Student Number: 35820304
This project is a Cybersecurity Awareness Website hosted on a cloud virtual machine using Microsoft Azure as the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider. The server runs Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and is configured entirely through the command line.
The purpose of this website is to educate everyday internet users about the most common cybersecurity threats they face. Many people use the internet without knowing the risks that come with it. This site explains three key threats in simple, clear language: phishing attacks, weak passwords, and malware. Each topic has a dedicated section with a plain explanation and practical advice users can act on immediately.
Phishing is one of the most widespread forms of cybercrime today. Attackers send fake emails or messages that look like they come from trusted organisations in order to steal personal details such as passwords and banking information. The site will show users how to identify suspicious links and what to do when they receive a questionable message.
Weak passwords remain a serious vulnerability for many users. Passwords like "123456" or a person's name are easy for attackers to guess or crack using automated tools. The site will explain what makes a strong password and recommend using a password manager to keep accounts secure.
Malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware, can infect a device, lock files, or silently steal data. The website will provide simple tips on how to avoid downloading harmful software and how to keep a device protected with regular updates. All content is written in plain English to ensure it is accessible to a general audience, not just technical users.
The server is provisioned as a Virtual Machine on Microsoft Azure. I connect to it remotely using SSH and deploy all HTML and CSS files manually. This process demonstrates the ability to configure and manage a cloud-based Linux server, meeting the learning outcomes of this unit. The site will remain live until marking is complete.
This project is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. I chose this license because the core goal of this website is to spread cybersecurity awareness as widely as possible. Placing restrictions on who can share or use the content would directly work against that goal. CC BY 4.0 allows anyone to freely copy, distribute, and adapt the material, provided they give appropriate credit to the original author.
The CC BY 4.0 license is one of the most open licenses available. It is internationally recognised and widely trusted in educational and research contexts, making it a natural fit for an academic project. It still protects my work by requiring attribution, which means my name and the original source must be acknowledged whenever the content is used or built upon. This balance between openness and recognition makes CC BY 4.0 the most suitable choice for a public-facing educational website like this one.