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Cyber Security (BCC301) AKTU syllabus – unit-wise topics

The complete Cyber Security syllabus for AKTU, unit by unit. Next to each topic you can see how often it has appeared in past papers, so you know where the marks are.

Unit 1: Introduction to Cyber Crime

  • Cybercrime Definition and Origins – asked 5 times
  • Who Are Cybercriminals – asked 3 times
  • Cyber Offenses and Attacks – asked 12 times
  • Survival Mantra for Netizens – asked 2 times

Unit 2: Cyber Crime: Mobile and Wireless Devices

  • Mobile and Wireless Proliferation – asked 3 times
  • Credit Card Frauds Mobile Era
  • Mobile Device Security Challenges – asked 9 times
  • Organizational Mobile Security Policies – asked 6 times

Unit 3: Tools and Methods Used in Cybercrime

  • Proxy Servers and Anonymizers – asked 2 times
  • Phishing and Identity Theft – asked 4 times
  • Password Cracking Techniques
  • Malware Viruses Worms Trojans – asked 9 times
  • DoS and DDoS Attacks – asked 2 times
  • SQL Injection and Buffer Overflow – asked 4 times
  • Attacks on Wireless Networks

Unit 4: Understanding Computer Forensics

  • Digital Forensics Science – asked 7 times
  • Cyber Forensics Digital Evidence – asked 7 times
  • Network Forensics Investigation – asked 2 times
  • Forensics Social Networking Sites – asked 5 times

Unit 5: Security Policies and Cyber Laws

  • Information Security Policy Need – asked 7 times
  • Indian Cyber Law – asked 7 times
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act – asked 3 times
  • Intellectual Property Issues – asked 11 times