Preamble: This program prepares the students in a wide range of computing & networking skills. They will gain hands on experience with the hardware and software used in personal computers, learn to manage and direct network traffic, and will develop system support skills that focus on installing, administering and troubleshooting commonly used network hardware and software.

Objective of the Course: The Course is a six months program aimed at molding candidates to Skilled Network Administrator with Information Security knowledge to maintain the Switch, Routers and Firewalls in today’s scenario.

Outcome of the Course: This skill oriented course provides candidates with information required for maintenance and administration of Computer Network and also equip them with the skills required to protect & recover the computer systems & networks, Routers & Switches 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).

Course Structure:  

Duration : Duration of the course is 6 Months

Date of Commencement : Course commences on 29^th Feb 2012

Course Fees :  

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

Course Contents :  

            1.      Computer Fundamentals [5 Days]

                                                                    I.            Overview of PC architecture

                                                                 II.            Different bus standards (ISA, PCI, PCMCIA)

                                                               III.            Different Add-on Cards like memory, Graphics etc.

2.      OS Fundamentals [5 Days]

                                                                    I.            Operating System Introduction

                                                                 II.            OS Architecture

                                                               III.            Process Management

                                                              IV.            Memory Management

                                                                 V.            File System Management

                                                              VI.            Introduction to Network OS

3.      Networking Fundamental [5 Days]

                                                                    I.            Basics of Communication Systems

                                                                 II.            Transmission Media

                                                               III.            OSI Layer

                                                              IV.            Local Area Networks

                                                                 V.            Wide Area Networks

                                                              VI.            Networking Protocols

                                                            VII.            IP addressing & Routing

4.      Windows Fundamentals [5 Days]

                                                                    I.            Introduction to Windows Operating System

                                                                 II.            Installation and Configuration of Windows XP & Windows 7

5.      Linux Fundamentals [5 Days]

                                                                    I.            Introduction to Linux, Unix & Solaris

                                                                 II.            File System

                                                               III.            Linux Installation

                                                              IV.            Simple Commands

6.      Advanced Networking [10 Days]

                                                              I.      OSI Layers & Protocols

                                                           II.      TCP/IP

                                                         III.      UDP/IP

                                                        IV.      ICMP

                                                           V.      Ethernet Packets

                                                        VI.      Internetworking Devices (Hub, Switch, Router etc.)

                                                      VII.      Wireless Networks Basics

6. Cryptography and Network Security [10 Days]

                                                        I.            Introduction

                                                     II.            Classical Encryption Techniques

                                                   III.            Mathematics Fundamentals associated with cryptography

                                                  IV.            Symmetric ciphers

                                                     V.            Asymmetric ciphers

                                                  VI.            Internet Security Protocols

                                                VII.            User Authentication and Kerberos

                                             VIII.            Electronic Mail Security Basics

                                                  IX.            IP Security Basics

                                                     X.            Firewalls and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Basics

7. System and Device security [15 Days]

I.  Operating System Threat

                                                                    I.            Program Security

                                                                 II.            Fascination of Malicious Code Analysis

                                                               III.            Malicious Code Environment

                                                              IV.            Classification of Infection Strategies

                                                                 V.            Strategies of Computer Worm

II. Securing OS from Threats

                                                                    I.            Antivirus Techniques

                                                                 II.            Advanced Antivirus Techniques

                                                               III.            Case Studies

III. Device Security

                                                                    I.            Introduction to Network Infrastructure Security

                                                                 II.            Switch Security

                                                               III.            Router Security

                                                              IV.            DNS Security

                                                                 V.            ADSL Security

                                                              VI.            Cable Modem Security

                                                            VII.            Protecting Network Infrastructure- A new approach

8. Mini Project

1. Database and Web Applications Security [15 Days] 

                                                        I.            Securing Network Applications [Web, DNS, 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. Mobile and Wireless Network Security [45 Days]

                                                       I.            Wireless Technology [5 Days]

                                                                             II.            Wireless Fundamentals

                                                                           III.            Wireless Network Logical Architecture

                                                                          IV.            Wireless Network Physical Architecture

                                                                             V.            Wireless LAN Standard

II. Security for Mobility [15 Days]

                                                                                I.            PKI in Mobile Systems

                                                                             II.            Personal PKI

                                                                           III.            Smartcard as a Mobile Security Device

                                                                          IV.            Secure Mobile Tokens-The Future

                                                                             V.            Universal Mobile Telecommunications System(UMTS)Security

                                                                          VI.            Securing Network Access in Future Mobile System

                                                                        VII.            Security Issues in a MobileIPV6 Network

                                                                     VIII.            Mobile Code Issues

                                                                          IX.            Secure Mobile Commerce

III. Wireless Network Security [15 Days]

                                                                                I.            Security in Traditional Wireless Network

                                                                             II.            Wireless LAN Security

                                                                           III.            Security in Wireless Ad-hoc Network

                                                                          IV.            Implementing Basic Wireless Security

                                                                             V.            Implementing Advanced Wireless Security

IV.  Other Wireless Technology [10 Days]

                                                                                I.            Home Network Security

                                                                             II.            Wireless Embedded System Security

                                                                           III.            RFID Security

                                                                          IV.            Security Issues in Single Hop Wireless Networks

                                                                             V.            Security Issues in Multi Hop Wireless Networks

3. 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  22^nd Feb 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.