CYBER SECURITY-I

Course Description

The course covers basic concepts of cyber security theory and techniques for optimizing security on computers and networks. Students are taught on how to assess the current security landscape, the nature of the threat, the general status of common vulnerabilities, the likely consequences of security failures and the set of information security metrics that can be applied to prevent and mitigate the cyber security issues. At the completion of this course student will be able to Identify potential threats to computer and networks, describe basic incident response techniques and identifies several techniques that provides basic protection to computer and networks.

CYBER SECURITY-I

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Thakur & Pathan, (2020). Cybersecurity Fundamentals: A Real-World Perspective, 1th Edition.
2. 02 Priyadarshini, (2019). Cyber Security in Parallel and Distributed Computing: Concepts, Techniques, Applications and Case Studies.
3. 03 Wilson, (2021). Cybersecurity.
4. 04 Goutam, (2021). Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Understand the Role of Cybersecurity, Its Importance and Modern Techniques, Used by Cybersecurity Professionals, 1th Edition.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the fundamental concepts of computer networks, analyze the role of network devices and protocols, and describe how data is transmitted between connected systems. SOLO 4
2. L02 Analyze the principles of cryptography, explain the use of encryption, decryption, hashing, and keys, and evaluate their importance in protecting information. SOLO 3.5
3. L03 Identify common social engineering techniques, analyze how attackers manipulate users, and evaluate strategies for preventing human-based security breaches. SOLO 3
4. L04 Explain the concept of steganography, describe how hidden information is embedded in digital files, and analyze its possible uses and security risks. SOLO 4
5. L05 Identify major cybersecurity risks and threats, analyze their impact on individuals and organizations, and explain the importance of risk awareness. SOLO 4.5
6. L06 Describe different cyberattack methods used by cybercriminals, analyze how these attacks are carried out, and evaluate their possible consequences. SOLO 4
7. L07 Explain cybersecurity countermeasures, analyze how tools, policies, access control, firewalls, backups, and awareness reduce risks, and evaluate their effectiveness. SOLO 4
8. L08 Explain the principles of penetration testing, describe the role of ethical hacking, and analyze how security weaknesses are identified, tested, and reported. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Recognized and applied all the learning tools and techniques learnt which they will implement throughout their lives and future careers.
2. P02 2. Become confident in their knowledge and skills so that they can successfully study and work on their own.
3. P03 3. Attained a high level of professionalism through the fundamental knowledge and skills gained in both marketing and digital fields.
4. P04 4. Demonstrated a solid understanding of core business principles in the primary areas of digital marketing, web technologies, new media and management, as well as the interconnectedness of these disciplines in the running of an organization.
5. P05 5. Been able to critically implement their knowledge and skills in both written, oral and digital forms to an intended audience, based on creative and analytical approaches.
6. P06 6.Demonstrated their understanding of the ethical and protected use of various new media such as social media, mobile technology, web analytics, search engine optimization, and viral advertising in both their studies and careers.
7. P07 7. Implemented best practices in business for planning, decision-making, and problem-solving based on collaborative work and studies.
8. P08 8. Demonstrated effective communication skills in addition to in-depth of analysis and synthesis which are essential in multicultural educational and work contexts.
9. P09 9. Demonstrated critical thinking characterized by the ability to define business problems with the evidence available, discern fact from opinion, determine underlying causes, formulate and evaluate potential solutions.
10. P10 10. Been able to implement ideas and concepts through the development and creation of digital content for effective social media marketing strategies, and designing and evaluating the effectiveness of interactive web sites to increase web traffic flows, visibility, consumer satisfaction and response rates.
11. P11 11. Embodied integrity in their work and actions, honor confidentiality, followed generally accepted codes of conduct in the digital marketing industry.
12. P12 12. Devoted themselves to follow the codes of ethics, improve privacy issues with social media, conflict, and citizenship in order to frame a better understanding of digital marketing.

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