This document provides a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for developing a keylogger application. It outlines the project's goals of discreetly capturing keyboard inputs and securely storing the recorded data while complying with relevant laws. The keylogger is intended to operate stealthily on Windows and macOS systems for legitimate uses like parental control, employee monitoring, or personal productivity tracking. The SRS describes the keylogger's core functions, user characteristics, constraints, and specific requirements around functionality, user authentication, input capture, data storage, access, and configuration settings.
This document provides a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for developing a keylogger application. It outlines the project's goals of discreetly capturing keyboard inputs and securely storing the recorded data while complying with relevant laws. The keylogger is intended to operate stealthily on Windows and macOS systems for legitimate uses like parental control, employee monitoring, or personal productivity tracking. The SRS describes the keylogger's core functions, user characteristics, constraints, and specific requirements around functionality, user authentication, input capture, data storage, access, and configuration settings.
This document provides a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for developing a keylogger application. It outlines the project's goals of discreetly capturing keyboard inputs and securely storing the recorded data while complying with relevant laws. The keylogger is intended to operate stealthily on Windows and macOS systems for legitimate uses like parental control, employee monitoring, or personal productivity tracking. The SRS describes the keylogger's core functions, user characteristics, constraints, and specific requirements around functionality, user authentication, input capture, data storage, access, and configuration settings.
This document provides a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) for developing a keylogger application. It outlines the project's goals of discreetly capturing keyboard inputs and securely storing the recorded data while complying with relevant laws. The keylogger is intended to operate stealthily on Windows and macOS systems for legitimate uses like parental control, employee monitoring, or personal productivity tracking. The SRS describes the keylogger's core functions, user characteristics, constraints, and specific requirements around functionality, user authentication, input capture, data storage, access, and configuration settings.
3.2 Usability 3.3 Reliability 3.4 Performance 3.5 Supportability 3.6 Design Constraints 3.7 On-line User Documentation and Help System Requirements 3.8 Purchased Components 3.9 Interfaces 4. Supporting Information
Software Requirements Specification
1. Introduction The Keylogger Project Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document outlines the specifications and requirements for the development of a keylogger application. This document serves as a comprehensive guide for all stakeholders involved in the project, including developers, testers, and project managers, to ensure a clear understanding of the keylogger's objectives and functionalities.
1.1 Purpose The purpose of this project is to design and implement a keylogger application that can record user keyboard inputs, capturing keystrokes in a discreet and efficient manner. This keylogger will be designed to operate on compatible computer systems and collect user keyboard data for legitimate purposes such as parental control, employee
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monitoring, or personal usage. The SRS document will specify the keylogger's features, behavior, and performance requirements.
1.2 Scope
The keylogger application described in this document is intended for legitimate and authorized use cases. It is important to clarify that this project will not support or condone any unlawful, malicious, or unethical activities. The keylogger's scope includes:
Capturing and logging keystrokes, including text input and special keys.
Running in a stealthy or non-intrusive mode, as specified in the legitimate use cases.
Running in a stealthy or non-intrusive mode, as specified in the legitimate use cases.
Storing the collected data securely on the local device.
Allowing authorized users to access and manage the recorded data.
Complying with legal and ethical standards, respecting user privacy and consent.
1.3 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations
The primary goals of the Keylogger Project are as follows:
Develop a robust and efficient keylogging application capable of discreetly capturing keyboard inputs. Implement secure data storage and access controls to safeguard the recorded information. Ensure the keylogger complies with relevant laws and regulations, particularly those pertaining to user privacy and consent. Facilitate legitimate use cases such as parental control, employee monitoring, and personal productivity tracking.
1.4 Reference
This SRS document is organized into several sections, each addressing specific aspects of the keylogger application. These sections include:
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Functional Requirements: Describing the keylogger's features and operations.
Non-Functional Requirements: Detailing performance, security, and other quality
attributes.
Use Cases: Presenting scenarios in which the keylogger will be utilized.
System Architecture: Providing an overview of the keylogger's technical architecture.
User Interface: Describing the user interfaces and interaction flows.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Explaining the compliance requirements and ethical considerations for using the keylogger.
1.5 Overview The intended audience for this SRS document includes software developers, quality assurance teams, project managers, and any other stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of the keylogger application.
This introduction provides a clear overview of the keylogger project's purpose, scope, and goals, setting the stage for the subsequent sections of the Software Requirements Specification document. It's essential to emphasize the project's lawful and ethical usage while acknowledging its intended audience.
2. Overall Description
2.1 Product Perspective
The keylogger application operates as a standalone software system designed to run on compatible Windows and macOS computer systems. It interacts directly with the host operating system to capture keyboard inputs and record them securely for later access. The keylogger system does not depend on external services or components.
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2.2 Product Functions
The keylogger application includes the following core functions:
Keyboard Input Capture: The keylogger captures all keyboard inputs, including text, special keys, and function keys, in a discreet and non-intrusive manner.
Stealth Mode: It provides a stealthy mode that conceals its presence from the user, running silently in the background.
Data Storage: Captured keystrokes are stored securely on the local device, preventing unauthorized access.
Data Access: Authorized users can access and manage the recorded data through a user-friendly interface.
2.3 User characteristics
The primary users of the keylogger application include:
Administrators: These are individuals responsible for setting up and configuring the keylogger for authorized purposes, such as parents, employers, or individuals who wish to monitor their own computer usage.
These are the individuals whose keyboard inputs are being monitored, and they may have limited knowledge of the keylogger's presence. End Users:
2.4 Constraints Legal and Ethical Constraints: The keylogger must adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, including those governing user privacy and consent. It should not be used for illegal, malicious, or unethical activities. Compatibility Constraints: The keylogger is designed for Windows and macOS platforms and should be compatible with a wide range of operating system versions.
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Resource Constraints: The keylogger should not consume excessive system
resources, ensuring that it operates efficiently without impacting the host system's performance.
2.5 Assumptions and dependencies
The keylogger application assumes that it will be used exclusively for
legitimate and authorized purposes. It depends on the host operating system's functionality to capture keyboard inputs. The keylogger may rely on user interactions for configuration and data access. The user interface may assume a standard desktop environment for Windows and macOS.
3. Specific Requirements This section describes in detail all the functional requirements.
3.1 Functionality User Authentication: The keylogger should provide user authentication to ensure only authorized users can access the recorded data. Keyboard Input Capture: Specify how the keylogger captures keyboard inputs, including which keys to capture (e.g., alphanumeric, special characters), and the method of capture (e.g., hooking, low-level keyboard input). Stealth Mode: Describe how the keylogger enters and exits stealth mode, and the level of discretion it should maintain. Data Storage: Define the data storage format and structure, as well as specify where and how the captured keystrokes are stored on the local device. Data Access: Detail how authorized users can access, retrieve, and manage the recorded data. User Notifications: Specify any notifications or alerts that the keylogger should Configuration Settings: Define the configuration options, such as choosing what to capture, setting up hotkeys, and configuring logging intervals. Data Export: Specify the ability to export logged data to a chosen format or location.
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3.2 Usability Describe the user interface and usability features to ensure it's user-friendly. 3.3 Reliability Define how the keylogger handles unexpected events, such as system crashes or power outages.
3.4 Performance Describe performance criteria, including response times, resource usage, and the impact on system performance.
3.5 Supportability Define the layout, design, and interaction flows of the user interface, including the configuration settings and data access interfaces. 3.6 Design Constraints Specify how the keylogger complies with legal and ethical standards, including user consent and notification requirements. 3.7 On-line User Documentation and Help System Requirements Specify the documentation requirements for end-users, administrators, and developers, including user manuals, installation guides, and developer documentation.
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3.8 Purchased Components
Outline the testing requirements and quality assurance measures to ensure the reliability and security of the keylogger.
3.9 Interfaces design, and interaction flows of the user interface, including the configuration settings and data access interfaces.
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4. Supporting Information The use-case storyboards or the user-interface prototypes are not available. The appendices are not to be considered as part of the requirements.
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