This textbook on Cyber Security provides a clear and practical introduction to protecting information, systems, and networks in today’s digital environment. It covers essential concepts such as information security principles, cyber threats, and security policies, helping learners understand the importance of safeguarding data in everyday life.
The book explores key areas including e-commerce security, social networking risks, cryptography, digital signatures, and biometric systems. It also explains network security concepts like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks, along with common cyber attacks and their prevention techniques. In addition, it introduces learners to cyber crimes, their classification, and preventive measures, along with an overview of cyber laws and legal frameworks.
Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, the content is supported with examples and practical insights to enhance learning. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and beginners who wish to develop a strong foundation in cyber security and build awareness about safe and responsible use of technology.
1. Introduction
1.1 Meaning of Data & Information.
1.2 Basic Principles of Information Security.
1.3 Importance of Information Security.
1.4 Information System Threats and attacks.
1.5 Information Security Policy and Procedure.
2. E-commerce & Social Networking
2.1 E- Commerce : Definition of E- Commerce, Security Threats to E-Commerce.
2.2 Modes of Electronics Payment : Internet Banking, E-Cash, Credit/Debit Cards, E-Wallet.
2.3 E-Commerce Frauds and Preventions.
2.4 Social Networking : Meaning, Advantages & Disadvantages of Social Networking, Security issues related to social media, Cyber Crimes related to Social Networking.
3. Physical and Logical Access Controls
3.1 Cryptography : Meaning, Types: Symmetric and Asymmetric, Model of Cryptography System.
3.2 Digital Signature : Requirement of Digital Signature System and Mechanism of Digital Signature.
3.3 Physical Security : Meaning & Needs, Disaster and Controls Systems
3.4 Biometrics System : Meaning & Benefits of Biometrics Systems, Criteria for selection of Biometrics.
4. Network Security
4.1 Basic Concepts of Network Security, Types of network attacks: Interruption, Interception, Modification, Fabrication.
4.2 Intrusion Detection System: Need and Types of Intrusion Detection System.
4.3 Virtual Private Networks: Concept, Types of VPNs and their Usage, Use of Tunneling with VPN.
4.4 Firewall: Concept, Types and Importance.
5. Cyber Crime & Preventions
5.1 Introduction to Cyber Crime and classification of Cyber Crime.
5.2 Email Tracing and Tracking, Hacking, Phishing, Cyber Terrorism, Identity Theft, DoS attack, Spoofing.
5.4 Steps of Cyber Crime Prevention, Cyber Crime Reporting and Investigation.
6. Cyber Law & IT Act
6.1 Fundamentals of Cyber Law.
6.2 Scope of Indian Cyber Law.
6.3 Information Technology Act 2000.
6.4 Main features of the IT Act 2000.
6.5 Major Penalties and offences in IT Act 2000.
6.6 Information Technology Amendment Act 2008 and its major strengths.
BCA-602 | Semester VI
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA)
As per U.G.C. guidelines and also on the basis of the revised syllabus of Kaviyatri Bahinabai Chaudhary North Maharashtra University with effect from Academic Year 2024-25.
Also useful for all Universities.
