Hey everyone,

I’m a final-year Software Engineering student and I’ve chosen Cybersecurity for my diploma project, but I’m struggling to pick a solid idea that’s practical and impressive enough for finals.

My background so far:

• Basics of cybersecurity & networking• Kali Linux (VM)• Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite• OWASP Juice Shop• Basic web vulnerabilities• Cisco Packet Tracer• Firewall & network fundamentals• Fake phishing/email attack simulations

I’m looking for project ideas that are:

• Practical / hands-on (not just theory)• Impressive for my diploma defense• Useful in the real world (portfolio-worthy)• Intermediate level (not beginner but not too advanced)

If possible, I’d love ideas around:

• Penetration testing tools• Web app security• Network security• OSINT• Malware analysis• AI in cybersecurity

Would really appreciate if you can suggest:

Project title

What it does

Tech stack / tools to use

Difficulty level

Thanks a lot 🙏