Introduction to Cyber Security
Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani and IGNOU via Swayam
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Overview
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Cyber Space
History of Internet[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Cyber Crime[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Information Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande,Uttarakhand Open University]
Computer Ethics and Security Policies[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Quiz
Week 2
Choosing the Best Browser according to the requirement and email security
Guidelines to choose web browsers[Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Securing web browser [Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Antivirus[Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Email security[Dr. Ajay Prasad, UPES, Dehradun]
Quiz
Week 3
Guidelines for secure password and wi-fi security
Guidelines for setting up a Secure password[Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Two-steps authentication[Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Password Manager[Mr. Arun Kumar- CISSP]
Wi-Fi Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande]
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Week 4
Guidelines for social media and basic Windows security
Guidelines for social media security[Dr. V.V. Rao, Scientist- CERT-In]
Tips and best practices for safer Social Networking[Dr. V..V. Rao, Scientist- CERT-In]
Basic Security for Windows[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
User Account Password[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
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Week 5
Smartphone security guidelines
Introduction to mobile phones[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Smartphone Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande,Uttarakhand Open University]
Android Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
IOS Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
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Week 6
Cyber Security Initiatives in India
Counter Cyber Security Initiatives in India[Mr. Ashutosh Bahuguna- Scientist- CERT-In]
Cyber Security Exercise[Mr. Ashutosh Bahuguna- Scientist- CERT-In]
Cyber Security Incident Handling[Mr. Ashutosh Bahuguna- Scientist- CERT-In]
Cyber Security Assurance[Mr. Ashutosh Bahuguna- Scientist- CERT-In]
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Week 7
Online Banking, Credit Card and UPI Security
Online Banking Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Mobile Banking Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Security of Debit and Credit Card[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
UPI Security[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
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Week 8
Micro ATM, e-wallet and POS Security
Security of Micro ATMs[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
e-wallet Security Guidelines[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Security Guidelines for Point of Sales(POS)[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
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Week 9
Social Engineering
Social Engineering[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Types of Social Engineering[Dr. Jeetendra Pande,Uttarakhand Open University]
How Cyber Criminal Works[Er. Jayash Sharma, Anand Engineering College]
How to prevent for being a victim of Cyber Crime[Er. Jayash Sharma, Anand Engineering College]
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Week 10
Cyber Security Threat Landscape and Techniques
Cyber Security Threat Landscape[Dr. A Murli Rao, IGNOU]
Emerging Cyber Security Threats[Dr. A Murli Rao, IGNOU]
Cyber Security Techniques[Ms. Tripti Misra and Ms. Shahina Anwaru, Assistant Professor- UPES, Dehradun]
Firewall[Dr. Ajay Prasad, UPES, Dehradun]
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Week 11
IT Security Act and Misc. Topics
IT Act [Dr. Darpan Anand, Associate Professor- Chandigarh University]
Hackers-Attacker-Countermeasures[Dr. A Murli Rao, Head- Computer Division, IGNOU]
Web Application Security[Dr. A Murli Rao, Head- Computer Division, IGNOU]
Digital Infrastructure Security[Dr. A Murli Rao, Head- Computer Division, IGNOU]
Defensive Programming[Dr. A Murli Rao, Head- Computer Division, IGNOU]
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Week 12
Information Destroying and Recovery Tools
Recovering from Information Loss[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
Destroying Sensitive Information[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
CCleaner for Windows[Dr. Jeetendra Pande, Uttarakhand Open University]
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Taught by
Dr. Jeetendra Pande
Reviews
4.6 rating, based on 470 Class Central reviews
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The Introduction to Cyber Security course was an excellent program that provided me with a solid understanding of the key concepts and principles of cyber security. The 12-week course was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from basic ter…
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Very informative and structured course.
Thanks for all teachers and Swayam team.
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lots of thanks.
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Very useful course this offers a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and defenses. It covers essential topics such as encryption, network security, malware, and risk management. The course equips learners with practical knowledge to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks in both personal and professional settings. Through case studies and real-world examples, students gain insight into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of proactive defense strategies. Overall, it serves as an excellent starting point for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or enhancing their digital security awareness in today's interconnected world.
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I recently completed introduction to cyber security offered by jidendra sir, and I'm thrilled to share my positive experience. The course content was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics related to [subject matter] in an engaging and thorough manner. The instructors were experts in their field, providing clear explanations and insightful discussions. The interactive elements such as quizzes and assignments kept me engaged, and the flexibility of the course schedule allowed me to balance my other commitments while learning. Overall, it was an excellent online learning experience that I would highly recommend to others interested
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The "Introduction to Cybersecurity" course teaches us all about keeping digital stuff safe. It covers the basics we need to know to understand how to protect computers, networks, and data from bad people. We learnt about different kinds of threats and how to spot them, how to use encryption to keep information secret, and how to manage risks. This course also talks about being ethical and following the rules when it comes to cybersecurity. It uses real-life examples to help us understand better. Whether we are just starting or want to know more, this course is great for anyone who wants to keep digital things secure.
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I recently completed the introduction to cybersecurity online course and was thoroughly impressed with the experience. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, covering a wide range of topics with clarity and depth. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, making the learning process enjoyable and insightful. The interactive nature of the course, coupled with its user-friendly platform, provided the flexibility I needed as a busy professional. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their skills
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Very nice session thanks all Learned a lot about how to see / frame data, and ways to present it visually to convey a message.” “I was thoroughly inspired by this day of dataviz” “Lots of brilliant ideas flying about” “Genuinely one of the best w…
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I am grateful for such an opportunity to learn what I am sincerely interested in. I am satisfied with the way the classes are being conducted. The notes that are provided with the classes are informative, comprehensible and beneficial for me in gaining knowledge. This course is practical and useful for our daily lives as the use of internet has become very common these days. I hope this will boost up your output capacity for the next course.
I hope that you will provide soon the link to register for exam
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Overall, the "Introduction to Cyber Security" course is commendable for its comprehensive content, engaging delivery, and practical approach to learning cybersecurity concepts. With some enhancements in interactivity and supplementary resources, the course could further elevate experience and prepare them more effectively for real-world cybersecurity challenges.
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It was very interesting and useful course as it includes real life experiences with cyber crimes we hear in news. I learnt how to protect our files,media,systems from unwanted damage. I came to know about different technologies and methods through this course. All lectures are very useful and interesting.
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It was Informative all sessions. Easy to understand and learn with smooth way. I learn various types of attacks, prevention and mitigation strategies. I understood all the impact factor which affected systems or networks and exploits it. The journey is so enjoy full. thank you so much Mentor.
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"The security course was really helpful! I learned how to keep my online accounts safe and protect my personal information. The teacher explained everything clearly, and there were lots of practical tips that I can use every day. Overall, it was a great course to learn how to stay safe online." -
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I enjoyed...nd learned even I completed my high school....now I'm planning to get to an engineering college.The one thing I faced during this course is,.I'm from a backword area ...u don't get required network...nd somedays I go to far places and learned.frankly saying that the course is awesome
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The classes are conducted in a good way. The communication style of the faculties is very good. I feel I am learning physically not in online mode. It's an extra opportunity for us to have this type of platform which can increase goodness of cv.Thanks a lot for the sessions.
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"Thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course." I really enjoyed this course. I thought it was well planned and layed out, easy for me to follow.
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This course is useful course for professional as well as personal knowledge. this course enlightened all the topics with good presentation and explained. cyber security is necessity in the technology era and knowledge is required for alertness and to avoid the fraud.