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 Create a user interface in a contemporary object-oriented language to allow users to access business data
2. P02 Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of computing-based systems
3. P03 Analyze common business functions and identify, design, and develop appropriate information technology solutions
4. P04 Design and develop software solutions for contemporary business environments by employing appropriate problem-solving strategies
5. P05 Configure and administer database server to support contemporary business environments.
6. P06 Administer or mange a relational database for a small to medium size company
7. P07 Be able to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment
8. P08 Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
9. P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment

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