Cyber Security Course - Question Papers
Question Paper 1
Unit I: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Cryptography
- Define cyber security and explain its importance in protecting digital assets. (3 marks)
- Explain the CIA triad and its significance in designing secure systems. (4 marks)
- Describe asymmetric encryption and discuss how it enhances data security. (7 marks)
Unit II: Account & Data Security
- What is authentication? Explain its significance in cybersecurity. (3 marks)
- Differentiate between various types of malicious software. (4 marks)
- Discuss the types of attacks on account and data. Provide examples. (7 marks)
Unit III: Network & System Security
- Explain the importance of ports and list key ports relevant to web security. (3 marks)
- Describe SSL and TLS protocols and how they secure data transmission. (4 marks)
- Discuss the role of VPNs in ensuring privacy and data protection. (7 marks)
Unit IV: Ethical Hacking
- What is the difference between ethical and unethical hacking? (3 marks)
- Explain vulnerability scanning and its significance in cybersecurity. (4 marks)
- Describe the five steps of hacking and discuss their ethical implications. (7 marks)
Unit V: Cyber Crime & Cyber Forensics
- What is cybercrime? Provide an example. (3 marks)
- Explain the different types of cybercrimes based on the crime's target. (4 marks)
- Discuss the concept of digital forensics and its importance in cyber investigations. (7 marks)
Question Paper 2
Unit I: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Cryptography
- Define the OSI security architecture and its components. (3 marks)
- Explain how hashing algorithms like MD5 and SHA ensure data integrity. (4 marks)
- Discuss various common security attacks and their mechanisms. (7 marks)
Unit II: Account & Data Security
- Define authorization and its role in cybersecurity. (3 marks)
- Describe CAPTCHA and firewalls and their application in security. (4 marks)
- Explain brute-force and credential stuffing attacks. How can they be mitigated? (7 marks)
Unit III: Network & System Security
- Explain the concept of digital signatures and digital certificates. (3 marks)
- Describe HTTPS and SSH and their role in web security. (4 marks)
- How do Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) contribute to
cybersecurity? (7 marks)
Unit IV: Ethical Hacking
- Define the term 'vulnerability' in the context of hacking. (3 marks)
- Discuss basic commands used in Kali Linux for ethical hacking. (4 marks)
- Describe various types of attacks, such as phishing, brute-force, and injection attacks. (7 marks)
Unit V: Cyber Crime & Cyber Forensics
- What is social engineering in cybercrime? Give an example. (3 marks)
- Explain cyber defamation and how it impacts individuals. (4 marks)
- Discuss the challenges in preventing cybercrime and provide prevention techniques. (7 marks)