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

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain cyber crime. Mention some important cyber crime and explain each of them.
   How to answer

   • Define cyber crime and its scope
   • List important categories e.g. hacking, phishing, identity theft, malware
   • Explain each type with characteristics and example
   • Mention impact on individuals and organizations
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain E-mail spoofing, spamming.
   How to answer

   • Define E-mail spoofing with header forgery concept
   • Explain spamming and bulk unsolicited mail
   • Describe techniques and purpose
   • Mention prevention measures
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain web jacking along with the prevention measure of online fraud and software piracy.
   How to answer

   • Define web jacking and hijacking of websites
   • Explain online fraud types and software piracy
   • Describe prevention measures for each
   • Give examples of controls and legal measures
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat is theft in cyber terrorism also explain web server hacking?
   How to answer

   • Define theft in context of cyber terrorism
   • Explain motives and impact of cyber terrorism
   • Define web server hacking and attack phases
   • Explain tools and countermeasures
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain criminal justice with some of the main provisions of cyber crime in IT Act 2000.
   How to answer

   • Define criminal justice in cyber context
   • List main provisions of IT Act 2000
   • Explain offences, penalties and adjudication
   • Mention role of law enforcement and courts
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain Dos and DDos attacks in brief. What are the techniques behind such attacks?
   How to answer

   • Define DoS and DDoS attacks
   • Differentiate DoS vs DDoS
   • Explain attack techniques e.g. flooding, botnets, amplification
   • Mention mitigation techniques
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain Indian Evidence Act 1872. What are the provisions mention in it.
   How to answer

   • Introduce Indian Evidence Act 1872
   • Explain relevance to electronic evidence
   • List key provisions on admissibility and proof
   • Mention amendments for electronic records
8. 7 Marks
   bWhat do you understand by attack on web server? Explain the steps taken to avoid web server hacking.
   How to answer

   • Define attack on web server
   • Explain common attack vectors and impacts
   • List steps to avoid web server hacking
   • Mention hardening, patching and monitoring
9. 7 Marks
   aList down some of the strategies to tackle cyber crime.
   How to answer

   • Define need for strategies against cyber crime
   • List technical, legal and awareness strategies
   • Explain implementation of each strategy
   • Mention role of organizations and users
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain the term 'Hacking'. What are the various classification of hacker? Mention them.
    How to answer

    • Define hacking
    • Explain classifications e.g. black, white, grey hat
    • Describe characteristics and motives of each
    • Give examples of hacker activities
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat do you mean by 'Salami attack'? What are the adverse effect on economic structure of society. Explain with example.
    How to answer

    • Define Salami attack with small-slice concept
    • Explain adverse effect on economic structure
    • Give example e.g. rounding off bank transactions
    • Mention detection and prevention
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain defamation in the context of cyber crime. Mention the provision of cyber defamation.
    How to answer

    • Define defamation in cyber context
    • Explain forms e.g. social media, email, websites
    • Mention legal provisions for cyber defamation
    • Explain penalties and remedies
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat do you understand by the term VIRUS and WORMS along with their types in details.
    How to answer

    • Define VIRUS and WORMS
    • Differentiate virus vs worm
    • Explain types of each in detail
    • Mention propagation and damage with examples
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain "Software Piracy" write down various activities that constitutes software piracy.
    How to answer

    • Define software piracy
    • List activities constituting piracy e.g. copying, cracking
    • Explain types like softlifting, counterfeiting
    • Mention legal and economic impacts
15. 7 Marks
    aHow to find record as evidence to proof and management of electronic record for relevancy.
    How to answer

    • Define electronic record as evidence
    • Explain relevancy and admissibility criteria
    • Describe proof and management of electronic records
    • Mention certification and legal procedure
16. 7 Marks
    bExplain Session Hijacking with the method of initiating session hijacking.
    How to answer

    • Define session hijacking
    • Explain methods of initiating hijacking e.g. sniffing, prediction
    • Describe attack steps and session tokens theft
    • Mention prevention e.g. encryption, secure cookies