| Course Name | Cyber Laws |
| Course Code | 24COM636 |
| Program | M. Com. (Finance & Systems) |
| Semester | Elective |
| Credits | 3 |
| Campus | Amritapuri |
Computers and Cyber security: Evolution and growth of cyber world, Computers and its impact in society, Overview of computer and web technology, Computers and its components, Basics of network and internet, Meaning of cyber security, Types of attacks, Network security, Hacking techniques, Password cracking, Insecure network connections, Malicious code, Concep to firewall Security, E-mail security, Data base security, Operating systems security, E-commerce security.
Significance and scope of cyber law, Cyber jurisprudence in India and at International level, EDI, UNCITRAL Model Law, EU Convention on Cyber Crimes, Salient features of Information Technology Act 2000, Authorities under the Act, Enforcement powers, Overview of offences and penalties.
E-commerce Laws in India: Digital/electronic signatures related provisions in Indian law, Ecommerce provisions in Indian law, E-governance, concepts and practicality in India, E- taxation issues, E-contracts and validity, Cyber Tribunal and Appellate Court.
Intellectual Property Rights Perspectives: concepts of trademarks and domain name related issues, Perspectives related to copyright law, patent law.
Cybercrimes and Investigation Procedures: Constitutional and Human Rights Issues in Cyberspace, Freedom of Speech and Expression in Cyberspace, Right to Access Cyberspace – Access to Internet, Right to Privacy, Right to Data Protection, Cyber Crimes against Individuals, Institution and State, Hacking, Digital Forgery, Cyber Stalking/Harassment, Cyber Pornography, Identity Theft & Fraud, Cyber terrorism, Cyber Defamation, Cyber Torts, Cyber Defamation, Major Types of Civil Wrongs under the IT Act 2000, Jurisdictional Issues in Indian Law, Dispute Resolution.
Course Objectives:
Information technology explicitly includes the information, the technology that carries the information and the law which cumulatively deals with all the information carried. The rapid growth of technology has raised immense challenges for technicians and governments; since large number of legal issues remains unanswered. With growing dependency on Information Technology, there is ever growing threat of vulnerability to cyber-crimes. Hence, awareness of cyber laws and cyber security is needed for all those who make of ICT in their personal as well as professional world. This course will highlight the features of ICT and the regulatory framework for preventing cyber-crimes in India and at International level.
Course Outcomes:
| CO1 | Understanding about the laws governing cyber space and the role of Internet Governance in framing policies for Internet security |
| CO2 | Knowledge on different types of cybercrimes and analyse legal frameworks of different countries and organisations to deal with these cyber crimes |
| CO3 | Understanding about the importance of jurisdictional boundaries and identify the measures to overcome cross jurisdictional cyber crimes |
| CO4 | Ability to identify intellectual property right issues in the cyberspace and design strategies to protect intellectual property |
| CO5 | Understanding about how to assess the legal issues with online trading, and analyse applicable e-contracting, e-commerce, e-governance and taxation regulations and familiarize with the fundamentals of Information Technology Act 2000, UNCITRAL Model Law and EU Convention on cyber crime. |
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