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WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC.
#1 National Highway, Brgy. Banlic, Cabuyao Laguna
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
School Portal Security enhancement with Access control Algorithm for

Westbridge Institute of Technology , Inc
A Thesis Project Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School

Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc.
In Partial Fulfillment of The requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Arnold C. Olaño
Cesar Lenster Lunas
Jamil G. Regodon
2024
Chapter 1
Introduction
Project Context
Utilizing technology effectively is essential to optimizing administrative procedures
and guaranteeing a favorable experience for educators, administrators, and students in
the dynamic realm of higher education. The proponents for Westbridge Institute of
Technology Inc. (WITI) recognizes the need for comprehensive digital solutions and
launches a project titled "School Portal Security Enhancement with Access Control
Algorithm for Senior High and College"
The school portal is an important online interface in today's educational environment
that links students, teachers, admin, parents to important information within an
institution of learning or colleges. Accessible via a secure login procedure requiring a
distinct username and password, the school portal serves as the main means of contact
between educational institutions and their students, teachers, admin, parents. In
essence, the school portal serves as a central location where students may easily access
and oversee several facets of their educational journey. This digital platform offers
students an easy and organized way to keep informed and involved in their academic
pursuits, while also improving the overall efficiency of administrative operations and
improving communication.
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Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc. (WITI) in Cabuyao City, Laguna, is known for
providing a top-notch education that's affordable and incorporates modern technology.
As a result, the institution consistently experiences a growth in student enrollment.
However, one notable area where WITI could improve is in the development of a
comprehensive school portal accessible to students, registrars, teachers, and
administrators. This lack of integration across various systems is a challenge that needs
addressing. To address this issue, there is a proposal to enhance School Portal Security
by implementing access control algorithms for both Senior High and College students.
This strategic plan is expected to bring significant benefits to the institute, such as
saving time, reducing conflicts, and providing students with easy access to their
academic records. Additionally, the proposed portal aims to improve overall efficiency,
allowing stakeholders to focus on academic activities, which will contribute to better
academic performance and outcomes.
Purpose and Description.
The goal of this research is to develop a system called “SCHOOL PORTAL
SECURITY ENHANCEMENT WITH ACCESS CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR
SENIOR HIGH AND COLLEGE IN WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY INC.” to make sure only the right people can access important
information and features. This helps keep student,teacher and staff data safe, prevents
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unauthorized entry, and ensures a secure learning environment by reducing the risk of
data problems or misuse.
User interface for inputting and managing school portal security.
1. Gathering information of the student, teacher, registrar and admin will be done
to input and manage school portal security effectively.
2. Algorithms will be developed to detect and prevent unauthorized access
3. A database will be used to maintain a record of the interactions and activities
that users have within the portal.
Objectives of the Study
The primary goal of this study is to create Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc's
school portal through the implementation of access control algorithms for Senior High
and College students with basic admin, teachers, student and parent features such as
dashboard , chat , class time stable , assigned subjects, assigning teacher to class, add
fees, generating report, print function, showing of grades, assigning class subjects ,
class time table and more. This security enhancement aims to protect sensitive
information and ensure that only authorized individuals can access the portal.
More specifically, the study aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. Create and implement access control methods that are specifically suited to
Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc.'s senior high and college students'
demands.
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2. Analyze how well the access control algorithms are able to protect sensitive
data from unauthorized access.
3. Analyze how improved security measures affect system performance and user
experience.
4. Create thorough security policies and user and administrator guidelines to
guarantee continued security upkeep.
5. Make suggestions for ongoing security measure enhancement and adaptation to
new threats and technological developments.
Scope and limitation
The scope of the study is focused on the development of a School Portal Security
enhancement with access control algorithm for Senior High and College in Westbridge
Institute of Technology , Inc. The primary goal of this system is to enhance the security
of the school portal that the proponents will implement to the said school. By
establishing connections with enrollment, admission, and scheduling systems, it can
effectively address a variety of common issues. These issues encompass unauthorized
access to sensitive information, the use of weak passwords, inadequate data protection,
a lack of vigilant monitoring for potential attacks, infrequent security checks, potential
violations of privacy regulations, a lack of user awareness about online safety practices,
insufficient monitoring of system activity, unsafe data transmission between systems,
improper user account management, oversight in verifying vendor security measures,
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and an absence of a comprehensive backup strategy. The resolution of these issues is
paramount to ensuring the security and integrity of the portal and its data.
In order to accomplish this, the study will collect information about the needs and
preferences of the administrators and staff at Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc.
with regard to access control and school portal security. After that, a software solution
that satisfies these needs will be designed and developed. The system will have an
easy-to-use interface to improve the security of the school portal, access control
algorithms to handle security issues, and a strong database to store and retrieve
confidential data.
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Chapter 2
Review Of Related Literature And Studies
Technical Background
Westbridge Institute of Technology (WITI) currently lacks a school portal, which
means that only administrative staff have access to sensitive documents and areas.
However, implementing a School Portal Security enhancement with Access Control
Algorithm for Senior High and College at WITI presents a challenge due to concerns
about data security. By incorporating this algorithm, we can effectively address these
security issues at WITI. The proposed system will significantly improve security
measures, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access the portal once it's
implemented. WITI's proactive approach to implementing this security enhancement
demonstrates our commitment to providing a safe and secure online environment for
Senior High and College students once the portal is established.
Foriegn Related Studies
Skills and knowledge can be transferred by network-enabled computers called student
portal. Since new technologies are commonly thought to make a big difference in
education, many universities have adopted portal of student to support teaching and
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learning processes. Most portal applications allow for student to delivery and tracking
of elearning courses, content,
[1]
It helps to generate a monthly oversight sheet. Manual attendance system requires
countless paper work and calculations and there will be great chances of errors. To save
the time of maintain lecture trade data and average attendance of each student Online
College Portal system intent to improve the efficiency of college information
management, and the main function is managing and maintaining information [2]
PCE(Priyadarshini College Of Engineering) The Staff / Student Portal is the commonly
used phrase to describe the login page where student can provide a user name and
password to gain access to an scholastic organization’s programs and other learning
related materials. For example a beginner who has enrolled in an online certification
program may use a student portal to ingress online course materials, such as articles,
lectures and videos hosted on the college’s server. Staff/student portal is also used to
provide information about the college, special events, course details, calendars,
academic resources and contact material [3].
Portals are gateways that provide users with the information they need from different
sources and display it on a single page. It is important to see that universities utilize the
resources and services provided by their student portals. With the rapid development of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the Ministry of Education in Saudi
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Arabia aims to develop and improve student portals by providing high-quality teaching
services through the university portal systems. [4]
there is discussion about usability of student portal. Usability is a key factor that
determines the success of a management software or interactive system, like student
academic portal. The increasing usage of a portal requires usability evaluation method
that is more accurate and effective to found usability problem, so it can be used for
management service improvement in the academic process. [5]
It discusses the development of a web-based application for new student admissions at
PAB 8 Saentis Private High School, which aims to replace the conventional, error-
prone manual admission process with a more efficient and accurate computerized
system. The application utilizes technologies like PHP and MySQL and follows the
waterfall model for its development [6].
Integrating an access control algorithm into a school portal can enhance data
management, ensuring efficient, orderly, and secure handling of student admissions.
This approach would not only simplify the process for administrators but also provide a
more transparent and accessible system for parents and guardians, especially important
in special education contexts where individual needs and sensitive information are
paramount [7].
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Foreign Related Literature
Good time management is related to perceived control of time, job satisfaction, and
health, while being negatively related to stress. However, its relationship with work and
academic performance is unclear. Time management training improves skills but may
not necessarily lead to better performance. The research has some limitations, such as
varied definitions and methods, reliance on self-reports, and little consideration of job
and organizational factors. The review provides insights for developing more effective
time management practices. [8]
It offers time-saving tools for administrators, immediate access to grades for parents,
and progress tracking for students. It allows teachers to manage grades, attendance, and
communication. The system is web-based, requiring only an internet connection and
desktops. It is platform-independent and customizable for each school's needs [9].
The system was developed using management information systems and database
technology. The paper discusses the background and purpose of the project, followed
by details about the development platform and database technology used. It focuses on
analyzing requirements, designing and implementing the system, and using various
tools and techniques. The end system simplifies tasks like inputting information,
retrieving data, making changes, and generating reports. The goal of the project is to
create reliable software that helps administrators and users make accurate and timely
decisions by effectively storing and processing information [10].
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Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the existing constraints will continue to
limit the effectiveness of personnel scheduling management systems in construction
field offices. However, implementing the proposed system is expected to improve
personnel scheduling management by standardizing procedures and reducing reactive
management. The study suggests three approaches with varying degrees of
effectiveness: a manual system, a spreadsheet system, and a network system. [11]
The move to using cloud-based technology in healthcare, like what Prince and
Lovesum talked about in 2020, is similar to a change that needs to happen in schools,
like Westbridge Institute of Technology. This change can help schools better organize
their teaching materials and make it easier for high school and college students to
access what they need for learning. [12]
Ms. Sakshi Nandu Kamod (2023) demonstrated, College management system is an
integrated web application that handles various academic and nonacademic activities of
a College/Academic Institute. The system can be accessed by every
student/faculties/employees of the institution through internet connected computers or
internet enabled mobile devices with the aid of his username and password. Every user
will have a customized home page with his/her profile management facilities. Through
links that display in the home page the user can access different options of the website
assigned. Though the system allows access to every one there is a significant security
risk involved in this project [13].
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In present day world and not utilizing digitalization not a superior way, utilizing present
day innovation and web for diminishing work and expanding proficiency is a way to
computerized nation and utilizing innovation helps in having a keen work process so to
execute this in school an Online School Portal is intended to execute digitalization and
lessening work of school staff/personnel like figuring level of participation and
imprints ,giving time-table, keeping records in documents for quite a long time is
diminished by this framework furthermore, to conquer the issues caused by human
mistake and wastage of time doing all procedure physically [14].
District leaders need to reassess the effectiveness of parent portals in supporting
academic success. Based on a study focused on family engagement during the middle-
to-high school transition, this article highlights challenges faced by both families and
school leaders. It emphasizes the importance of systematically reflecting on the design
and purpose of parent portals to ensure they effectively communicate information and
serve as a useful tool for families in monitoring and improving students' academic
progress [15].
The online academic portal serves as an information system in tertiary institutions,
encompassing various academic details such as student activities, faculty, and
administrative staff. Despite the existing online academic portal system in national
universities, it lacks effectiveness in utilizing web-based services. To address this,
researchers aimed to develop an Android-based national university academic portal
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system, facilitating user access without the need for the National University website.
Through the waterfall method, a well-established system development approach, the
researchers used PHP, PostgreSQL, and Android Studio for application design. The
trial demonstrated 100% accuracy in displaying academic information [16].
IoT based cloud computing technology provides an intelligence system, unified campus
portal services, security and maintenance system. The digitally connected campuses
enhance student learning and environmental sustainability. Students can use
smartphones, PDA to access their homework assignments and test performance through
online portals. Video can be uploaded in the cloud, online video Lecturing enables
Students to attend classroom lectures remotely. IoT devices are used to track students
who Skip their classes, send alerts, help students to concentrate on academic work
regularly, and to find lost personal items. Through Digital devices payments can be
made easy at the cafeteria, office and in other admin activities [17].
College Portal provides a simple interface for maintenance of student–faculty
information. It can be used by educational institutes or colleges to maintain the records
of students easily. The creation and management of accurate, updated information
regarding a students’ academic career is critically important in the university as well as
colleges. Student information system can deal with all kind of student details, academic
related reports, college details, course details, curriculum, batch details, placement
details and other resource related details too [18].
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The portal provides an online web-based solution for educational use. The landing page
of this website shows the features like a login tab so that the student and staff can log in
easily, making way for acquiring various information. With that, it provides features
such as a photo gallery and details regarding the workshop attended, paper published.
The unique feature of this portal is its way of connecting the students, and staff of that
college [19].
Passive communication channels, such web-based parent portals that enable families to
track their children's grades all year long, can also facilitate effective communication
between schools and families, directing parental support for students [20].
A school portal system can serve as a hub for integrating international perspectives and
resources into the curriculum. It can offer access to global educational content,
facilitate communication with international educators and students, and provide
platforms for collaborative international projects. Additionally, such a system can be
instrumental in gathering feedback from all stakeholders (management, teachers,
students, parents) on the effectiveness and perception of the internationalized
curriculum, aiding in its continual improvement and adaptation. [21]
A school portal system in high-tuition Catholic schools in the Philippines can help by
giving clear information about fees, offering details on financial help and scholarships,
and providing resources about the school's Catholic teachings and social work. It's a
way for students, parents, and teachers to stay connected, share feedback, and get
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involved in community projects, which helps make sure the school stays true to its
mission of education and helping others. [22]
Local Related Studies
Sensitive educational data is becoming digital, which emphasizes the need for security
in School Management Systems (SMS). The study conducted by Grepon et al. on e-
School systems emphasizes operational elements, but it also subtly draws attention to
the need for strong security measures in SMS, particularly in access control
mechanisms. These algorithms are essential for preserving the integrity and security of
student and teacher information, as well as protecting data from unwanted access [23]
Although the focus of the Aklan study was not explicitly on security, the development
of a web-based system inherently includes considerations for secure access and data
protection. For your thesis, this can be related to the necessity of implementing robust
security measures, such as access control algorithms, to protect sensitive educational
data [24].
IT emphasizes the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in
education. This is closely related to the need for robust school portal security and
efficient access control algorithms. By ensuring secure and controlled access to e-
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learning resources, the integrity and effectiveness of educational programs can be
maintained [25].
A Web portal is also common for academic institutions, business solutions, government
services, and entertainment applications. Initial activity in accessing web portals is
logging in usernames and passwords. Prominent for these applications are
implementation of hashing. This is done in every password to ensure additional layer of
security in providing confidentiality for user passwords [26].
The Effectiveness of Information Systems in the Enrollment of State Universities and
Colleges in Central Luzon Philippines" explores the impact of information systems on
enrollment processes in Philippine universities. It emphasizes system and service
quality, which are crucial for enhancing school portal security and access control
algorithms. Better system quality ensures robust protection against unauthorized access,
while service quality ensures these security
measures don't hinder user experience [27].
The paper by Alimboyong and Bucjan (2021) discusses cloud computing adoption in
Philippine state universities and colleges, focusing on challenges like slow internet and
limited cloud computing understanding. These insights are relevant for enhancing
school portal security, emphasizing the need for robust security measures like advanced
access control algorithms to protect educational data and ensure secure access,
reflecting broader themes in technology adoption and security in education [28].
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The effectiveness of admission profiles in predicting academic performance in a
Philippine state-operated high school. It evaluates the relationship between admission
test scores, pre-entry grades, and student performance. This research can inform school
portal security enhancement, emphasizing the importance of multifactorial evaluation
for secure and efficient data management. [29]
The document "Building a Framework for the Integration of School Management
Systems (BFISMS)" by Romeo E. Balcita and Thelma D. Palaoag focuses on
enhancing school services through technology integration. It emphasizes the necessity
for efficient services to students, guardians, and employees. The study is qualitative and
descriptive, involving literature review, interviews, and analysis of existing school
management systems. Key areas include biometrics for attendance and security, mobile
teaching tools, and online services for information access. The integration of
technologies in school management systems aims to extend operations, provide real-
time information, and improve service quality, particularly in student services like
enrollment, grading, library management, and tracking. [30]
The study "The Admission Policy Test and Effectiveness of Islamic Education in a
Secular State" is relevant as it highlights the importance of regulated access and
effective policy implementation in educational environments. This parallels the need
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for robust access control algorithms in school portals to ensure secure and authorized
access, safeguarding educational materials and student data. [31]
Colleges and Universities have been established to provide educational services to the
people. Like any other organization, the school has processes and procedures similar to
business or industry that involve admissions, processing of data, and generation of
reports. Those processes are made possible through a centralized system in storing,
processing, and retrieval of data and information, the majority of the schools in the
country are already adopting computer-based systems to address their needs especially
on their student and school-related transactions. [32]
The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) Grades and
Account Inquiry System was developed by their MIS Department to cater students'
inquiry on grades, account, and latest information about the school. The system can be
accessed on the designated area installed, it uses touch screen technology where
students will have to enter their id number in order to access the information. The
system is installed locally within the school campus only. [33]
In the past years, the Philippine Education System still used manual processes during
enrollment procedures, not until the pandemic. The process and the start of the
academic year didn't go well. Academic institutions are thinking of ways to get through
this process. It may not be a big problem in other private schools; however, it has been
a major problem in public schools. In this study, we developed a web-based Enrollment
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System for Public Junior High School in the Philippines tested in one of the most
populous public junior high schools in the province of Cavite. Results show that the
requirements set by the user were met. The overall evaluation shows that the system is
effective and useful in addressing what the school needs. [34]
The purpose of the study is to design and implement an enrolment system through web
based application intended for higher education institution in Zamboanga Peninsula
amidst covid-19 pandemic. The functionalities of the system are guided using Use
Cases identified during requirement phase. The existing system encountered several
constraints on the process of the enrolment, especially in detecting conflict of course
schedules and the availability of slots of the courses offered, handling large number of
data, and in cases where modifications or errors in the program that need to be fixed.
The methodology used was prototyping to take advantage of the limited experience of
users in using computerized systems. It was implemented using Hypertext Pre-
processor (PHP) programming language and MYSQL database along with JavaScript,
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JQuery and Macromedia Dreamweaver as integrated
development environment (IDE). The functionalities of the system get the approval of
the school administrators allowing the program to be use in an actual enrolment setting.
[35]
The aims of this research are to evaluate the efficiency of the Davao del Sur State
College Online Enrollment System. Students were chosen at random to complete a
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questionnaire about the efficiency of the system in question. This research also aims to
determine what methodological instruments can be used in assessing the respondent's
assessments. It will also identify the areas that need to be changed. This research also
aims to determine what methodological instruments can be used in assessing the
respondent's assessments. It will also identify the areas that need to be changed. As a
research design, the researcher used the descriptive approach. [36]
The Computerized Enrollment System is designed to efficiently store and retrieve
student information, offering a faster and more convenient alternative for faculty staff.
This system aids in managing the increasing number of student enrollees, providing
quick access to information, especially for transferees or those at a distance. The
implementation of technology in enrollment processes helps reduce errors, processing
time, and manual efforts. Inspired by online registration services, the researchers
developed an online enrollment system for TNHS ANNEX, addressing challenges such
as long lines and inaccuracies in manual systems. The proposed system aims to enhance
efficiency, benefiting schools, teachers, students, and administrators by streamlining
enrollment procedures and providing easy access to accurate information. [37]
This study was developed to create an electronic attendance and logging system using
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Short Messaging Service (SMS) with a
Web-based management system portal that allows user to access real time data to
ensure campus security and smart information management. The students will use
RFID card system to check in and out of the main entrance, to both track attendance
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and log time and prevent unauthorized entrance therefore utilize the RFID technology.
The LPU-LAGUNA SEALS system developed in this study has six main functions: to
use the student RFID chip in the ID’s as gate pass, to send daily SMS to parents about
the student entry and exit time record, to efficiently manage and monitor student
attendance and logs thru intranet and internet, to integrate Web-based system portal to
access real time logs and attendance, to provide printed reports and electronic files of
attendance and logs, and implement the system in Lyceum of the Philippines – Laguna.
[38]
A Web Portal is a website or service that offers a broad array of resources and online
services, such as search engines, directories, news, e-mail, and online information.
Portals have evolved to provide a customized gateway to Web information. This study
aimed to develop an Online Research Portal. Specifically, it aimed to create an online
repository of researches and articles, publish researches and articles online, manage
web content, distribute content depending on the user privileges and access level, create
a venue for collaboration with other research institutions, create linkages with other
research institutions, access information while off-campus, and disseminate latest
update on research. [39]
In this system, there are three types of users with different access levels. The Super
Admin manages the entire system, setting defaults and handling all student records.
They can enroll students, add rooms, subjects, and manage assessments. The Staff, such
as the School Registrar and Admin Assistant, have limited access. They handle tasks
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like generating grade reports, student IDs, and managing scholarships. Instructors, the
third type of user, have the most restricted access, mainly uploading grades to the
system. Each role is tailored to specific responsibilities within the educational setting..
[40]
This study aimed to develop a web-based application called Research Portal which
consists of research articles as a quick references and up-to-date information about the
university researcher. This software has evolved as a comprehensive record
management system to track status of ongoing research commitments. Additional
features were the notification and real-time collaboration tool which builds a key
element of visibility in all aspects of information. [41]
"Integrated educational management tool for Adamson University," academic
institutions like colleges and universities can use the system to easily maintain staff and
student records.Using an information and publication system for schools that is web-
based can also save schools money, time, and effort. The development of an online
portal system will be feasible for an institution with a well-designed website. [42]
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CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
In order to develop the “School Portal Security enhancement with Access control
Algorithm for Senior High and College in Westbridge Institute of Technology ,
Inc”. The proponents will follow a method to perform all the processes under an
iterative waterfall. This chapter outlines the activities that were carried out by the
proponents.
Fig 1.0: Iterative Waterfall Model.
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Requirement Specification, System Design and Software Design, Implementation and
Unit Testing, Integration and system testing and Operation and Maintenance are the
five
key stages that flow from one to the next and are crucial to developers. The proponents
of this study will employ the use of Iterative Waterfall Model of the System
Development Life Cycle to be able to smoothly develop our proposed system. The five
steps of SDLC are intended to build on one another by putting up further Effort,
utilising the output from earlier stages, and producing outcomes that make use of earlier
work and can be linked back to earlier stages.
The proponents will see the benefits of using iterative Waterfall which makes it
possible for better structure and control. A product can advance easily and be delivered
on time by setting up a plan with deadlines for each stage of the development process,
such as concept, design, implementation, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. This
strategy offers an easy plan for the project's progress and helps guarantee that each
phase is finished before moving on to the next.
The Requirement Specification.
In the step of requirement specification, the proponents will assess how the system
functions and determine the needs and requirements of the users. To understand the
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system's needs, the proponents will communicate with school administrators, registrars,
and the finance department. After gathering data and conducting research, the
proponents will gather data, define the work plan, and will finalize the project plan.
During the System and Software Design phase, the system will be designed according
to the specified requirements.This involves designing tables, preparing the project
presentation, and evaluating the functionality and design of the system. The proponents
will review and update the system's tables and forms, will test all the features, and will
create a data flow diagram (DFD) to illustrate the system's data flow. Additionally, an
entity relationship diagram (ERD) will be created to represent the system's data model.
Finally, the proponents will provide the necessary source code to build the system.
In the Implementation and Unit Testing phase, the proponents will carefully examine
the system or application to ensure it fulfils the client's needs and detects any issues.
The proponents will evaluate whether the software's features and functions are aligned
with the specified requirements. This stage will focus on ensuring that the system will
operate smoothly and reliably within the current operating environment.
In the Integration and System Testing phase, the proponents will train the users and test
it out. The users will then check if the suggested features and functionalities have been
properly implemented.
In the Operation and Maintenance phase, the main goal will be, to ensure that the
information system is fully functional and runs efficiently. This phase will involve
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managing system updates, monitoring performance, and providing ongoing support to
users. It will include essential tasks like data backups and creating user documentation.
Deployment of the system on live systems occurs, followed by populating initial data
and providing user training.
Requirement Analysis
The current system of the Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc. involves
manual processes for teacher registration, student applications, and other tasks.
However, the proponents will be active in exploring the implementation of a school
portal to enhance and streamline the entire school transaction.
Business Activity
 User Authentication and Authorization:
 Secure login for students, teachers,registrar, and administrators.
 User roles with different levels of access (e.g., student, teacher, registrar,
admin).
 User Profiles:
 Ability for users to create and manage their profiles.
 Update personal information, contact details, and preferences.
 Dashboard:
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 Personalized dashboards for each user role.
 Quick access to relevant information such as schedules, grades, and
announcements.
 Announcements and News:
 Posting and viewing of school announcements and news.
 Option for push notifications or email alerts.
 Attendance Tracking:
 Recording and monitoring of student attendance.
 Grades and Progress Reports:
 Online access to grades for students
 Generation and distribution of progress reports.
 Class Schedules:
 Display of class schedules for students and teachers.
 Ability to make changes to schedules when necessary.
 Enrollment System Integration
 In this section, students can check their enrollment information and use
the portal to make any necessary changes.
 Admission System Integration
 This area is Administrators can monitor and manage the entire
admission workflow efficiently.
 Scheduling System Integration
 Integrating with the scheduling system will allow students to view their
class schedules, room assignments, and any changes in real-time.
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The Westbridge School Portal will serve as a centralized online platform for students,
teachers, registrar, and administrators, offering a range of features to enhance
communication and accessibility. Users can log in to update personal details, check
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schedules, and monitor academic performances through online grades and progress
reports. The portal will serve as a hub for school news and notifications, enabling
administrators or teachers to promptly inform parents if a student misses class.
Additionally, it will simplify the class registration process, making it easier for students
to sign up for classes and facilitating a seamless experience for new students as they
settle into the school community.
Requirement Documentation
The proposed system, entitled "School Portal Security Enhancement with Access
Control Algorithm for Senior High and College" at Westbridge Institute of
Technology, Inc," is a Web based application that will improve the user experience,
and will adapt to changes. All these improvements will work together to make the
learning environment at the school even better.
The portal will include tools for updating personal information, seeing timetables,
keeping track of grades, getting school information, and promoting effective
communication between students, teachers, and administration.
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Figure 2.0 Decomposition Chart of the School Portal Security Enhancement System
Design of Sostware, System, Products And/Or Process
The proponents will construct a design for the system to be developed after collecting
data, determining user needs through observation and interviewing users, as well as
soliciting user comments.
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The development of the "School Portal Security Enhancement with Access Control
Algorithm for Senior High and College" at Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc," is
successfully prepared using all the requirements from the first phase
Meeting the following standards, objectives, and goals will be necessary for
the design and development of software to be completed:
1. To avoid data breach and enhance security of the system
2. To manage and track the admission nad enrollment process for new students.
3. To facilitate the creation and management of class schedules.
4. To improve communication between students, teachers, and administrators
5. To gather insights and generate reports on various aspects of the school's
performance.
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Figure 3.0 Context Diagram of the proposed School Portal Security enhancement
with Access control Algorithm for Senior High and College in Westbridge
Institute of Technology , Inc
The administrator input into the system that the registrar, student and teacher gave them
are depicted in the context diagram in Figure 3.0 above. The admin, registrar, teacher
and student are the users who are being targeted. Portal Security enhancement is the
anticipated output of the proposed system.
Development And Testing
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The proponents will use a method called the Iterative Waterfall Model to build the
system. It means the proponents will work through different stages step by step, like
following a sequence.
During testing, the proponents will thoroughly examine the technology to see how well
it performs. This includes conducting both initial and extensive tests on the new
software. To ensure the system works as intended, the proponents will evaluate the new
software, along with the hardware and software, before delivering it to the client.
Software Requirements
 Visual studio code
 Composer
 Git
 Git hub
 Mysql database
 Xampp
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This software will be used by the proponents to create the School Portal Security
enhancement with Access control algorithm for Westbridge Institute of technology,
Inc to database, local server, design, and web forms and storage of records.
Hardware Requirements
 Intel Quad Core or Higher Processor
 4 GB Memory (Recommended)
 80 GB, Hard Disk
 Standard Keyboard
 Standard Mouse
 AVR/UPS
 Switch
 Monitor
 Printer
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The system will be launched and used in a real production setting. This happens
after the users have tested and approved it. The developers want to add a "School Portal
Security enhancement with Access control Algorithm" to the school system. They will
teach the users how to use it and run a trial. If the system includes the requested
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features and meets the users' needs, they will check it and give feedback. This will
continue until the system meets all the user requirements and works properly
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WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC.

#1 National Highway, Brgy. Banlic, Cabuyao Laguna

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

School Portal Security enhancement with Access control Algorithm for

A Thesis Project Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School

In Partial Fulfillment of The requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Utilizing technology effectively is essential to optimizing administrative procedures

and guaranteeing a favorable experience for educators, administrators, and students in

Algorithm for Senior High and College"

The school portal is an important online interface in today's educational environment

that links students, teachers, admin, parents to important information within an

institution of learning or colleges. Accessible via a secure login procedure requiring a

between educational institutions and their students, teachers, admin, parents. In

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

providing a top-notch education that's affordable and incorporates modern technology.

As a result, the institution consistently experiences a growth in student enrollment.

comprehensive school portal accessible to students, registrars, teachers, and

allowing stakeholders to focus on academic activities, which will contribute to better

academic performance and outcomes.

Purpose and Description.

The goal of this research is to develop a system called “SCHOOL PORTAL

SECURITY ENHANCEMENT WITH ACCESS CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR

SENIOR HIGH AND COLLEGE IN WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

data problems or misuse.

User interface for inputting and managing school portal security.

to input and manage school portal security effectively.

2. Algorithms will be developed to detect and prevent unauthorized access

3. A database will be used to maintain a record of the interactions and activities

that users have within the portal.

Objectives of the Study

More specifically, the study aims to achieve the following objectives:

Westbridge Institute of Technology Inc.'s senior high and college students'

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

data from unauthorized access.

4. Create thorough security policies and user and administrator guidelines to

guarantee continued security upkeep.

5. Make suggestions for ongoing security measure enhancement and adaptation to

new threats and technological developments.

Scope and limitation

establishing connections with enrollment, admission, and scheduling systems, it can

effectively address a variety of common issues. These issues encompass unauthorized

insufficient monitoring of system activity, unsafe data transmission between systems,

improper user account management, oversight in verifying vendor security measures,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

and an absence of a comprehensive backup strategy. The resolution of these issues is

preferences of the administrators and staff at Westbridge Institute of Technology, Inc.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Review Of Related Literature And Studies

Westbridge Institute of Technology (WITI) currently lacks a school portal, which

However, implementing a School Portal Security enhancement with Access Control

implemented. WITI's proactive approach to implementing this security enhancement

Senior High and College students once the portal is established.

Foriegn Related Studies

Skills and knowledge can be transferred by network-enabled computers called student

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

of elearning courses, content,

It helps to generate a monthly oversight sheet. Manual attendance system requires

College Portal system intent to improve the efficiency of college information

PCE(Priyadarshini College Of Engineering) The Staff / Student Portal is the commonly

password to gain access to an scholastic organization’s programs and other learning