NAME: OWUSU RICHMOND
INDEX NUMBER: UEB3200723
IT LEVEL 100C
C12
1. Users of the Computer System
Domain: Financial Services Users:
Bank Tellers: They will use the computer system to process transactions, check account balances,
print statements, and handle customer inquiries.
Loan Officers: They will use it to assess loan applications, check credit scores, and manage loan
approvals.
Financial Analysts: They will utilize the system for market research, financial modeling, and
generating reports.
Customers: Through online banking portals, they will access accounts, transfer funds, and pay
bills.
2. Types of Computers
Bank Tellers: Use desktop computers at their workstations.
Loan Officers: Use desktop or laptop computers for mobility.
Financial Analysts: Use high-performance desktop workstations for data analysis and modeling.
Customers: Use personal computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones for online banking.
3. Highest Storage Capacity
Financial Analysts: Need the highest storage capacity for large datasets, possibly up to 4TB per
workstation for data analysis.
4. Network Type and Topologies
Network Type: The domain will use a Local Area Network (LAN) within each bank branch
connected to a Wide Area Network (WAN) for inter-branch communication.
Network Topologies:
LAN: Likely a Star Topology with each computer (teller, loan officer, analyst) connected to a
central network switch.
WAN: Mesh Topology to ensure redundancy and reliability between branches.
5. Pictorial Presentation
6. Security Threats
Phishing Attacks: Emails pretending to be from the bank to steal login credentials.
Malware: Targeting systems for data theft or disruption.
Insider Threats: Employees accessing or sharing sensitive information.
Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to customer financial data.
7. Security Mechanisms
Firewalls: To block unauthorized access and filter malicious traffic.
Antivirus Software: To detect and remove malware.
Encryption: For data protection during transmission and storage.
Access Control: Role-based access to limit what users can view and modify.
Regular Training: Educating employees about security best practices.
8. Operating System and Utility Software
Operating System: Windows 10/11 for desktops and laptops, possibly Windows Server for
servers.
Utility Software:
Anti-virus: Such as McAfee or Norton for security.
Backup Software: Like Acronis or Veal for data backups.
Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite for document management.
9. Application Software
Banking Software: Core banking systems for transaction processing.
Loan Management Software: For loan officers to process applications.
Data Analysis Tools: Such as SAS or Tableau for financial analysts.
Online Banking Applications: For customers to access their accounts.
10. Hardware
Input Devices: Keyboards and mice for data entry.
Output Devices: Monitors for displaying information.
Systems: Desktops for bank tellers, laptops for loan officers, high-performance workstations for
analysts.
Devices:
Printers/Scanners: For document processing.
ATMs: As self-service kiosks for customers.
Storage:
Hard Drives: For general storage needs.
Solid State Drives (SSD): For faster access to frequently used data.
Servers:
File Servers: For storing shared documents.
Database Servers: For storing customer information securely.
