This
course introduces core concepts of Information Security, including system,
network, and cryptographic security. It focuses on identifying vulnerabilities
in operating systems, protocols, and devices, along with common attack types.
Key solutions like encryption techniques, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs are
explored in detail. The course also covers security policies, compliance
standards, and audit practices. Case studies, simulations, and simple practical
exercises enhance hands-on learning and real-world application. It helps
students detect threats early, prevent attacks, and recover systems quickly
through effective risk management. This course is vital not only for Computer
Science and IT students but also for learners from interdisciplinary branches,
as cybersecurity is a critical concern across all domains of technology and
industry.
| Course Status : | Upcoming |
| Course Type : | Elective |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 12 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Diploma |
| Start Date : | 21 Jul 2025 |
| End Date : | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 12 Dec 2025 IST |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 4.5 |
| Industry Details : | Software Development |
| Exam Shift : | Shift 2 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
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swayam@nitttrc.edu.in, swayam@nitttrc.ac.in
Week 1: Basics of Information Security, Principles (PAIN), RAID
Week 2: OS security features and Antivirus.
Week 3: Network Security & Vulnerabilities -Weaknesses in TCP, IP, HTTP.
Week 4: Network devices, and Security solutions.
Week 5:Different types of Network-based Attacks.
Week 6: Cryptography & Secure
Development - Encryption Mechanisms
Week 7: PKI, and Secure coding
practices.
Week 8: Network Security Tools –
Firewalls
Week 9: Intrusion Detection
Systems (IDS) \ Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS),
Week 10: VPN, and content
filtering.
Week 11: Security Standards &
Compliance – ISO 27001, IT Act,
Week 12: Audits, Business continuity planning.
1) Information Security and Cyber Laws,
Sarika Gupta, Khanna Publishing House
2) Stallings, W. (2022). Network security
essentials: Applications and standards (6th ed.). Pearson.
3) Stallings, W., & Brown, L. (2024).
Computer security: Principles and practice (5th ed.). Pearson.
4) RFCs of protocols listed in content
(https://www.ietf.org)
5) Various Acts, Laws and Standards (IT
Act, ISO27001 Standard, IPR and Copyright Laws, etc.)
6) Security Guideline documents of
Operating Systems (OS Manual, Man Pages, etc)
Dr.
J. Kokila is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer
Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Information Technology
(IIIT), Tiruchirappalli, India. She earned her Ph.D. under the Visvesvaraya PhD
Scheme from the Department of CSE at the National Institute of Technology
(NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India. She has ten years of teaching experience at
reputed engineering institutions, including IIIT Allahabad and NIT
Tiruchirappalli, where she has taught courses such as Information Security,
Principles of Cryptography, Theory of Computation, Advanced Data Structures and
Algorithms, Advanced Digital Design, and Computer Architecture. Her research
interests span Hardware Security, Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs),
System-on-Chip Design, FPGA, Security in IoT Edge Computing, and Computer
Architecture. She has published Ten research articles in high-quality
international journals, including a paper in the IEEE Transactions on VLSI
Systems, and 11 reputed international conference papers, with most of her work
focusing on Edge Computing and hardware security.
"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."
Grading Policy:
- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.
- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.
- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.
Eligibility for Certification:
- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.
Certificate Details:
- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.
- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.
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