Cyber Security

Introduction- Introduction to Information Systems, Types of Information Systems, 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.

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.

Introduction to E-Commerce- Threats to E-Commerce, Electronic Payment System, 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 & Downloadable Devices, Physical Security of IT Assets - Access Control, CCTV, Backup Security Measures.

Security Policies- Why policies should be developed, Policy Review Process, Publication and Notification Requirement of policies, Types of policies – WWW policies, Email Security policies, Corporate Policies, Sample Security Policies. Case Study – Corporate Security

Information Security Standards-ISO, IT Act, Copyright Act, IPR. Cyber Crimes, Cyber Laws in India; IT Act 2000 Provisions, Intellectual Property Law, Copy Right Law, Semiconductor Law and Patent Law, Software Piracy and Software License.