Systems Development Life Cycle

1. Planning

• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables for Financial Reporting and Budgeting modules.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and resource allocation.
• Identify compliance requirements (FERPA, GLBA, etc.).
• Establish timelines and assign roles.

2. Requirements Gathering

• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional needs.
• Document business rules, user roles, and data flows.
• Validate completeness and regulatory alignment.

3. Design

• Develop system architecture and modular designs.
• Create data models and UI mockups.
• Apply secure design principles (least privilege, encrypted storage).
• Review for scalability and compliance.

4. Development

• Implement features using secure coding practices.
• Use version control and peer code reviews.
• Integrate Financial Reporting and Budgeting modules.
• Maintain audit trails and access controls.

5. Testing

• Perform unit, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Conduct security assessments (vulnerability scans, penetration testing).
• Validate performance and data accuracy.
• Document and resolve defects.

6. Deployment

• Prepare deployment and rollback plans.
• Deliver on-premise software with installation guides.
• Verify environment compatibility and security configurations.
• Train client IT staff and provide documentation.

7. Maintenance

• Monitor performance and user feedback.
• Release patches and updates for security and functionality.
• Maintain support channels and issue tracking.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and audits.

8. Security & Compliance

• Adheres to NIST, ISO 27001, and Higher Ed regulations.
• Implements encryption, access controls, and secure authentication.
• Maintains audit-ready documentation for HECVAT.

9. Quality Assurance

• QA integrated throughout all SDLC phases.
• Automated and manual testing tools used.
• Peer reviews and traceability from requirements to deployment.

10. Revision History