Optional Paper - II: Cyber Crimes and Cyber Security

Unit I — INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY

1.1 Defining Cyberspace and Overview of Computer and Web-technology, · 1.2 Architecture of cyberspace · 1.3 Communication and web technology, Internet, World wide web, · 1.4 Advent of internet, Internet infrastructure for data transfer and governance, Internet society, · 1.5 Regulation of cyberspace; Concept of cyber security, Issues and challenges of cyber Security;

• Introduction to technology and communication
• Internet and jurisdiction Policy Network

Unit II — CYBER CRIMES AND CYBER LAW

2.1 Classification of cyber crimes; Common cyber crimes- cyber crime targeting computers and mobiles, cyber crime against women and children · 2.2 Financial frauds, social engineering attacks, malware and ransomware attacks, zero day and zero click attacks · 2.3 Cybercriminals modus-operandi, Reporting of cyber crimes; Remedial and mitigation measures; · 2.4 Cyber crimes in India, Information Technology Act 2000 and its amendments; Need, Importance, Objectives; Definition, Concept, Key Features of the Act and Role of Internet Service Providers; · 2.5 Cyber crime and offences, Organisations dealing with Cyber crime and Cyber security in India and Judicial Responses;

• Introduction to Cyber Crimes

Unit III — SOCIAL MEDIA OVERVIEW AND SECURITY

3.1 Introduction to Social networks. Types of Social media, Social media platforms, Social media monitoring; · 3.2 Hashtag, Viral content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Privacy; · 3.3 Challenges, opportunities and pitfalls in Online Social Network, Security issues related to Social Media; · 3.4 Flagging and reporting of Inappropriate Content; · 3.5 Laws regarding posting of inappropriate or fake content, best practices for the use of Social Media, Case studies;

• Introduction to Social Media
• Social media and freedom of speech and expression

Unit IV — E-COMMERCE AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS

4.1 Definition of E- Commerce, Main components of E-Commerce, Elements of E- Commerce security, E-Commerce threats, E-Commerce security best practices, · 4.2 Guidelines of Reserve Bank of India on digital payments and customer protection in unauthorized banking transactions. Relevant provisions of Payment Settlement Act, 2007; · 4.3 Digital Devices Security, Tools and Technologies for Cyber Security: End Point device and Mobile phone security, Password policy, Security patch management, Data backup, Downloading and management of third party software, Device security policy; · 4.4 Cyber Security best practices, Significance of host firewall and Ant-virus, Management of host firewall and Anti-virus, · 4.5 Wi-Fi security, Configuration of basic security policy and permissions.