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IGNOU

Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures

IGNOU and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University via Swayam

Overview

The rise in the widespread use of technology paves a way to rise in cybercrime. For hackers, the possibilities increased exponentially, along with the potential rewards like ransomware. Hence being cautious about the situation, the internet experts are paying attention by investing a lot of time and money in predicting cyber security trends. The course Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Countermeasures aims to provide a foundational platform for Cyber Security Aspirants by providing Cyber Security Awareness and Training that heighten the chances of catching a scam or attack before it is fully enacted, minimizing damage to the resources and ensuring the protection of information technology assets. The course focuses on covering all cyber security landscapes theoretically and practically. This course provides a range of career opportunities in Cyber Security Sectors as Network/Application Security Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Security Automation, Cyber Security Practitioner, Cyber Defense Analyst, Penetration Tester, Information Security Engineer in leading IT Industries and to act as Cyber Security Experts in in Governmental Organizations. Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures course teaches learners to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and information systems that support modern organizations. The program focuses on both the fundamentals of information systems as well as advanced topics in areas such as network security, cryptography, risk management, security governance, business continuity, security, architecture, physical security and critical infrastructures.Course Credit: 4

Syllabus

Week

Title

Week-1

Cyber Security Essentials, Attack Vectors, Threat, Risk and Vulnerability

Week-2

Advanced Persistent Threat and Cyber Kill Chain, Cyber Security Framework

Week-3

Firewall and Packet Filters, Introduction to Windows and Linux Firewall

Week-4

Attacks on Wireless Networks, Scanning For Web Vulnerabilities Tools and HTTP Utilities

Week-5

Application Inspection Tools, Password Cracking and Brute-Force Tools

Week-6

Web Attack, Information Security Basics to Policy

Week-7

Web Attack, Information Security Basics to Policy

Week-8

Intrusion Detection System, IT Assets and Wireless Security

Week-9

Cyber Security Assurance Framework, Desktop Security and Malware

Week-10

E-Commerce and Web-Application Security

Week-11

Social Engineering

Week-12

Internet Crime and Act, Intellectual Property in the Cyber world

Taught by

Prof. Dr. Nilesh K Modi

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    Vemula Sriram
    It’s Very nice of class this change is the increase the students knowledge in a security purpose nobody can cheat cheat or any false website

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