System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: Royal-Cybersecurity

1. Introduction

The Royal-Cybersecurity project is designed to provide educational tools and resources for cybersecurity students and professionals in India (IN). The focus is on creating a platform that explains and simulates cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware, in a controlled and ethical manner. This project aims to enhance understanding of how malicious software operates and how to defend against it, while strictly adhering to ethical and legal standards.

This document outlines the system requirements for the Royal-Cybersecurity platform, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, visual design, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The Royal-Cybersecurity platform will serve as an educational resource for cybersecurity students and professionals. It will include interactive simulations, detailed explanations of cybersecurity threats, and tools for analyzing and understanding ransomware behavior. The system will emphasize ethical practices, ensuring that all simulations are harmless and provide immediate recovery options.

The platform will also include content explaining ransomware injection techniques, file encryption methods, and Bitcoin ransom demand mechanisms, tailored for academic use cases.

Key features include:

• Simulated ransomware demonstrations for educational purposes.
• Step-by-step guides on encryption and decryption mechanisms.
• Resources on ethical hacking and countermeasures against ransomware.
• Interactive modules for hands-on learning.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Student, I should be able to access educational content explaining ransomware injection techniques.
• As a Student, I should be able to simulate file encryption methods in a controlled environment.
• As a Student, I should be able to learn about Bitcoin ransom demand mechanisms for academic purposes.
• As a Student, I should be able to recover encrypted files immediately in all simulations.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage and update educational content on the platform.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor user activity to ensure ethical usage of the platform.
• As a Guest, I should be able to view introductory content without creating an account.

4. User Personas

1. Student

   • Description: Cybersecurity students looking to understand ransomware behavior and encryption techniques.
   • Goals: Learn about ransomware, simulate its behavior, and understand countermeasures.
   • Skills: Basic programming and cybersecurity knowledge.

2. Admin

   • Description: Platform administrators responsible for managing content and ensuring ethical usage.
   • Goals: Update educational materials, monitor user activity, and maintain platform integrity.
   • Skills: Advanced cybersecurity knowledge and content management expertise.

3. Guest

   • Description: Visitors exploring the platform for introductory knowledge.
   • Goals: Access basic content to understand the platform's offerings.
   • Skills: General interest in cybersecurity.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The Royal-Cybersecurity platform will use a bold and modern color palette to reflect its focus on cutting-edge cybersecurity education.

• Background: #1A1A2E (Dark Navy Blue)
• Surface: #16213E (Deep Blue)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Light Gray)
• Accent: #F05454 (Bright Red)
• Muted Tones: #4E4E50 (Charcoal Gray)

This palette conveys a sense of professionalism, urgency, and focus, aligning with the cybersecurity theme.

6. Signature Design Concept

The Royal-Cybersecurity homepage will feature an interactive "Digital Fortress" visualization.

• Concept: The homepage will depict a 3D rotating fortress made of interconnected nodes and circuits, symbolizing cybersecurity defenses.
• Interaction: Users can click on different parts of the fortress to explore specific topics (e.g., ransomware, encryption, Bitcoin mechanisms).
• Animation: The fortress will rotate slowly by default, with glowing nodes pulsing to indicate activity. When a user hovers over a node, it will expand slightly and display a tooltip with a brief description.
• Transitions: Smooth zoom-in animations will guide users into deeper content sections when they click on a node.
• Color Shifts: The fortress will subtly change colors (from blue to red) to signify the transition from defense to attack scenarios.
• Micro-interactions: Clicking on a node will trigger a ripple effect across the fortress, emphasizing the interconnected nature of cybersecurity.

This design will create a memorable and engaging first impression, making the platform stand out as a premier educational resource.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must ensure all simulations are harmless and provide immediate recovery options.
• The system must comply with all ethical and legal standards for cybersecurity education.
• The platform should support high availability with 99.9% uptime.
• The system should be scalable to accommodate up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• The platform must ensure data security and user privacy, adhering to GDPR and Indian IT Act regulations.

8. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database (RDBMS): MySQL with Alembic for migrations
• AI Models: GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• AI Tools: Langchain, Litellm for LLM Routing
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-Side Orchestration: Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will be used exclusively for educational purposes.
• Users are expected to have basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
• The system will not support malicious activities or real-world ransomware deployment.
• The platform will operate in the IST (Indian Standard Time) timezone.

10. Glossary

• Ransomware: Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.
• Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency often used in ransomware demands.
• Encryption: The process of converting data into a secure format that can only be accessed with a decryption key.
• Decryption: The process of converting encrypted data back into its original format.
• Ethical Hacking: The practice of testing systems for vulnerabilities to improve security.