Fundamental of Cyber Security (CY-402) - Important Questions

Explain the Salami Technique / Salami attack in detail with example and its effects.

Explain e-mail spoofing and spamming and their distinguishing characteristics and impact on cyber security and user trust.

Write short notes on Internet Time Theft with example, effects and preventive measures.

What is Cyber Crime? Explain its introduction and how the rise of internet and mobile devices has influenced its growth.

What is software piracy and what are its types/forms/activities including softlifting and online piracy?

Differentiate and compare hackers versus extremist / insurgent groups.

Explain web jacking, its implications for individuals and organizations, and prevention / countermeasures against web jacking and online fraud.

What is cyber crime and what are the major elements/provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 addressing cyber crimes in India?

Discuss the monetary penalties and adjudication mechanism for cyber crimes/offences under the IT Act, 2000.

Who are teenage web vandals, what motivates them, and what psychological and social factors contribute to their behavior?

Explain proof and management of electronic records, including relevancy as evidence and management strategies to address challenges in investigation and prosecution of cyber crimes.

Compare and contrast the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Information Technology Act, 2000, including evolution of India's legal framework for evidence.

How do courts assess relevancy, admissibility and probative value of electronic evidence in criminal and civil cases?

Explain DoS and DDoS attacks, including their mechanisms and techniques, objectives, and impact on online services and infrastructure.

Write short notes on any two of the following: a) Attacks on wireless networks including Wi-Fi sniffing, rogue access points and man-in-the-middle attacks b) Proxy servers and anonymizers c) Keyloggers and spyware