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The proposal outlines the development of a secure online voting system that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and authentication of votes using encryption and secure login methods. Key stakeholders include voters, election authorities, and cybersecurity experts, with research focusing on encryption techniques, authentication methods, and legal concerns. The project timeline spans from planning to final submission, detailing tasks such as front-end and back-end design, encryption implementation, and testing phases.

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Project Proposal

The proposal outlines the development of a secure online voting system that ensures confidentiality, integrity, and authentication of votes using encryption and secure login methods. Key stakeholders include voters, election authorities, and cybersecurity experts, with research focusing on encryption techniques, authentication methods, and legal concerns. The project timeline spans from planning to final submission, detailing tasks such as front-end and back-end design, encryption implementation, and testing phases.

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Project Proposal: Secure Online Voting System

Description of idea
I plan to develop a secure online voting system that has confidentiality, integrity, and
authentication of votes. The system shall provide users with the ability to vote
using online voting services, hence assuring endorsement for a secure
environment in conducting elections while preventing unauthorized access,
tampering, and fraud of votes. This system would use encryption, secure login
methods, authentication, and a verification mechanism that ensures the identity
of the voters. It will be designed in Python, HTML, and Java
to integrate the backend with front-end functionality.
Stakeholders
1. Voters - Users who will cast votes via the system.
2. Election Authorities - Admins who oversee and manage the voting process.
3. Cybersecurity Experts - Ensures system safety and integrity of the system to
maintain security.
4. Government/Election Organizations - Potential users of the voting system for
official elections.
Research avenues
1. Encryption Techniques - Research into how AES, RSA, and hashing
algorithms like SHA-256 can be applied for data protection.
2. Authentication Methods - Exploring multi-factor authentication (MFA) and
secure login protocols.
3. Cybersecurity Threats in Online Voting - Understanding the risks such as
denial-of-service attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, and data breaches.
4. Legal and Ethical Concerns - Investigating how online voting systems are
regulated and the ethical implications of using them.
Current problems and what is the program going to solve?
Online voting systems today often suffer from security issues such as vote
manipulation, fraud, and lack of authentication. The program will solve the following
problems:
1.Secure voting: Prevents unauthorized access and changing of votes.
2.Confidentiality: Ensures that votes are anonymous and private to ensure safety of
individuals.
3.Authentication: Confirms voter identity to ensure that only eligible individuals can
vote, and votes cannot be given multiple times.
Programming language(s) used
Python: Used for server-side scripting, backend logic, database management, and
implementing encryption algorithms (e.g., AES for encryption, bcrypt for password
hashing).
HTML/CSS: Used for the front-end user interface (UI) to allow voters to interact with
the system.
Java: Implemented for client-side operations such as vote casting, communication
with the server, and ensuring secure communication (SSL/TLS).
Libraries that will be used:
Flask (Python) for web development.
PyCrypto- for encryption.
Bcrypt- for password hashing.
Jinja2 -(Flask templating engine) for HTML rendering.
Potential assets:
Login Page- for authentication
Voting Page- where users can cast votes
Admin Dashboard -for election authorities to monitor and verify votes
Ideas for a suitable GUI
Login page- with fields for username, password, and CAPTCHA (for preventing
bots).
Main voting interface- displaying a list of candidates or options with easy-to-click
buttons or dropdowns.
Progress indicators and confirmation messages- to ensure smooth user experience.
Admin Dashboard -to display vote counts, verify results, and generate reports.

Project Timeline (2024-2025)

Weeks Task Description Milestone


Week -1- Project Planning & Research: Define project Finalize system design
2 scope, gather research on encryption and and outline features.
Weeks Task Description Milestone
authentication methods.
Set Up Development Environment: Install Python,
Week -3- Development
Flask, Java, and other tools. Create project
4 environment ready.
directory structure.
Week -5- Front-End Design (HTML/CSS): Develop login
Initial front-end ready.
6 page, voting interface, and basic navigation.
Back-End Design (Python, Flask): Create the
Week -7- Backend logic
Python backend to manage user authentication,
8 functioning.
voting logic, and database interactions.
Encryption Implementation: Integrate AES or RSA Encrypted
Week -9-
encryption for secure data transmission and voting communication
10
integrity. implemented.
Authentication & Security: Implement password Secure login and
Week -
hashing and multi-factor authentication. Test for authentication
11-12
vulnerabilities. complete.
Voting Logic & Data Handling: Develop voting
Week - Voting system
functionality and secure vote tallying. Ensure
13-14 operational.
anonymity and integrity of votes.
Testing & Debugging: Test all components, fix
Week - System tested and
bugs, and ensure system functions as expected
15-16 debugged.
under stress (load testing).
Admin Dashboard & Reporting: Develop a
Week - Admin dashboard
dashboard for election authorities to monitor and
17-18 implemented.
verify votes.
Final Testing & Security testing: Conduct final
Week - System ready for
testing and review system for potential security
19-20 deployment.
issues.
Week - Documentation: Write technical documentation Documentation
21-22 and user manuals. Prepare for final presentation. completed.
Final Review & Submission: Complete final
Week -
testing, finalize documentation, and prepare Project submitted.
23-24
project for submission.

Conclusion
The project integrates cybersecurity, programming, and web
development in the creation of a secure online voting system that can solve
some real-world problems, such as tampering with votes and election
integrity. It is also feasible within the given timeframe.

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