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
Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures
IGNOU and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University via Swayam
Overview
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
