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CERTIFICATION COURSES
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
The university offers Online Self-paced Learning courses of about 60 hours with 4 credits each. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience, adopting of (4) Four-Quadrant Approach i.e., eContent, eTutorials, Self-Assessments and Discussion Board.
METHODOLOGY
To ensure effective understanding, knowledge retention and practical applications, these courses use the following methodology:
1. Self-paced online course delivered with four-quadrant approach
2. Unit-wise Structured Course with
3. Modular MCQ-based Self-Assessments
4. Assignments for Practical Applications
5. 24x7 Online Community Support from Peers and Faculty
6. Periodic Live Interactive Sessions by Industry Professionals
7. Flexible Course Duration with a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 1 year.
8. Final Examination (3 hours) after completing 60 hours of learning
a. Early Examination in limited centres near Regional Centres (RCs)
b. Regular Examination twice a year (Semester Pattern) near the students’ location.
Course Objectives
1. Understand fundamental concepts and principles of cyber security
2. Develop knowledge of various types of cyber threats and attack vectors
3. Learn techniques for securing networks, systems, and applications
4. Understand cryptography and its applications in cyber security
5. Develop skills in risk assessment and management in the context of information security
6. Gain practical experience in implementing security measures and responding to incidents
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain core cyber security concepts and their importance in the digital landscape
2. Identify and analyze various types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities
3. Implement basic security measures to protect networks, systems, and data
4. Apply cryptographic techniques to ensure data confidentiality and integrity
5. Conduct basic risk assessments and develop security policies
6. Demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal issues in cyber security
7. Perform basic digital forensics and incident response procedures
8. Implement access control and authentication mechanisms
9. Understand and apply secure coding practices
10. Evaluate and recommend appropriate security solutions for different scenarios
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Overview of cyber security landscape
CIA triad Confidentiality Integrity and Availability
Types of cyber threats and attack vectors
Assessment
5 Questions
Network protocols and vulnerabilities
Firewalls and intrusion detectionprevention systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Wireless network security
Assessment
5 Questions
Operating System Security
Endpoint protection
Patch management and system hardening
Virtualization and cloud security basics
Assessment
5 Questions
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
Hash functions and digital signatures
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
SSLTLS and secure communication
Assessment
5 Questions
Authentication Methods and Protocols
Multifactor authentication
Access control models _DAC MAC RBAC
Single Sign-On (SSO) and federation
Assessment
5 Questions
OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
Cross-Site Scripting -XSS-and SQL injection
Security headers and secure cookies
Web Application Firewall
Assessment
5 Questions
Types of Malware (viruses worms trojans ransomware)
Malware detection and analysis techniques
Anti-malware strategies and tools
Assessment
5 Questions
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
Incident detection and triage
Incident response planning and execution
Digital forensics basics
Assessment
5 Questions
Risk assessment methodologies
Developing security policies and procedures
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Compliance and regulatory requirements
Assessment
5 Questions
Secure coding practices
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) security
Code review and static analysis tools
DevSecOps principles
Assessment
5 Questions
Mobile device management
App security and OWASP Mobile
IoT security challenges and best practices
Securing smart home and industrial IoT devices
Assessment
5 Questions
Cloud service models and their security implications
Shared responsibility model
Cloud-specific threats and mitigation strategies
Cloud security best practices and tools
Assessment
5 Questions
Ethical hacking methodology
Reconnaissance and scanning techniques
Exploitation and post-exploitation
Reporting and remediation
Assessment
5 Questions
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in security
Blockchain and its security implications
Quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography
Zero Trust security model
Assessment
5 Questions
Cybercrime and cyber law basics
Ethical considerations in security research
Privacy regulations and data protection
Professional ethics for security practitioners
Assessment
5 Questions
Final Assessment
50 Questions
The certificate issued for the Course will have
Only the e-certificate will be made available. No Hard copies. The certificates issued by Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur. can be e-verifiable at www.ulektzskills.com/verify.
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