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PYQ Analysis
MCS-215 · 9 papers
Block Weightage
Block 1 — Cyber Security Issues
~25 marks/paper · 9/9 papers · 3 units
Block 2 — Cyber Laws
~25 marks/paper · 9/9 papers · 3 units
Unit Breakdown
Unit 1 — Cyber Security Issues and Challenges
Must~15 marks · 100% frequency
Concept and Need for Cyber SecurityTypes of Cyber Security ThreatsSecurity Issues in CyberspaceUnauthorized Access & Malwares & PhishingIntrusion Detection System (IDS)Digital Security — Benefits & Pros/ConsAuthentication & Digital SignatureDigital CertificatesE-mail Security & Anti-virus & Access Security
Unit 2 — Cryptography Mechanisms
Must~12 marks · 100% frequency
Introduction to CryptographyTypes of Ciphers — Substitution & TranspositionSymmetric Key CryptographyPublic Key CryptographyRSA AlgorithmSteganographyKey Functions of Cryptography
Unit 3 — Data Security and Management
Must~10 marks · 95% frequency
Core Elements / Principles of Data SecurityConfidentiality and Availability of DataData ManagementSix Principles of Security ManagementSecurity Audit & Security PolicyData Security MeasuresCyber Physical Attacks & DDoS
Unit 4 — Regulation of Cyberspace: An Overview
Must~10 marks · 95% frequency
Need for Regulation of CyberspaceStrategies of Regulating the InternetFiltering Devices and Rating SystemsUNCITRAL Model Law 1996Regulation of Cyberspace in India (IT Act)Regulation of Cyberspace in United StatesRegulation of Cyberspace in United KingdomInformation Technology Act 2000 — Section 43Liability of Network Service Providers
Unit 5 — Cyber Crimes
Must~8 marks · 90% frequency
Cyber Crime vs Traditional CrimeClassification / Categories of Cyber CrimesCyber ForensicsDigital Evidence and PreservationCyber Forensic Investigation ToolsLinking, Inlining and FramingDomain Name Disputes
Unit 6 — IPR Issues in Cyber Space
Must~8 marks · 85% frequency
Intellectual Property — Concept & FormsCopyright and Related RightsCopyright Issues in Digital MediumUniversal Copyright ConventionPatents and Patent MisuseTrademark Issues and InfringementRemedies for Infringement of IPRSearch Engine Trademark Issues