Computer Network and Cyber Security
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The official GTU curriculum for Computer Network and Cyber Security (subject code BE05020031) as prescribed for Mechatronics · Semester 5 divides the course into 6 units, covering 51 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE05020031)Unit 1 Computer Networks and Internet Fundamentals
- Need and Applications of Computer Networks
- Types of Networks (LAN, MAN, WAN)
- Network Topologies
- Network Hardware and Software
- OSI and TCP/IP Reference Models
- Internet Architecture
- Protocols and Services
Unit 2 Physical Layer and Data Link Layer Data Link Layer
- Transmission Media (Guided and Wireless)
- Network Performance Metrics (Bandwidth
- Functions of Physical Layer
- Functions of Data Link Layer
- Error Detection and Correction
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
- Networking Devices: Repeater, Hub, Bridge
- Router and Gateway
- MAC Addressing
Unit 3 Network, Transport and Application Layers
- Network Layer Functions
- IP Addressing (IPv4 and Introduction to IPv6)
- Subnetting Basics
- Routing Concepts
- Transport Layer Functions
- TCP and UDP, Overview of Session and Presentation Layer Functions, DNS, DHCP
- Electronic Mail
- World Wide Web (WWW)
- Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Multimedia and Voice over IP (VoIP)
Unit 4 Introduction to Cyber Security
- Importance and Challenges in Cyber Security
- Cyberspace and Cyber Threats
- Cyber Warfare
- CIA Triad
- Cyber Terrorism
- Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
- Organizational Implications of Cyber Security
- Security Policies and Risk Management
- Cyber Security Laws and Ethics
Unit 5 Hackers, Cyber Crimes and Malware
- Types of Hackers
- Hackers and Crackers
- Cyber-Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Malware Threats
- Insider Attacks
- Social Engineering Attacks and Defense Strategies
Unit 6 Ethical Hacking, Cryptography and Network Defense
- Ethical Hacking Concepts and Phases
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
- Scanning and Enumeration
- Fundamentals of Cryptography
- Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Digital Signatures
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Authorization and Access Control
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Automated Security Assessment Tools (OpenVAS
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