Computer Network and Security syllabus

2019 PATTERN. This is the 2019 pattern syllabus, the latest SPPU has published on its site for Third Year Information Technology. A 2024 pattern syllabus for this year has not been published there yet, so confirm with your college which pattern applies to you.

314451 · Third Year Information Technology, SPPU 2019 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.

3144513 h/week theoryMid-Sem 30 + End-sem 70

06.units

03.credits

Unit-wise syllabus

UNIT I

Application Layer

6 hours

Client Server Paradigm: Communication using TCP and UDP, Peer to Peer Paradigm, Application Layer Protocols: DNS, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, MIME, DHCP, TELNET. TE (Information Technology) Syllabus (2019 Course) 64 Curriculum for Third Year of Information Technology (2019 Course), Savitribai Phule Pune University

UNIT II

Wireless Standards

6 hours

Wireless LANs: Fundamentals of WLAN, Design goals, Characteristics, Network Architecture, IEEE 802.11: components in IEEE 802.11 network, Physical Layer, MAC Sub Layers : DCF, PCF, Hidden and exposed station problem, Frame format, Addressing Mechanism, IEEE 802.15.1 Bluetooth: ArchitectureLayers, operational states, IEEE 802.16 WiMax: Services, Architecture, Layers, comparison between Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.16.

UNIT III

Adhoc and WSN

6 hours

Infrastructure Network and Infrastructure-less Wireless Networks, Issues in Adhoc Wireless Network, Adhoc Network MAC Layer: Design Issues, Design Goal, Classification, MACAW, Adhoc Network Routing Layer: Issues in Designing a Routing Protocol for Ad-hoc Wireless Networks – Classifications of Routing Protocols, DSDV, AODV, DSR, Applications of Sensor Network, Comparison with Ad Hoc Wireless Network, Sensor node architecture Issues and Challenges in Designing a Sensor Network, Classification of sensor network protocols, SENSOR NETWORK ARCHITECTURE: Layered Architecture, Clustered Architecture

UNIT IV

Introduction to Network Security

6 hours

Importance and Need for Security, Network Attacks- Passive, Active Network Security Threats: Unauthorized access, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Man in the middle attacks, Concept of Security Principles: Confidentiality and Privacy, Authentication, Authorization and Access Control, Integrity, Nonrepudiation, Stream Ciphers: Substitution Cipher – Mono alphabetic Cipher, Polyalphabetic Substitution Cipher., Transposition Cipher: Rail-Fence Block Ciphers modes: Electronic Code Book (ECB) Mode., Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Mode., Cipher Feedback Mode (CFB) , Output Feedback (OFB) Mode.

UNIT V

Cryptographic Algorithm

6 hours

Mathematical preliminaries: Groups, Rings, Fields, Prime numbers, Symmetric key algorithms: Data Encryption Standards, Advanced Encryption Standard, Public Key Encryption and Hash function: RSA Digital signatures, Digital Certificates and Public Key Infrastructure: Private Key Management, Diffie Hellman key exchange, The PKIX Model TE (Information Technology) Syllabus (2019 Course) 65 Curriculum for Third Year of Information Technology (2019 Course), Savitribai Phule Pune University

UNIT VI

Introduction to Cyber Security

6 hours

Introduction to Cyber Security: Basic Cyber Security Concepts, Layers of security, Vulnerability, Threat, Harmful Acts-Malware, Phishing, MIM Attack, DOS Attack, SQL Injection, Internet Governance – Challenges and Constraints, Computer Criminals, Assets and Threat, Motive of Attackers, Software attacks, hardware attacks, Cyber Threats-Cyber Warfare, Cyber Crime, Cyber Stalking, Cyber Terrorism, Cyber Espionage, Comprehensive Cyber Security Policy

Marks and credits

Head	Marks	Credit
Mid-Sem (mid-semester exam)	30	3
End-semester exam	70	3

Prerequisite: 1. Basics of Computer Network.

Course outcomes

CO1Explain Responsibilities, services offered and protocol used at application layer of network
CO2Apply concepts of wireless network and different wireless standards.
CO3Recognize the Adhoc Network’s MAC layer, routing protocol and Sensor network architecture.
CO4Implement the principal concepts of network security and Understand network security threats, security services, and countermeasures
CO5Apply basic cryptographic techniques in application development.
CO6Gain a good comprehension of the landscape of cyber security Vulnerabilities & describe typical threats to modern digital systems.

Books

Text books

Behrouz A. Forouzan, TCP/IP Protocol Suite, McGraw Hill Education, ISBN: 978-0-07-070652-1, 4th Edition.
C. Siva Ram Murthy, B. S. Manoj, Adhoc Wireless Networks: Architecture and Protocols, PearsonEducation, ISBN: 978-81-317-0688-6, 1st Edition.
Atul Kahate Cryptography and Network Security, 3e, McGraw Hill Education,
B. A. Forouzan Cryptography and Network Security McGraw Hill Education
William Stallings Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition.
Nina Godbole and Sunit Belpure, Cyber Security Understanding Cyber Crimes, Computer Forensics and Legal Perspectives, Wiley

Reference books

Kazem Sohraby, Daniel Minoli, TaiebZnati, Wireless Sensor Networks: Technology, Protocols and Applications, Wiley India, ISBN: 9788126527304
Schneir, Bruce, “Applied Cryptography: Protocols and Algorithms”
Charles E. Perkins, Adhoc Networking, Pearson Education, 978-81-317-2096-7
Andrew S. Tanenbaum, David J. Wethrall, Computer Network, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-13- 212695-3.
Kurose Ross, Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach Featuring the Internet, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-81-7758-878-
Dr. V.K. Pachghare, Cryptography and Information security, PHI, Second edition, ISBN- 978- 81-203-5082-3 E- Books / E- Learning References :
An Introduction to Cyber Security A Beginner’s Guide

FAQ

How many units are in Computer Network and Security?

Computer Network and Security (314451) has 6 units: Unit I Application Layer (6 h); Unit II Wireless Standards (6 h); Unit III Adhoc and WSN (6 h); Unit IV Introduction to Network Security (6 h); Unit V Cryptographic Algorithm (6 h); Unit VI Introduction to Cyber Security (6 h).

What is the marks scheme for Computer Network and Security?

The official Information Technology 2019 pattern syllabus lists mid-semester (Mid-Sem) for 30 marks and the end-semester exam for 70 marks, for 3 credits.

What should I know before Computer Network and Security?

Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: 1. Basics of Computer Network.