Security Training Platform

This repository contains a Security Awareness Training Platform designed to educate users on essential cybersecurity practices. The application walks users through various tasks, including:

• Generating strong passwords.
• Identifying phishing attempts.
• Learning about SSL encryption.

The platform includes interactive challenges and assessments to evaluate the user's understanding of security concepts.

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Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Interactive Challenges: Tasks to strengthen cybersecurity awareness.
• Simulations: Tests for identifying phishing scams and weak passwords.
• Dynamic Feedback: Instant feedback and scoring.
• Responsive UI: Engaging and informative layouts.

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Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 is required; higher versions are not supported)
• MongoDB (Running locally or connected via a cloud service)

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:egecan12/security-platform.git
   cd security-platform

2. Install backend dependencies:

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Create an .env file in the backend folder with the following:

   PORT=5000
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   MONGO_URI=mongodb_connection_string

5. Run the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm run build
   npm run dev

6. Run the frontend server:

   cd ../frontend
   npm start

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Tests

We used the JestJS Framework to create tests. Run tests with the following command:

npm run test

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Project Structure

Backend

Located in the backend folder, it handles:

• Authentication and Authorization
• User Management
• APIs for Challenge Scoring

Key files:

• server.ts: Main entry point for the server.
• routes/auth.ts: Routes for login and registration.
• models/User.ts: Mongoose schema for user data.

Frontend

Located in the frontend folder, it manages:

• Interactive UI
• Dynamic Feedback
• User Progress Tracking

Key components:

• Login.tsx: Login functionality.
• Register.tsx: Registration form.
• Dashboard.tsx: Main user dashboard.
• PhishingTest.tsx: Challenge for identifying phishing scams.
• MakePassword.tsx: Challenge for creating strong passwords.
• SSLTest.tsx: SSL encryption awareness test.

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Features

1. Authentication:

   • Registration: Secure registration with input validation and password hashing.
   • Login: Token-based authentication using JWT.
   • Logout: Clears session and token data.

2. Challenges:

   • Password Strength Test
   • Phishing Simulation
   • SSL Awareness Quiz

3. Scoring System:

   • Challenges are scored dynamically.
   • User progress is tracked in the progressSlice state.

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How to Contribute

We welcome contributions to improve this platform! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository.

2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Make your changes and submit a pull request.

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Acknowledgements

• Have I Been Pwned: For password breach validation.
• React Icons: For UI enhancements.
• Node.js and MongoDB: Backbone technologies for the project.

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Contact

For any questions, feel free to contact us.