CY-402 Fundamental of Cyber Security - Jun 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the challenges of cyber security and identify its elements?
   How to answer

   • Define cyber security and its goals (CIA triad)
   • List major challenges - evolving threats, lack of awareness, insider threats, etc.
   • Identify elements/components - network, application, information, operational security etc.
   • Brief explanation of each element
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat is spoofing explain with example?
   How to answer

   • Define spoofing as impersonation/falsifying identity
   • Explain types e.g. IP, email, caller ID spoofing
   • Give example scenario
   • Mention prevention/countermeasure briefly
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat types of Internet frauds are most common explain?
   How to answer

   • Define internet fraud
   • List most common types - phishing, identity theft, online shopping fraud, etc.
   • Explain each type briefly
   • Give examples
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is software piracy and its types?
   How to answer

   • Define software piracy
   • Explain types - softlifting, hard-disk loading, counterfeiting, etc.
   • Impact/consequences
   • Prevention measures
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is cyber crime also brief about IT Act, 2000?
   How to answer

   • Define cyber crime
   • Outline need and objectives of IT Act, 2000
   • Brief key provisions/chapters
   • Mention amendments/significance
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the meaning of cyber criminality?
   How to answer

   • Define cyber criminality
   • Explain meaning/nature and scope
   • Distinguish from conventional crime
   • Examples of criminal behaviour
7. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the impact of Digital signatures in ITA 2000.
   How to answer

   • Define digital signature
   • Provisions for digital signatures in ITA 2000
   • Legal validity and impact
   • Role in authentication and non-repudiation
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat is the Chain of Custody concept? How it is related to forensics?
   How to answer

   • Define chain of custody
   • Steps to maintain integrity of evidence
   • Relation to digital forensics
   • Importance in court admissibility
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the role of digital signature in digital evidence?
   How to answer

   • Define digital signature and digital evidence
   • Role in authenticity and integrity verification
   • Role in non-repudiation
   • Legal admissibility aspect
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat do you mean by proof and management of electronic records?
    How to answer

    • Define electronic records
    • Meaning of proof of electronic records
    • Management/preservation requirements
    • Legal provisions under IT Act/Evidence Act
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the methods and tools of cyber crime?
    How to answer

    • Define cyber crime methods
    • List methods - hacking, phishing, malware, etc.
    • List tools used by criminals
    • Brief working of each
12. 7 Marks
    bHow are proxy servers different from Anonymizes?
    How to answer

    • Define proxy servers
    • Define anonymizers
    • Compare on function, anonymity level, use
    • Examples and limitations
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the characteristics of cyber criminals?
    How to answer

    • Define cyber criminals
    • List characteristics - technical skill, motivation, anonymity, etc.
    • Explain each characteristic
    • Types/categories briefly
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is World Wide Web? Explain.
    How to answer

    • Define World Wide Web
    • Explain working - browsers, URLs, HTTP, hyperlinks
    • Difference from Internet
    • Uses/significance
15. 14 Marks
    Explain the following terms related to cyber crimes:

    1. i)Spamming
    2. ii)Salami technique
    3. iii)Hacking
    4. iv)Password sniffing
    How to answer

    • Define each term - spamming, salami technique, hacking, password sniffing
    • Explain working/method with example
    • Impact on victim/system
    • Preventive measures