Cyber Security — BTEUP Electronics 6th Semester Syllabus 2026-27

Cyber Security — What This Subject Is About

To introduce the fundamentals of cyber security, threats and ethical practices; explain cryptography and data encryption; describe network vulnerabilities and protection methods; give knowledge of web application vulnerabilities and security techniques; and develop understanding of security policies, audits and ethical hacking.

Subject 6.2.3 — Elective (Pathway), Option 3 (Theory) • Total 100 Marks • 3 Credits • L 3 – P 0 • Choose this OR Managerial Economics OR Finance Fundamentals OR Data Science • 6th Semester — Electronics Engineering • Session 2026–27

What You Will Study

Unit 1 — Introduction to Cyber Security (7 Periods, 16%)

Definition and Importance of Cyber Security, Cyber Threats and Attacks: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Social Engineering, Denial of Service (DoS) , Cyber Security Principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authentication, Non-repudiation. Cyber Security in Electronics and IoT: Security concerns in embedded systems, smart devices, and industrial control systems. Cyber Laws and Ethics: Overview of IT Act (2000), Data Protection Laws, Ethical Hacking

The threats — malware, phishing, ransomware, social engineering, denial of service — the core principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability), security in electronics and IoT, and cyber law and ethics.

Unit 2 — Cryptography and Encryption (10 Periods, 24%)

Introduction to Cryptography: Basics of encryption and decryption, Types of Cryptographic Algorithms: Symmetric (AES, DES), Asymmetric (RSA, ECC), Hash functions (MD5, SHA), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Digital signatures, Certificates, Trust models, Applications of Cryptography: SSL/TLS, Secure Email, VPNs, Blockchain. Cryptography in IoT and Embedded Systems: Key exchange protocols, securing communication between IoT devices

Encryption: symmetric and asymmetric algorithms (AES, DES, RSA, ECC), hashes, digital signatures and PKI, and real uses like SSL/TLS, VPNs and blockchain.

Unit 3 — Network Security (7 Periods, 16%)

Introduction to Network Security: Concepts of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Network Security Protocols: IPsec, SSL/TLS, HTTPS, SSH. VPNs and Proxies: Understanding Virtual Private Networks and Proxy Servers for secure communication. Securing Wireless Networks: Wireless security standards (WPA, WPA2, WPA3), threats to wireless networks

Protecting networks: firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, security protocols, VPNs and proxies, and wireless security (WPA2/WPA3).

Unit 4 — Web and Application Security (9 Periods, 22%)

Web Application Vulnerabilities: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), SQL Injection, CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery). Web Security Measures: Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Secure Coding Practices, Input validation. Secure HTTP (HTTPS): SSL/TLS in securing web traffic. Mobile and IoT Application Security: Securing mobile applications, secure communication in IoT

Web attacks — cross-site scripting, SQL injection, cross-site request forgery — and the defences: web application firewalls, secure coding and input validation.

Unit 5 — Cyber Security Management and Ethical Hacking (9 Periods, 22%)

Cyber Security Policies and Risk Management: Establishing security policies, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Security Audits: Understanding how to conduct a security audit, common audit frameworks. Ethical and Legal Issues: Legal aspects of hacking, cybersecurity compliance, and international regulations

Managing security: policies, risk assessment and mitigation, security audits, and the legal and ethical side of hacking.

Complete Syllabus

The full examination scheme, the complete practicals list and the reference books from the official syllabus. The unit-wise topics are in the "What You Will Study" section above.

Examination Scheme

Units at a Glance

Reference Books

As listed in the syllabus:

• Cyber Security Essentials by Charles J. Brooks
• Principles of Information Security by Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord
• Network Security Essentials by William Stallings
• Introduction to Modern Cryptography by Jonathan Katz and Yehuda Lindell
• Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide by Rafay Baloch
• Cyber Security and Cyber Laws by S. B. S. K. Sharma (Indian Author)
• Cyber Security: Understanding Cyber Crimes, Computer Forensics, and Legal Perspectives by Nishith Chhapparia (Indian Author)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks is Cyber Security worth in the 6th semester?
Elective (Pathway): Cyber Security (6.2.3) is 100 marks. Total: 100 marks, 3 credits. The full scheme table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

Which units carry the most weightage in Cyber Security?
Cryptography and Encryption, 24% each. The full unit-wise weightage table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

Which books should I refer to for Cyber Security?
The syllabus lists Cyber Security Essentials by Charles J. Brooks, and Principles of Information Security by Michael E. Whitman and Herbert J. Mattord, among others. The full list is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

Is Cyber Security a theory subject or a practical subject?
It is assessed as theory — see the examination scheme in the Complete Syllabus section above.

How can I download the Cyber Security syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.

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Download the Cyber Security Syllabus PDF

Download the complete Cyber Security syllabus PDF below — prepared by KAMALDNP Academy, with the full topic list, practicals and reference books.

Download the Cyber Security Syllabus PDF

Source: BTEUP 3rd Year curriculum (folder2627), approved in C.D.C. meeting held on 16.07.2026. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.