Cyber and Information Security at Amity University

Advisory Committee and Publication Structure

• The Advisory Committee provides guidance and oversight on the development of the publication.
• Section 1 of the publication introduces Information, Computer, and Network Security.

Module - II: Cyber Security

• The main focus of Module - II is Cyber Security.

Key Terms and Concepts

• RFCs stands for Request for Comments.
• A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for providing expertise in a specific area of information security.
• Section 1.2.3 of the publication emphasizes the importance of security policies and procedures.

Security Threats and Controls

• Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks is referred to as hacking.
• A virus is a type of malware designed to replicate itself and spread from computer to computer.
• Private Cryptography or Symmetric Cryptography is a type of cryptographic algorithm that uses the same key for encryption and decryption.
• PKI stands for Public Key Infrastructure in the context of cryptography.

Security Management

• The risk management approach focuses on identifying information security risks and creating a risk management strategy.

Authentication and Access Control

• Authentication is the process of confirming the identity of a user attempting to access a system or network.

Data Protection and Privacy

• Identity theft refers to the act of unlawfully taking someone's personal data for fraudulent purposes.

Network Security

• Spoofing is a type of threat that involves the manipulation of an internet protocol address to conceal the identity of the sender.

Risk Assessment and Management

• Risk assessment is the process of determining potential risks to an organization's information systems and assets.

Malware and Threats

• Trojan horse is a type of malware designed to appear as legitimate software but performs malicious activities when executed.