The course introduction to cyber security is offered by the Swayam platform under the guidance of MHRD [Ministry of Human Resource Development]. The duration for this course is 12 weeks and it is of undergraduate level. The introduction to cyber security training course offered here is a government-certified course and is free of cost. The enrolled candidate can achieve certification by paying a certain fixed amount according to the guidelines of the Swayam platform.
The category of students who can enroll themselves for this introduction to cyber security certification course in computer science and engineering students. All the students who are interested in taking this course can avail the course material, videos, references, and guidance of the instructor online only.
This course is highly recommended for students who are involved in computer science and engineering. This introduction to cyber security classes course is free of cost and is a government-certified course which makes this course easily accessible to different sections of society as well as unique and beneficial.
The Highlights
Online course
Government certified course
Delivered under the guidance of MHRD [Ministry of Human Resource Development]
The duration for this course is 12 weeks
Interactive learning
App based learning
Free of cost course
The carefully designed structure of the course by the experts
Instructed by Dr. Jeetendra Pande who is very popular and experienced in his field
Educational background in computer science and engineering is required.
Certification qualifying details
The introduction to cyber security classes course introduction to cyber security which is offered by the Swayam platform is a free offering but for acquiring certification for this course the enrolled candidates can pay a fixed amount according to the guidelines of the Swayam platform. Additionally, the candidates have to fulfill the criteria of 20 marks for internal assessment and 80 marks for proctored examination to gain certification of this course.
What you will learn
Knowledge of Cyber Security
After successful completion of this course of introduction to cyber security candidates will gain important insights on-
Generating and enhancing awareness about cyber security and cyber ethics.
To help the enrolled candidates to become responsible cyber citizens and participate safely in the rapidly evolving information-age society.
The programme addresses information gaps that will help candidates in getting a deep understanding of cyber security.
This introduction to cyber security training course can be used as a foundation course in cyber security across all the universities.
The procedure for getting admission is direct and simple. You can follow the below-mentioned steps for the admission procedure-
Step 1: Initially, the candidates have to check in the Swayam platform and visit the programme URL https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/
Step 2: This will lead the candidates on the course details page wherein the entire details of the programme will be found.
Step 3: Thereafter click on Join and fill in the details to enroll in the programme.
The Syllabus
Introduction to Cyber Space
History of Internet
Cyber Crime
Information Security
Computer Ethics and Security Policies
Choosing the Best Browser according to the requirement and email security
Guidelines to choose web browsers
Securing web browser
Antivirus
Email security
Quiz
Guidelines for secure password and wi-fi security
Guidelines for setting up a Secure password
Two-steps authentication
Password Manager
Wi-Fi Security
Quiz
Guidelines for social media and basic Windows security
Guidelines for social media security
Tips and best practices for safer Social Networking
Basic Security for Windows
User Account Password
Quiz
Smartphone security guidelines
Introduction to mobile phones
Smartphone Security
Android Security
IOS Security
Quiz
Cyber Security Initiatives in India
Counter Cyber Security Initiatives in India
Cyber Security Incident Handling
Cyber Security Assurance
Quiz
Online Banking, Credit Card and UPI Security
Online Banking Security
Mobile Banking Security
Security of Debit and Credit Card
UPI Security
Quiz
Micro ATM, e-wallet and POS Security
Security of Micro ATMs
e-wallet Security Guidelines
Security Guidelines for Point of Sales(POS)
Quiz
Social Engineering
Social Engineering
Types of Social Engineering
How Cyber Criminal Works
How to prevent being a victim of Cyber Crime
Quiz
Cyber Security Threat Landscape and Techniques
Cyber Security Threat Landscape
Emerging Cyber Security Threats
Cyber Security Techniques
Firewall
Quiz
IT Security Act and Misc. Topics
IT Act
Hackers-Attacker-Countermeasures
Web Application Security
Digital Infrastructure Security
Defensive Programming
Quiz
Information Destroying and Recovery Tools
Recovering from Information Loss
Destroying Sensitive Information
CCleaner for Windows
Quiz
Evaluation process
This introduction to cyber security classes course is free of cost but the enrolled candidates can take certification of this programme by paying a certain fixed amount according to the guidelines of the Swayam platform. Additionally, the enrolled candidates have to achieve 20 marks for internal assessment and 80 marks for proctored examination to gain a course completion certificate.