Cyber Security – MCA (206)

Table of Content

UNIT I – Introduction- Introduction to Information Systems, Types of InformationSystems, Development of Information Systems, Introduction to Information Security and CIA triad, Need for Information Security, Threats to Information Systems, Information Assurance and Security Risk Analysis, Cyber Security.
UNIT II – Application Security- (Database, E-mail and Internet),Data Security Considerations-(Backups, Archival Storage and Disposal of Data), Security Technology-(Firewall , VPNs, Intrusion Detection System), Access Control.Security Threats -Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse, Bombs, Trapdoors, Spoofs, E-mail Viruses, Macro Viruses, Malicious Software, Network and Denial of Services Attack.
UNIT III – Introduction to E-Commerce , Threats to E-Commerce, Electronic PaymentSystem, e- Cash, Credit/Debit Cards. Digital Signature, Cryptography Developing Secure Information Systems, Application Development Security, Information Security Governance & Risk Management, Security Architecture& Design Security Issues in Hardware, Data Storage & DownloadableDevices, Physical Security of IT Assets – Access Control, CCTV, BackupSecurity Measures.
UNIT IV – Security Policies- Why policies should be developed, Policy ReviewProcess, Publication and Notification Requirement of policies, Types of policies – WWW policies, Email Security policies, Corporate Policies, Sample Security Policies.Case Study – Corporate Security
UNIT V – Information Security Standards- ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, IPR. CyberCrimes , Cyber Laws in India; IT Act 2000 Provisions, Intellectual Property Law, Copy Right Law , Semiconductor Law and Patent Law , Software Piracy and Software License.