AUC-002 : CYBER SECURITY
UNIT-1
Introduction to information systems, Types of information Systems, Development of
Information Systems, Introduction to information security, Need for Information security, Threats
to Information Systems, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, and Security Risk Analysis.
UNIT-2
Application security (Database, E-mail and Internet), Data Security Considerations-Backups,
Archival Storage and Disposal of Data, Security Technology-Firewall and VPNs, Intrusion
Detection, Access Control.
Security Threats -Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse, Bombs, Trapdoors, Spoofs, E-mail viruses,
Macro viruses, Malicious Software, Network and Denial of Services Attack, Security Threats to
E-Commerce- Electronic Payment System, e-Cash, Credit/Debit Cards. Digital Signature, public
Key Cryptography.
UNIT-3
Developing Secure Information Systems, Application Development Security, Information
Security Governance & Risk Management, Security Architecture & Design Security Issues in
Hardware, Data Storage & Downloadable Devices, Physical Security of IT Assets, Access
Control, CCTV and intrusion Detection Systems, Backup Security Measures.
UNIT-4
Security Policies, Why Policies should be developed, WWW policies, Email Security policies,
Policy Review Process-Corporate policies-Sample Security Policies, Publishing and Notification
Requirement of the Policies.
Information Security Standards-ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, Patent Law, IPR. Cyber Laws in
India; IT Act 2000 Provisions, Intellectual Property Law: Copy Right Law, Software License,
Semiconductor Law and Patent Law.
References :
1. Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Lawerance Pfleeger, “Analysing Computer Security ”, Pearson
Education India.
2. V.K. Pachghare, “Cryptography and information Security”, PHI Learning Private Limited, Delhi
India.
3.Dr. Surya Prakash Tripathi, Ritendra Goyal, Praveen kumar Shukla ,”Introduction to Information
Security and
Cyber Law” Willey Dreamtech Press.
4. Schou, Shoemaker, “ Information Assurance for the Enterprise”, Tata McGraw Hill.
5. CHANDER, HARISH,” Cyber Laws And It Protection ” , PHI Learning Private
Limited ,Delhi ,India
