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This document contains the complete B.Tech (Semester IV) Theory Examination 2024–25 question paper for Cyber Security (BCC401). The paper spans three printed pages, carries 70 marks, and thoroughly assesses a student’s understanding of cyber threats, mobile security, cyber laws, digital forensics, attack techniques, and organizational cybersecurity practices.
Section A – Short Conceptual Questions (14 Marks)
Section A includes seven 2-mark questions designed to test foundational knowledge of cyber security. Key topics include:
Social engineering and its role in cybercrime
Security measures for mobile devices
Meaning and examples of anonymizers
Difference between cyber forensics and digital forensics
Objectives of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
Importance of registry settings in mobile devices
Meaning of intellectual property in cyber security
These questions verify a student’s understanding of key definitions, laws, and security fundamentals.
Section B – Analytical & Descriptive Questions (21 Marks)
Students must attempt any three out of five detailed questions. Topics include:
How cybercriminals plan attacks and what attack vectors they use
Components of a strong organizational security policy in the mobile computing era
Use of steganography in cybercrime and its difference from cryptography
Meaning and legal importance of Chain of Custody in digital forensics
Effectiveness of Indian Cyber Law in handling frauds and data breaches
This section tests deeper analytical abilities and understanding of real-world security practices.
Section C – Long Descriptive Questions (35 Marks)
Each question contains two subparts, and the student must attempt one part from each. This section covers advanced cyber security areas:
Q3 – Cybercrime Era & Botnets
Meaning of the “Cybercrime Era”, survival strategies for internet users
Definition of botnets and their role as the "fuel" of cybercrime
Q4 – Mobile & Wireless Security
Trends in the rise of mobile/wireless devices
Organizational measures for secure mobile device management within networks
Q5 – Web Attacks & Identity Theft
Working and impact of SQL Injection & Buffer Overflow attacks
Definition of identity theft, relation to phishing, and preventive measures
Q6 – Digital Forensics Life Cycle & Social Networks
Full explanation of the Digital Forensics Life Cycle with examples
Challenges social networking sites pose to computer forensics
Q7 – Cyber Laws & Security Policies
How copyright and patent laws protect intellectual property in IT
Need for information security policies and their role in strengthening cybersecurity
This section evaluates critical thinking, legal awareness, and technical depth.
Summary
The Cyber Security (BCC401) question paper comprehensively assesses student knowledge of:
Social engineering & cyber attack techniques
Mobile device security practices
Digital forensics & Chain of Custody
Cyber laws & data protection (DPDP Act 2023)
Botnets, SQL Injection, Buffer Overflow
Identity theft, phishing & preventive strategies
Organizational security policies
Copyright, patent laws & intellectual property protection
It serves as a complete academic resource for engineering students studying the foundations of cyber security in the digital age.