Learn how to protect your personal information and assets,as failing to do so can turn them into a money making tool for technology criminals(hackers).This proposal provides an educational solution for this issue, empowering you to safeguard yourself

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Vu Do

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

dntvu2312@gmail.com

Additional applicants

Jimmy Lee

Telegram: https://t.me/Jimmy_Lee01

Gmail: linhlx16@gmail.com

Linh(LP)

Telegram: https://t.me/Elpidanang

Gmail: linhcardano@gmail.com

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

Yes

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.” .

No dependencies.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.”

Project will be fully open source.

[METADATA] Category of proposal

Education

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

• Proposed is the development of a specialized computer security documentation set specifically designed for non-security specialized programmers. The field of cybersecurity is particularly crucial in the internet world, where a large number of online applications and services are being developed. Non-security specialized programmers face significant pressure to both develop applications and ensure their security.
• This documentation set provides fundamental knowledge of computer security. The content primarily focuses on essential knowledge and practical skills that programmers need to know and easily apply. The documentation begins with basic concepts of hardware and software, followed by more in-depth security knowledge, such as identifying network security threats and addressing security vulnerabilities. Moreover, the documentation incorporates practical exercises in the most basic security practices, applicable through software.
• The target audience for this proposal is non-security specialized programmers who already possess programming knowledge and seek to enhance their understanding of computer security to apply it to their developing applications, thereby minimizing the risk of being targeted by hackers.
• The standout feature of this proposal is that all the content in this documentation set is verified by reputable cybersecurity experts with years of experience in the field. With the participation of these experts, we believe that this documentation set will provide great value to non-security specialized programmers, helping them grasp fundamental concepts and acquire practical security skills (please refer to the advisor's profile).
• The structure of the lessons is divided into three modules:Modules 1, 2, and 3: Focus on providing foundational knowledge, covering the most basic concepts related to computer hardware.
• Modules 4, 5, and 6: Focus on providing foundational knowledge of networking and fundamental skills in the security profession.
• Module 7: Lessons on security in the Cardano blockchain.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Problem:

• For non-security specialized programmers, they face a significant challenge of simultaneously developing applications and ensuring their security. To gain in-depth knowledge of security, it typically takes an individual 2-4 years of dedicated study in the field. Additionally, these programmers often struggle to find reliable and high-quality verified security documentation on the internet, further elongating the learning process.

Solution:

• The proposed solution is a computer security documentation set specifically designed for non-security specialized programmers. This documentation set addresses the challenge of programmers lacking the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively implement security measures for their developing applications, thereby reducing the risk of being targeted by attacks. The content of the documentation set is carefully curated from reputable sources, incorporating a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. It is written in a user-friendly and accessible manner, allowing readers to easily comprehend and apply the concepts. The documentation set covers foundational to advanced security topics, providing a comprehensive learning experience.
• The content of this documentation set undergoes strict scrutiny from our team of security experts. It instructs programmers on how to identify security vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. The knowledge acquired can be directly applied during the software development process.
• The proposed solution brings substantial benefits to the Cardano ecosystem. It will attract a new wave of programmers to the Cardano ecosystem, as they will have access to this valuable resource. As a result, more developers will create high-security applications on Cardano, further expanding the ecosystem. The fact that this documentation set is funded through Catalyst, a fund associated with Cardano, enhances the credibility, reputation, and trust of Cardano, particularly among individuals who may not be familiar with the ecosystem. This acts as a catalyst for community building, application development, and service provision on the Cardano platform, driving its expansion.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

Measuring the success of the project based on:

Short-term:

• The proposal's content will be posted on Cardano Stack Exchange and GitHub. These platforms will track the download and usage rates of the documentation. This will indicate the level of interest from programmers in this documentation. If the number of reviews and downloads continues to increase steadily after 6 months, it will demonstrate that our documentation brings significant value to both non-security-focused programmers within the Cardano ecosystem and programmers outside the Cardano ecosystem.
• Number of responses from programmers: We will monitor the feedback and evaluations from programmers within the Cardano ecosystem on Cardano Stack Exchange and GitHub. Through these responses, we will assess the quality of the documentation's content and the impact of the proposal on the Cardano ecosystem.
• Through metrics and user feedback, we will gain a clearer understanding of the project's success and its contribution to the Cardano ecosystem. This evaluation will assess the short-term and long-term impacts of the project and help us improve and enhance the value we bring to the Cardano ecosystem.

Long-term:

• The proposal aims to contribute to an increase in the number of new programmers, who may not be familiar with Cardano, joining the ecosystem. They will learn about developing applications on Cardano, thereby expanding the development of the Cardano ecosystem further.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Our plan to share our outputs is as follows:

• We will promote the documentation through various channels such as our website and social media platforms.
• The content of the documentation will be published on Cardano Stack Exchange and Gitbook. We are collaborating with our partner, vcoincheck.io, and their community, Cardano ADA Vietnam.
• We will create an environment for discussion, learning, and research in the field of security. As we contribute to the Cardano community in North America, we also want to contribute to the development of the Cardano-loving community in Vietnam, as it is my homeland.
• With this plan, we aim to bring the value of security knowledge documentation to non-security-focused programmers, helping them gain a solid understanding of computer security knowledge and skills. Furthermore, we aim to introduce Cardano to many programming communities. Ultimately, these communities will contribute to the growth and development of the Cardano ecosystem.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

The team consists of 5 members: Vu Do, Linh Pham (Advisor), Jimmy Lee, Mohamed Hassan, and Nicola Clarke.

Project Management Team: Vu Do (Project Manager)

• Experience and skills:Formal training in the field of security. Graduated from CDI College, Canada.
• Successfully raised funds for the proposal "Format Of Evaluated Project Process" in Fund 8.
• Understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, various cryptocurrencies, and industry terminology. Awareness of trends in the crypto industry.
• Knowledge of computer security, understanding of basic concepts of hardware and software. Understanding of the essence of computer security, how to identify vulnerabilities, and how to address them.
• Project management skills: Planning, resource management, time allocation, risk management. Effective organizational and teamwork skills.

Core Execution Team: Mohamed Hassan, Nicola Clarke.

• Experience and skills:Formal training in the field of security. Graduated from CDI College, Canada.
• Understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, various cryptocurrencies, and industry terminology. Awareness of trends in the crypto industry.
• Knowledge of computer security, understanding of basic concepts of hardware and software. Understanding of the essence of computer security, how to identify vulnerabilities, and how to address them.
• Writing and organizing information logically and clearly. Presentation and editing skills with accuracy and precision.
• Understanding the psychology of readers. Ability to write in a reader-friendly manner for those without security knowledge, making it easy to read and understand.
• Research and information organization skills.

Jimmy Lee (Community Development Partner)

• Experience and skills:Understanding of community development.
• Successful fundraising for 6 projects from Fund 7, 8, 9 through the Catalyst fund. Currently directly involved in managing these 6 projects and concurrently managing the Cardano Vietnam community group (Telegram, Facebook group).
• Communication and marketing skills to engage the community in Cardano Vietnam activities (Telegram, Facebook group).
• Communication and social interaction skills: Building interactions among community members.
• Understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, various cryptocurrencies, and industry terminology. Awareness of trends in the crypto industry.
• Instruction and training skills, sharing knowledge within the community.

Linh Pham (Advisor)

• Experience and skills
• Dr Linh is Australia based, has completed his professional doctorate in information technology, was a computer network and security consultant and turned to become an academic specialised in digital forensics and cybersecurity academic since 2004. He involves with Cardano Ecosystem and Project Catalyst in the following community roles: Fund 7 Challenge Team member for “Disarm cyber disinformation attacks”. As Team Lead in Fund8 and 9 for “Grow East Asia, Grow Cardano” and Fund10 Team Lead for “Development & Infrastructure” challenges and Co-host and Moderator for Eastern Hemisphere Townhall since Fund 7.
• For this project, he is in an Advisory role.

->The team members are a group of individuals with extensive knowledge and experience in project management and the security field. All members currently reside in Canada and Australia and are actively working in the security industry. We have received formal education in computer science and cybersecurity, equipping us with both academic knowledge and practical security skills.

->Through years of practical experience in the field, we are capable of translating academic knowledge into practical lessons that are easily understandable and applicable for the majority of individuals.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main objectives of the project are:

1. To provide a high-quality, easy-to-understand, and practical computer security documentation for non-security specialized programmers. This objective aims to help programmers grasp fundamental knowledge and apply practical skills in identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing security measures.
2. To attract new programmers to the Cardano ecosystem. By providing academic value through this documentation, we aim to generate interest and engagement in developing highly secure applications on Cardano, thereby expanding the development ecosystem.

Feasibility of the objectives will be addressed through the following measures:

1. Creating a sample documentation and conducting testing with a group of non-security specialized programmers to gather feedback. This feedback will be invaluable in improving the quality of the output content.
2. Collaborating with community-building partners to disseminate the documentation to the community, including regular users and non-security specialized programmers, fostering an environment for knowledge exchange and learning.
3. Tracking the download statistics and feedback on platforms such as Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community channels. Based on these metrics, we will assess the level of interest from users.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Milestone 1: Research and Select Credible Documentation Sources

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• Conduct research and select at least 3 credible documentation sources, verified by the advisor.

Milestone 2: Develop the Content Structure of the Documentation

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• Determine the content structure, including dividing the lessons into module chapters and specifying the number of lessons and the topic content for each lesson, with the verification of the advisor.

Milestone 3: Write and Edit the Documentation

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• Write and edit a sufficient number of lessons for the first 6 months after the project is funded, with the verification of the advisor.

Milestone 4: Quality Assurance of the Documentation

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• The advisor will participate in evaluating the quality of the documentation.

Milestone 5: Write and Edit the Documentation

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• Write and edit lessons for the remaining 6 months, with the verification of the advisor.

Milestone 6: Implement the Documentation Publishing Plan

Estimated Completion Time: 2 months

• Tasks:
• Execute the task of publishing the documentation on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and the partner community platforms.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Module 1: Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Security

Estimated Time: 2 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.

Module 2: Fundamental of Networking

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

Module 3: Fundamental Linux

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

Module 4: Fundamental Internet

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

Module 5: Basic Theories of Networking Computer Security

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

Module 6: Networking Security Specialist Career

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

Module 7: Security in Blockchain

Estimated Time: 1.5 months

• Complete research on the selected materials to be used as content for the documentation.
• Ensure the selection of credible and relevant content from reputable sources.
• Define the structure of module chapters, including the number of lessons and topics for each lesson. Write and edit the content of each lesson with a clear and logical presentation.
• This module consists of 8 lessons focused on computer security.
• Have the content reviewed by the advisor.
• Proceed with publishing on Cardano Stack Exchange, GitHub, and partner community platforms.
• Measure the engagement through download metrics and interactions to reflect the interest of non-security specialized programmers.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Total requested funding: 99,800 ADA

Estimated 1ADA ~ $0.3

Breakdown:

The execution team will receive 4,757.14 ADA every 1.5 months -> totaling 33,300 ADA.

• Tasks:
• Make plans to deploy the proposal
• Researching documents, writing, editing, and publishing articles.
• Each module consists of 8 articles, amounting to 594.64 ADA per article.
• Each article takes approximately 5 hours to complete, equivalent to 118.93 ADA per hour (~$35.5 per hour).

The advisor will receive 6,667 ADA every 1.5 months -> totaling 46,669 ADA.

• Tasks:
• Conducting quality evaluation of each article within each module.
• Providing feedback, suggestions, and revisions, and collaborating with the execution team to ensure the highest quality of articles.
• Use many years experience to evaluate quality of each lessons->the advisor will bring his truth experience to verify the proposals' lessons.

The community management partner will receive 2,833 ADA every 1.5 months -> totaling 19,831 ADA.

• Tasks:
• Performing marketing activities and community announcements.
• Managing the community group engaged in discussions about the content of the documentation.
• Organizing discussions within the community to foster a learning environment and stimulate interest in computer security.
• With the above fund allocation, the project will receive full support and assistance from the team members and relevant partners to achieve the goal of creating a high-quality computer security documentation and community development.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

• The team members have successfully secured funding for 6 projects from funds 7, 8, and 9, demonstrating their experience in fundraising.
• Our community already consists of hundreds of members.
• Importantly, all the content proposed in this project has been verified by the advisory board, which comprises experts with extensive experience in the field of security (please refer to their profiles for more information).
• The requested funding allocation for the team members is reasonable given their expertise and reputation, which they have earned through their accomplishments in funds 7, 8, and 9. Additionally, most of us reside in Canada and Australia, which have relatively high average incomes. Therefore, although the total funding requested for this project is relatively low, we are willing to contribute due to our passion for crypto and Cardano, and our desire to contribute to the development of the ecosystem and the Cardano community.
• The number of tasks and their respective completion times is substantial, and they require high-quality deliverables. Thus, the proposed funding for this project is appropriate.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept