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Secure Digital Student Services Solution

The problem right now is how to seamlessly, securely manage student data as well as other student usage of university facilities while remaining PoPiA compliant in real-time.

The MyCPUT App is a unique solution specifically designed and developed for CPUT utilising the X11 blockchain based smart contract management system linked to the INFO-CRYPT Identification and identification event audit trail solution.
MyCPUT App is a secure data management SSO system implemented on premises at the organization. This integrates blockchain smart contracts from X11 and INFO-CRYPT a single sign on data claims, authorization and Identity Event Audit-Trail system which grants real time access to information claims to internal and third parties in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPiA).

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Product Overview

MyCPUT App was developed as a collaboration between INFO-CRYPT and X11 Smart Contracts has developed a student application framework as a mobile app that allows tertiary education providers to rapidly deploy various self-service functions directly to students and staff.

Offering self service functions securely on a mobile device will reduce helpdesk time in various student support departments like IT, Admin, Registrations and other operational functions of the establishment.

The MyCPUT application framework offers you an accelerator to deliver base functionality to students and staff.

Mobile App: Features

The MyCPUT mobile application framework offers clients the following base functionality and can further be expanded:

• Single Sign on capability integrated into campus active directory or LDAP.

• Students manage access their data via an unique InfoCrypt integration allowing the granting of access to specified data elements. This ensures POPIA compliance.

• Students can further part take in campus social walls, chat groups and marketplaces.

• Student can trade on the platform offering services and products securely and safely within the campus ecosystem.

• X11 integration allow for seamless financial settlements of printing, fee accounts, vendor purchases on campus, rental payments to approved providers.

• X11 offers Smart contract which are digital agreement integrated into the blockchain and linked to financial agreements.

• Students are granted access to career screens integrated into the Top 100 companies recruitment and bursary programs.

• The recruiters from these companies actively recruit students via these channels.

• Student functions: Viewing of time tables, marks, exam schedule and results, bus schedules, jobs and notice board, IT self-service, helpdesk integration and many more (see complete feature list below).

• Push notifications and Panic feature: Allowing student notifications to be delivered by group, campus or individual and offers a panic feature to identify and track students in distress.

• Gender based violence module allows for counselling and trauma support.

Security

We implement a security first approach within our methodology. The MyCPUT mobile application framework offers SSL encryption, two-factor authenticated via an one-time-password and session state tokens.

Technology and Availability

The MyCPUT mobile application is available on iOS and Andriod and as a Teams add-on and bot. The deployment services include the integration into various student management systems or enterprise service bus in use at your institution.

For more information contact: info@INFO-CRYPT.co.za

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