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CSC302 — Securing Computing Systems

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Course Overview

CSC302 3 Credits L:2 T:0 P:2 Specialization Cyber Security and Block Chain
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An introductory course on securing computing systems covering security concepts, threat types, cryptographic solutions, identity and access management, network and endpoint security, vulnerability and risk management, incident response, and data protection aligned with CompTIA Security+ certification.

Study Units

Unit 1

Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts, Compare Threat Types, Explain Cryptographic Solutions

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Implement Identity and Access Management, Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Secure Cloud Network Architecture, Resiliency and Vulnerability Management

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Network, Endpoint, and Application Security Capabilities

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Incident Response, Monitoring, Malicious Activity, and Security Governance

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Risk Management, Data Protection and Compliance

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Test 1 50%

Test will be MCQs based on the pattern of Security+ certification exam. Total number of questions will be 30, each question will carry 1 mark (no negative marking)

Week 3 / 5

Rubric
To evaluate the conceptual and technical understanding of the students

BYOD-Practical 50%

Test will consist of hands-on practical based questions of 10 marks each (Job-evaluation:20 marks and viva: 10 marks)

Week 8 / 10

Rubric
To evaluate the technical and practical based understanding of the students

Test 2 50%

Test will be Subjective based containing 3 questions of 10 marks each. Syllabus will be from CA1 and CA2.

Week 11 / 13

Rubric
To evaluate the conceptual and technical understanding of the students

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

CSC302 - FAQs

How many units are in CSC302?

CSC302 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for CSC302?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for CSC302 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.