Course

PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES Electives in Cyber Security

Unit I

Introduction to Network Security – Basic concepts and terminologies – Importance of network security -Common network security threats and vulnerabilities. Network Architecture and Design. Secure network topologies and architectures – Defense-in-depth principles – Secure network segmentation and zoning – Access Control and Authentication.

Unit II

Secure protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec), Network-level attacks (e.g., DoS, DDoS), Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Network Perimeter Security. Firewalls and their configurations – Intrusion detection and prevention at the perimeter – Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and secure remote access – Wireless Network Security.

Unit III

Network monitoring tools and techniques – Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing – Incident detection, analysis, and response -Incident handling and post-incident procedures – Network Security Auditing and Testing.

Course Objectives

• Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts and network security principles, enabling them to design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructures.
• Develop students’ proficiency in identifying and mitigating common web application vulnerabilities and threats.
• Foster students’ ability to effectively monitor, analyze, and manage security events and incidents to maintain a secure environment.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Understand the key concepts and principles of network security, including the common network security.

threats and vulnerabilities and be able to analyze and evaluate security risks in various contexts.

CO2: Apply skills in network architecture and design appropriate security measures.

CO3: Apply secure protocols and network security mechanisms to protect against attacks and ensure data

confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CO4: Understand the principles and applications of network monitoring tools and techniques, to effectively manage

security risks and respond to security incidents in organizations.

CO-PO Mapping

Evaluation Pattern: 70:30

* CAT – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, and Reports

* CAL – Can be Lab Assessments, Projects, and Reports

**End Semester can be theory examination/ lab-based examination/ project presentation

Textbook(s)

1. Michael Stewart, Denise Kinsey, “Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs”, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2020. 

Sanders C, Smith J. “Applied network security monitoring: collection, detection, and analysis”. Elsevier; 2013 Nov 26.

Reference(s)

William Stallings, “Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards,” Pearson, 6th edition, 2016.