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Create Your Own Caesar Cipher Encryption Tool

Discipline: Cybersecurity Level: Foundation Industry: Software & IT Function: Engineering Team: up to 3 Assessment: 5 milestones (100 marks)

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About this project

What you'll build: You'll make a simple computer program that can encrypt and decrypt messages using the classic Caesar cipher, turning plain text into coded text and back again.

Why it's a good starter: This project is perfect for beginners because it uses easy-to-understand logic and lets you see how encryption works step by step. All you need is basic programming knowledge and curiosity!

What you'll learn: You'll practice coding, understand how encryption works, and build confidence in making useful tools for cybersecurity. By the end, you'll be able to explain and use the Caesar cipher with your own code.

Milestones

1. Setup & Project Planning

10 marks 5d

Submit a short plan outlining your chosen programming language, tools, and your goals. Show that your environment is ready (e.g. screenshot of editor/terminal). Done when you have a clear outline and can run basic code.

2. Build: Encryption Function

30 marks 10d

Submit your working Caesar cipher encryption function. It takes plain text and a shift value, and outputs encrypted text. Done when you can encrypt a sample message correctly.

3. Build: Decryption & User Features

30 marks 10d

Submit your updated tool with both encryption and decryption functions, plus basic user input (choose mode, enter message, set shift). Done when you can encrypt and decrypt messages interactively.

4. Testing & Polish

15 marks 7d

Submit evidence of testing (screenshots, test cases) and make improvements (error handling, clear instructions). Done when your tool is reliable and easy to use.

5. Demo & Short Report

15 marks 7d

Submit a brief written report (1 page) and demo video or screenshots showing your tool in action. Done when you explain your process, show your tool working, and reflect on what you learned.

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Skills you'll learn

CybersecurityBasic programming (loopsinput/output)Understanding simple encryption conceptsHandling text dataBuilding user-friendly command-line interfacesTesting and debugging code

Tools used

Python or JavaScript (free)Text editor (VS CodeNotepad++etc.)Command-line terminal

Prerequisites

Basic programming (any language)School-level maths (addition/subtraction)

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