Network Administration and Security Review for Food Trucks Association of Canada

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Food Trucks Association of Canada
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Jana Ray
COO | Executive Director | VP Strategy
(21)
4
Project
Academic experience or paid work
60 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Cloud technologies
Skills
slack (software) network administration financial data google workspace digital security information technology security auditing web hosting services vulnerability mitigation operations
Details

Conduct a comprehensive review and optimization of network administration settings for the Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC), focusing on Google Workspace, Slack, and other linked SaaS platforms to ensure optimal security. The project also includes a security assessment of the current web hosting environment. Students will analyze existing configurations, identify potential vulnerabilities, and implement best practices in security and network administration. The aim is to enhance FTAC's overall digital security posture and optimize the efficiency of its cloud-based operations.


NOTE: Students will not be exposed to any personally identifying information, member data, or financial data during this project.

Deliverables

Expected Outcomes

  • In-depth understanding of network administration for cloud-based services
  • Proficiency in security best practices for SaaS platforms
  • Enhanced skills in identifying and mitigating digital security risks
  • Improved knowledge of web hosting security measures

Expected Deliverables

  • Comprehensive security audit report for Google Workspace, Slack, and other linked SaaS platforms
  • Detailed analysis of current web hosting security configuration
  • List of identified vulnerabilities and recommended mitigation strategies
  • Step-by-step guide for implementing security enhancements
  • Updated network administration policies and procedures document
  • Final presentation summarizing findings, actions taken, and recommendations for ongoing security maintenance


Mentorship
  • Students will be provided with the access for them to complete their tasks
  • Students will be afforded time to consult with the association around business needs and will be supported through this placement.
Supported causes
Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Food & beverage, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

The Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC) is a national, nonprofit organization which was first registered in Canada in the late summer of 2020, in the earlier period of onset of the pandemic.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/45-28-0001/2021001/article/00010-eng.htm

An agile approach has been taken and we are now looking to redefine how we can best start and grow to support the industry. It is critically important to us to provide real and lasting value to our members.

Projects that are taken on by students and courses in the Riipen platform will be instrumental in our ability to build capacity to deliver that value.
To date, the work of the Food Trucks Association of Canada has been led by a volunteer Executive Director who is a passionate advocate in this space, and has leveraged a 75% student body of employees made available through various employment subsidies. It is a key part of our mandate to support student learning.

The NAICS code for the Food Trucks is 7223 and other code subsets.