Uttarakhand Open University Course on Cyber Security

Feb. 27, 2021, 9:53 p.m., Posted by: TRISHA BISWAS

Introduction to Cyber Security

Uttarakhand Open University

Haldwani

Overview:

Uttarakhand Open University has launched an online course on Introduction to Cyber Security. This course will start from 15 Feb 2021, It's an 8-week online course by the online platform SWAYAM. The course will end on 30th April 2021.

Instructor:

Dr. Jeetendra Pande. Dr. Pande has worked in the areas Component-Based Software Development and Cyber Security. He has been involved in the development of pliability metrics for optimal component selection for component-based software development.

Topics/ Course Contents:

• Introduction to Cyber Space
• Choosing the Best Browser according to the requirement and email security
• Guidelines for secure password and wi-fi security
• Guidelines for social media and basic Windows security
• Smartphone security guidelines
• Cyber Security Initiatives in India
• Online Banking, Credit Card and UPI Security
• Micro ATM, e-wallet and POS Security
• Social Engineering
• Cyber Security Threat Landscape and Techniques
• IT Security Act and Misc. Topics
• Information Destroying and Recovery Tools

Course certificate

There shall be two components for evaluation: Internal assessment of 20 marks and proctored examination for 80 marks.