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INT244 — Securing Computing Systems

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Course Overview

INT244 3 Credits L:2 T:0 P:2 Minor Cyber Security
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This subject covers security operations center fundamentals, incident response, log and network traffic analysis, endpoint threat detection, SIEM, threat intelligence, and cloud security monitoring. It also addresses incident response automation, advanced threat hunting, SOAR, zero-trust security, compliance, and emerging SOC technologies.

Study Units

Unit 1

SOC Fundamentals and Incident Response

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Log and Network Traffic Analysis

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Endpoint, SIEM, and Security Analytics

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Response Automation and SOC Metrics

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Compliance and Cloud Security Operations

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Advanced Threat Hunting and Future Trends

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

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

Test will be conducted in the form of MCQ questions. The test contains 30 questions, each carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking.

Week 3 / 5

Rubric
To evaluate the subject knowledge of each student individually.

BYOD-Practical 50%

Complete a penetration testing engagement and submit a Proof of Concept, a detailed vulnerability report for the identified bug, and a technical report describing challenges solved in a recognized cybersecurity competition. Students must generate a minimum revenue of Rs1,000 through legitimate cybersecurity activities such as bug bounty programs or approved security assessments.

Week 8 / 10

Rubric
Student can generate revenue through security assessments, bug hunting, cybersecurity and penetration-testing training, or by winning a CTF or similar cybersecurity competition.

Test 2 50%

Subjective test covering the syllabus from CA1 and CA2.

Week 11 / 12

Rubric
To test students' subject knowledge and provide an opportunity to improve their CA performance in case of low marks or a missed CA.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

INT244 - FAQs

How many units are in INT244?

INT244 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for INT244?

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

How to prepare for INT244 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.