Cyber Security (B.Tech)

Information security concepts, cyber threats, cyber laws, security policies and safe computing practices.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters28Topics

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Cyber Crime and Information Security 5 topics

Information systems and their security needs
Confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA triad)
Cyber crime: definition and origins
Classification of cyber crimes
Cyber criminals and their motives

02Unit 2: Cyber Offenses and Social Engineering 6 topics

How criminals plan attacks: reconnaissance, scanning, attack
Passive and active attacks
Social engineering
Cyberstalking and cyber bullying
Botnets and attack vectors
Cloud and mobile device threats

03Unit 3: Tools and Methods Used in Cyber Crime 6 topics

Proxy servers and anonymisers
Phishing and identity theft
Password cracking, keyloggers and spyware
Virus, worms and Trojan horses
DoS and DDoS attacks
SQL injection and buffer overflow

04Unit 4: Cyber Laws, Policies and Forensics 5 topics

Information Technology Act 2000 and the 2008 amendment
Important sections: 43, 66, 66C, 66D, 66E, 66F, 67
Digital signatures and certifying authorities
Organisational security policies
Basics of cyber forensics and digital evidence

05Unit 5: Security Measures and Safe Computing 6 topics

Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Antivirus and patch management
Cryptography basics: symmetric and public-key
Secure web browsing, HTTPS and safe online payments
Password policy and two-factor authentication
Reporting cyber crime: 1930 helpline and cybercrime.gov.in

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You will be able to

Explain information security goals and classify cyber crimes
Describe how cyber criminals plan attacks, including social engineering and botnets
Explain malware, phishing, password attacks, DoS and SQL injection and how they are prevented
Explain the IT Act 2000, its main sections, digital signatures and cyber forensics basics
Apply safe computing practices: firewalls, antivirus, encryption, strong passwords and secure mobile use
Report cyber fraud correctly through the 1930 helpline and cybercrime.gov.in

Who it is for

B.Tech second-year students under AKTU: Semester 3 (CSE, IT) and Semester 4 (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ECE)
Any student who wants practical awareness of online safety and cyber law

What you need

Basic computer and internet usage
No programming background required

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Cyber Security (Semester 3 / 4 as per branch). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.

Will I learn hacking?

The course explains attack methods only to understand and prevent them; it focuses on safe and legal practices.

What should I do if I am cheated online?

Call the national cyber crime helpline 1930 immediately and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.