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Cyber Security

By G Padmavathi   |   Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (Deemed-to-be-University), Coimbatore-43
Learners enrolled: 16470
1. Why this Course on Cyber Security?

The course on Cyber Security is important in this digital era as most of our operations are online. Learning secure operations and the best practices are essential to protect each one of us from becoming the victims of cybercrimes. Fundamental knowledge is very much required to understand the current status of cyber world. It is imperative to safe-guard the individual, organization and the government from the dangers of cyber threats and attacks.
An introductory level course on the basics of Cyber Security, different security models, cyber-attacks, cyber scams and frauds, the investigation mechanisms and cyber law is the need of the hour. It is a comprehensive course that covers all the aspects of Cyber Security.

2. Who are the intended audience? 
Anybody who is interested in Cyber Security and also who wish to become certified professionals after taking an elaborate course on Cyber Security.

3. How will the learners benefit from this course? 
The learners will gain absolute knowledge in Cyber Security domain. The usage of on-line facilities and complete automation of systems challenge the digital communication through various threats and vulnerabilities. The cyber operations that are punishable according to Cyber Law are also discussed. Knowing the essentials of safe operations in the digital world will definitely prepare the learners on the technicalities, best practices and strategies to be used in the digital era.

4. Are there any prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites for this course, but a fundamental knowledge in computers is desirable.

Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Not Applicable
Duration : 15 weeks
Category :
  • Computer Science and Engineering
Credit Points : 4
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 06 Jan 2020
End Date : 18 Apr 2020
Enrollment Ends : 08 Mar 2020
Exam Date :

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Course layout

Week 1 
Cyber Security Basics, Security Principles

Week 2 
Cyber Attacks and their Classification

Week 3 
Vulnerability Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems

Week 4 
User Authentication Methods, Bio-metric Authentication Methods

Week 5
Standard Security Models-Information Security-Network Security-Operating System Security

Week 6
Web Security-E-mail Security-Mobile Device Security-Cloud Security

Week 7
IoT Security-Cyber Physical System Security-Social Media Security

Week 8
Virtual Currency-Block Chain Technology-Security Auditing

Week 9
Cyber Crimes- Types-Data Frauds

Week 10
Analysis of Crimes-Human Behavior- Stylometry-Incident Handling

Week 11
Investigation Methods-Criminal Profiling- Cyber Trails

Week 12
Digital Forensics-History- Challenges-Branches of Digital Forensics

Week 13
Digital Forensic Investigation Methods-Reporting-Management of Evidence

Week 14
Cyber Law-Basics-Information Technology Act 2000-Amendments

Week 15
Evidentiary value of E-mails/SMS, Cyber crimes and Offences dealt with IPC-RBI Act-IPR in India, Jurisdiction of Cyber Crime, Creating awareness and Healthy practices 

Books and references

1. https://heimdalsecurity.com/pdf/cyber_security_for_beginners_ebook.pdf
2. http://larose.staff.ub.ac.id/files/2011/12/Cyber-Criminology-Exploring-Internet-Crimes-and-Criminal-Behavior.pdf
3. http://docshare04.docshare.tips/files/21900/219006870.pdf
4. http://index-of.co.uk/Hacking-Coleccion/Insider%20Attack%20&%20Cyber%20Security%20-%20Beyond%20the%20Hacker.pdf
5. http://www.uou.ac.in/sites/default/files/slm/FCS.pdf
6. https://cyber-cops.com/book_detail

Instructor bio

G Padmavathi

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (Deemed-to-be-University), Coimbatore-43

Course certificate

All the candidates who complete the course successfully will get a certificate.

The passing minimum is 40.

There are two components: Internal and External.

30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment and 70 Marks will be allocated for External Proctored Examination

Those who score 40% in the External Examination and 40% in Internal and External together are qualified for the Certification.



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