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DI03016035 · Semester 3 · 5G scheme

Information Security

Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI03016035. Independent material — not issued by the university.

Information Technology

Materials

Slides

Lecture slides for revision.

Syllabus units

Unit 1: Introduction to Information Security
  • 1.1 History and Need for Information Security
  • 1.2 Key Concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
  • 1.3 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
  • 1.4 Security Services and Mechanisms
  • 1.5 Passive vs Active Attacks
Unit 2: Cryptography Basics
  • 2.1 Introduction to Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
  • 2.2 Symmetric Key Cryptography: Concepts, DES, AES
  • 2.3 Asymmetric Key Cryptography: Concepts, RSA Algorithm
  • 2.4 Hash Functions and Message Authentication Codes (MAC)
  • 2.5 Digital Signatures
Unit 3: Network Security
  • 3.1 Network Security Threats (DoS, DDoS, Spoofing, Sniffing)
  • 3.2 Firewalls: Types and Architecture
  • 3.3 Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  • 3.4 Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
  • 3.5 Wireless Security Basics (WEP, WPA, WPA2)
Unit 4: Web and Application Security
  • 4.1 Introduction to Web Security
  • 4.2 Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  • 4.3 Common Web Vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • 4.4 SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
  • 4.5 Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
Unit 5: Cyber Laws and IT Standards
  • 5.1 Need for Cyber Laws and Regulations
  • 5.2 Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and Amendments
  • 5.3 ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • 5.4 Cybercrimes and Case Studies
  • 5.5 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Basics

About this course

Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Information Security (DI03016035) - Information Technology, Semester 3