Internet and Ethical Practices - Course Syllabus

Vocabulary flashcards covering the course objectives, learning outcomes, unit topics, cyber-security terms, and prescribed literature for Internet and Ethical Practices.

Course Objectives of Internet and Ethical Practices

To learn about different Internet services and to understand the security and ethical issues in the use of Internet.

Learning Outcomes of Internet and Ethical Practices

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the Internet and World Wide Web, understand security issues and the use of cryptographic methods, know about security challenges in e-commerce, and know about growing security concerns in cyberspace and legal perspectives to ensure ethical use of the Internet.

UNIT-1: Data Communication over Internet

The syllabus unit covering connecting to the Internet, broadband, leased connection, WWW, Web browsers, URL, HTTP, Blogs, Search engines, e-mail services, teleconferencing, social networks, and online services.

UNIT-2: Network Security and Cryptography

The syllabus unit covering Cryptography, Cryptography terminologies, CIA, Security goals, Attacks, Security services, Types of cryptography (symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography basics only), Cryptanalysis, and Steganography.

UNIT-3: Security issues in E-Commerce

The syllabus unit covering Types of E-Commerce models (B2B, B2C, C2B, C2C), EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer), Modes of EFT, Online Payment and The IT Act 2000, and IPR in Cyberspace.

UNIT-4: Security Challenges in Cyberspace

The syllabus unit covering Hacking, Child Pornography, Cyber Stalking, Denial of service, Malware, Phishing, Classification of cyber-crimes, Common cyber-crimes, cyber-crime targeting computers and mobiles, cyber-crime against women and children, financial frauds, social engineering attacks, Legal perspective of cyber-crime, and Organizations dealing with Cyber-crime and Cyber security in India.

EFT

Electronic Fund Transfer, covered under UNIT-3 alongside Modes of EFT.

Types of E-Commerce Models (UNIT-3)

The four models listed in the syllabus: B2B, B2C, C2B, and C2C.

Types of Cryptography (UNIT-2)

Symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography (basics only).

The IT Act 2000

The cyber-law act addressed in UNIT-3 alongside Online Payment and IPR in Cyberspace.

IPR in Cyberspace

Intellectual Property Rights within the digital domain, covered under UNIT-3: Security issues in E-Commerce.

Security Challenges and Attacks (UNIT-4)

Threats highlighted in cyberspace including Hacking, Denial of service, Malware, Phishing, and social engineering attacks.

Targeted Cyber-Crimes (UNIT-4)

Specific categories of cyber-crime outlined in UNIT-4, targeting computers and mobiles, as well as against women and children.

Computer Fundamentals and Applications

A prescribed textbook for the course, authored by Ashok Arora and published by Vikas Pubs.

Cryptography and Network Security

A prescribed textbook for the course, authored by Behrouz A. Forouzan and Debdeep Mukhopadhyay.

E-Commerce Fundamental and Applications

A reference book for the course, authored by Henry Chan, Raymod Lee and et al., published by Wiley.

Security in Computing

A reference book for the course, authored by C. P. Pfleeger and S. L. Pfleeger, published by Prentice Hall of India.