Preamble:                                                                                           

As much as it is important to know how to use a computer, so is it necessary to know how to protect your computer on a network. The information on the computer is an asset and the risks are very high. There are no geographical limitations to computer attacks.

With the proliferation of easy-to-use tools and open how-to-discussions, the number of people aiming to hack in to or bring down the network is high, both in this country and abroad. Hence there is a need for heightened security measures to protect both infrastructure and data.

Objective of the Course: This Course aims at developing the skills required for a system administrator to secure the systems and network from all kind of attacks.

Outcome of the Course: This skill oriented course equips the system Administrators with the skills required to protect & recover the computer systems & networks from various security threats.

Eligibility: BE/BTech, BSc/MSc(IT/Computer Science/Electronics), MCA, BCA, BCom (CA), MBA (System) or equivalent of any of these. Degree holders with PGDCA, DOEACC A or B level, Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics, or others with relevant experience).

Contents:

Duration : Duration of the course is 3 Months

Date of Commencement : Course commences on 30^th May 2012

Fees:

^#Tuition Fees/Examination fees are waived for SC/ST students.

Course Contents :

1. Advanced System Administration [15 Days]

I. Securing Network Applications [Web, Mail, DNS, SAMBA, SSH, LDAP, MySQL]

II. Fundamental of Web Application Security

III. Core Defense Mechanisms

IV. Web Application Technologies

V. Client-side Exploit Frame Work

VI. Bypassing Client-side Controls

VII. Web Based Malware

VIII. Securing Authentication

IX. Securing Session Management

X. Securing Access Controls

XI. Securing Application Architecture

XII. Web Server and Web Application Testing with Back Track

XIII. Securing Web Based Services

XIV. DB Integrity

XV. DB Access Control

XVI. Database Auditing

2. Advanced Security configuration [15 Days]

I. PKI and Biometric Concepts

II. Hardening OS & Protocols

III. Hardening Networks [Firewall, IDS, IPS, Content filters, Proxy]

IV. System Monitoring & Performance tuning

V. Network Monitoring

VI. Network Security Assessment

VII. Wireless & Mobile Security Basics

VIII. Cyber Forensics

3. Security Audit Process & Procedure [20 Days]

I. Access Control

II. Cryptography

III. Telecomm and Network Security

IV. Security Models and Architecture

V. Physical Security

VI. Security Risk Management Practices

VII. Physical Security

VIII. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

IX. Law, Investigation, and Ethics

X. Application and Operations Security

XI. IS Audit Process

XII. IT Governance

XIII. System and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management

XIV. IT Service Delivery and Support

XV. Protection of Information Assets

4. ISO Audit [10 Days]

I. Security Standards & Certifications

II. ISO/IEC 27000 [IS Management Systems — Overview and vocabulary]

III. ISO/IEC 27001 [IS Management Systems — Requirements]

IV. ISO/IEC 27002 [Code of practice for information security Management]

V. ISO/IEC 27003 [IS Management system implementation guidance]

VI. ISO/IEC 27004 [IS Management — Measurement]

VII. ISO/IEC 27005 [IS risk Management]

VIII. ISO/IEC 27006 [Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification]

IX. ISO/IEC 27011 [IS Management guidelines for telecommunications org.]

X. ISO/IEC 27033-1 [Network Security overview and concepts]

XI. Cyber Law

5. Mini Project

Project: During the mini project period (Last four weeks of Each module, no separate time for project) students are required to Develop/Configure a security tool in any of the areas covered in the course, under the guidance of the faculty. Students can also take up relevant projects from the industry.

Number of Seats : 40

Admission : Selection of candidates who have passed in the qualifying examination will be based on their marks in the qualifying examination subject to eligibility and availability of seats. The list of selected students shall be published in our web site. Individual call letters by email alone will be sent to the candidates.  Students who have been selected for test/interview/ counseling/admission are required to report to the Centre on the prescribed day by 9:30 hrs. The admission for the selected students shall be confirmed only after verifying their original certificates.

The SC/ST students are required to submit in ORIGINAL a Community Certificate ( in English or Hindi only) issued by an Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.

How to Apply: Click here for details on how to apply or refer the prospectus . Last date of receipt of application form is  24^th May 2012

Placement : Placement support will be provided.

Class & lab timings :  The classes and labs are from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm Monday to Friday. 

Location & How to Reach : NIELIT Calicut is located 20 kms away from Calicut City and is functioning near the NITC (REC), Calicut campus. The bus stop is CEDT or ‘Panthrandu’ and the present bus fare is Rs.13/- from city.