How to create a web-based compliance tool as part of my master’s thesis

Hi Everyone,

I’m a GRC specialist in cybersecurity and have decided to create a web-based compliance tool as part of my master’s thesis. As I have limited web development experience, I would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions on the best approach to complete this project.

The goal of the tool is to help companies with no prior experience in implementing cybersecurity controls quickly assess whether they fall under specific legislation (based in the EU) and determine which controls they already have in place and which they need to implement. Upon completing the assessment, a dashboard displaying their compliance status would be available.

Ideally, the website would feature a simple landing page explaining the purpose of the tool and its benefits. Before starting the assessment, users would be required to create an account to save their progress. Once logged in, they would click a button on the landing page to begin the assessment. Through a series of questions, checkboxes, and inputs, users would arrive at the dashboard, which displays their overall compliance score and recommended actions based on the ISO 27k standard.

I’m not aiming to create a professional website, as my skills and time are limited. Instead, my goal is to develop a helpful tool that can guide companies towards more professional services.

Currently, I’m building the tool using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and Python Flask, with plans to utilize university Microsoft cloud services for SQL and hosting. However, my progress is slow due to my limited skills, prompting me to explore alternative, more efficient options to complete the tool.

Would WordPress be a suitable choice, or should I consider using a website builder instead? I look forward to your suggestions and advice!

Thank you!