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).

Course Structure:  

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.

Contents:

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  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.