affecting organisational systems and operations.
Security Roadmap
Developed a prioritised cybersecurity improvement roadmap.
Governance Recommendations
Produced recommendations relating to policies, procedures, and organisational security practices.
Security Controls
Mapped security controls and improvement opportunities across multiple cybersecurity domains.
Outcomes
The project provided a structured framework for improving cybersecurity maturity and reducing organisational risk.
The work was later extended through ongoing volunteering activities focused on implementation planning, validation, and practical cybersecurity improvement.
Skills Demonstrated
- Cyber Risk Assessment
- Governance and Compliance
- Security Planning
- Security Architecture
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Security Documentation
Lessons Learned
The project reinforced the importance of aligning cybersecurity recommendations with organisational requirements, available resources, and operational realities.
It also demonstrated the value of translating technical risks into practical and actionable recommendations.