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Cyber Security - Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the Cyber Security elective course (CAE311) for Semester III, detailing course credits, contact hours, and assessment marks. It includes four units covering topics such as cyberspace, cybercrime, social media security, and cyber security tools and technologies. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to cyber security concepts, laws, risks, and protective measures.

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Cyber Security - Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the Cyber Security elective course (CAE311) for Semester III, detailing course credits, contact hours, and assessment marks. It includes four units covering topics such as cyberspace, cybercrime, social media security, and cyber security tools and technologies. The course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to cyber security concepts, laws, risks, and protective measures.

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Semester: III

Course Code: CAE311(Elective) Course Title: Cyber Security


Course Credits: 03(3-0-0) Hours/Week: 03
Total Contact Hours:44 Formative Assessment Marks: 20
Exam Marks: 80 Exam Duration: 03

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1 Describe cyberspace, internet infrastructure, and cyber security concepts.


CO2 Identify types of cybercrimes and understand related cyber laws.
CO3 Analyze social media risks, privacy issues, and legal aspects.
CO4 Use cyber security tools and apply best practices for protection.

Course Content Hours


Unit 1
Introduction to Cyber security: Defining Cyberspace and Overview of Computer
and Web-technology, Architecture of cyberspace, Communication and web
technology, Internet, World wide web, Advent of internet, Internet infrastructure for 11
data transfer and governance, Internet society, Regulation of cyberspace, Concept of
cyber security, Issues and challenges of cyber security.
Unit-2
Cybercrime and Cyber law: Classification of cybercrimes, Common cybercrimes-
cybercrime targeting computers and mobiles, cybercrime against women and
children, financial frauds, social engineering attacks, malware and ransomware
attacks, zero day and zero click attacks, Cybercriminals modus-operandi, Reporting 11
of cybercrimes, Remedial and mitigation measures, Legal perspective of cybercrime,
IT Act 2000 and its amendments, Cybercrime and offences, Organizations dealing
with Cybercrime and Cyber security in India, Case studies.
Unit 3
Social Media Overview and Security: Introduction to Social networks. Types of
social media, social media platforms, social media monitoring, Hashtag, Viral content,
social media marketing, social media privacy, Challenges, opportunities and pitfalls
in online social network, Security issues related to social media, Flagging and 11
reporting of inappropriate content, Laws regarding posting of inappropriate content,
best practices for the use of social media, Case studies.
Unit 4
Cyber Security Tools and Technologies: Introduction to antivirus, firewalls,
intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption tools, VPNs, and
authentication mechanisms. Cyber Hygiene: Importance of strong passwords,
regular updates, backups, and secure browsing habits. Network Security 11
Fundamentals: Basics of securing wired and wireless networks, secure
configurations, and network monitoring.

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