OBJECTIVE

Many of the plans essential to the success of the entire project are created in this phase; the created plans are then reviewed and updated throughout the remaining SDLC phases. In the Planning Phase, the concept is further developed to describe how the business will operate once the approved system is implemented and to assess how the system will impact employee and customer privacy. To ensure the products and/or services provide the required capability on-time and within budget, project resources, activities, schedules, tools, and reviews are defined. Additionally, security certification and accreditation activities begin with identification of system security requirements and the completion of a high-level vulnerability assessment.

TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

The following tasks are performed as part of the Planning Phase.

1.  Analyze Project Schedule

Analyze and refine the project schedule, taking into account risks and resource availability. Develop a detailed schedule for the Requirements Analysis Phase and subsequent phases.

2.  Create Internal Processes

Create, gather, adapt, and/or adopt the internal management, engineering and business management internal processes that will be used by the project managers for all subsequent life-cycle phases. This could result in the establishment of teams or working groups for specific tasks, (e.g., quality assurances, configuration management, change control). Plan, articulate, and gain approval for the resulting processes.

3.  Develop the Project Management Plan

Plan, articulate and gain approval of the strategy to execute the management aspects of the project (Project Management Plan). Develop a detailed project work breakdown structure.

4.  Study and Analyze Security Implications