Network Forensics
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Network Forensics Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Network Forensics (subject code 4360705) as prescribed for CSE · Semester 6 divides the course into 3 units, covering 18 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the 1/1/2025 12:00:00 AM intake. 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 (4360705)Unit 1 Basics of Networkin g Concepts and Protocols 1.a Describe basic concept of Internetworking and
- 1.1. Basics of Computer Networks- Definition ofNetwork, Need of Networks, Protocol.
- 1.2. Types of Networks- LAN, MAN, WAN
- 1.3. Network Components- Twisted Pair Cable, Coaxial cable, Fiber Optic Cables, Network Interface Card, HUB, Switch, Router
- 1.4. OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite
- 1.5. Introduction Network Protocols- IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS
Unit 2 Introduction to Network Forensics and Network Threats 2.a Explain Network Forensics and its importance
- 2.1. Overview of Network Forensics: Definition, Process of Network Forensics, Importance, Advantages and Disadvantages, Application of Network Forensics.
- 2.2. Network threats and vulnerabilities: Types of network attacks- eavesdropping, spoofing, modification, Cross-site scripting, DNS Spoofing, Routing Table Page Poisoning, ARP Poisoning, Web Jacking. Social Engineering Attacks and its types.
- 2.3. Types of network forensics investigations: Incident Response and Proactive Investigations Network Forensics Course Code: 4360705 Unit - III Network Forensic s Analysis 3.a Describe the process of evidence handling 3.b Explain data acquisition methods 3.c Explain data preservation techniques 3.d Explain Network Traffic Analysi s methods
- 3.1. Identifying sources of evidence- Digital devices, Network traffic, Cloud environments, Steps for handling evidence.
- 3.2. Data acquisition methods- Network traffic capture, Log file analysis, Memory acquisition, List Packet capture tools
- 3.3. Introduction to Data Preservation Technique- Write-blocking, Data encryption, Data hashing, Metadata preservation
- 3.4. Network Traffic Analysis Methods- Flow analysis, Packet analysis, Deep packet inspection (DPI), Network behavior analysis Unit - IV 4.a Describe Wireless Networks and security challenges
- 4.1. Introduction to Wireless Networks: Basics of wireless (IEEE 802.11) communication and security challenges. Wireless Network Forensics 4.b Explain Attacks on Wireless Networks
- 4.2. Types of Authentications: WEP, WPA and WPA-2 Encryption.
- 4.3. Attacks on Wireless networks: Man-in-the- middle (MITM), Brute-Force, Evil Twin, Rogue access points, Phishing, Wireless Jamming (Denial-of-Service Attacks), Wireless Eavesdropping.
Unit 3 Legal Aspectsand Future Trends 5.a Explain Legal challenges, Digital Personal Data
- 5.1. Legal challenges in network forensics: Authorization, Privacy, Data Preservation, Disclosure, Cross-Border Investigations.
- 5.2. Digital Personal Data Protection Act,2023: Introduction, Data, Data Fiduciary, Data Principal, Data Processor, Personal Data Breach, Need of DPDP, Key Features of DPDP
- 5.3. Future Trends: Role of Artificial intelligence in Intrusion Detection, Role of Artificial intelligence in network forensics, Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) forensics, components and challenges Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.
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