Cyberspace Technology and Social Issues

Paper Code: 
25CLC131
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To create an understanding in the students regarding cyber technology, its hazards and social problems created by it.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

 

 

CO1: Develop the concept of ICT and related concepts for basic understanding of current state of IT worldwide.

CO2: Appraise different kinds of cyber frauds and their remedies.

Approach in teaching: Class room Lecture (Theory/ Using Power Point Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

Class participation, tutorial assignments and presentations, class tests, C A Test, Semester End Exams.

 

 

 

25CLC

131

 

 

Cyberspace Technology and Social Issues (Theory)

CO3: Summarise the evolution of internet and role of ISP’s in current scenario.

CO4: Formulate skills to enable them to safeguard themselves in online space.

CO5: Investigate the major steps taken by the government to regulate cyberspace and to transform governance.

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Group

Discussions/ Class Presentation.

 

 

 

CO6:    Contribute    effectively    in course-specific interaction

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Cyber Technology

Evolution, benefits, E-readiness Assessment of states in India and Global Scenario. ICT and Economic Growth. Digital Divide: Reasons, Dimensions, Impact and Measures to Bridge the Gap.

12.00
Unit II: 
Cyber Frauds & Crimes

Meaning, types(financial frauds, hacking, identity theft, ransomware attack, cyber stalking, child abuse, cyber pornography and other internet frauds) , ways of protection and legal remedy.

12.00
Unit III: 
Internet

Concept, Evolution, Service Provided by Internet, Ownership, Internet Service Providers(ISP), ISP Code of Conduct, ISP in India, Value Added Services by ISP’s and their Liability. Intranet - VPN’s

12.00
Unit IV: 
Data Security and Data Management

Meaning, Security Problems, Security Measures, Security Policy, Access Control, Encryption, Authentication and Identification, Trusted Third Parties and Public Key. Cyberspace and National Sovereignty

12.00
Unit V: 
Cyberspace Regulation

Need, Cyberspace Legal Regulatory Framework in India(Electronic Governance, Digital Signature, Certifying Agencies, Appellate Tribunal, Offences and Penalties)E-Governance : Concept, SMART, Components, Rational, Benefits and E- Governance Initiatives in India.

Essential Readings: 

1.             Keniston Ed K, Kumar D., The Four Digital Divides, Sage Publishers, New Delhi

2.           Turban, Rainer, Potter., Introduction to Information Technology, John Wiely and Sons, Inc,

References: 

1.           Lessig L., Code and Other Laws of Cyber Space, Basic Books, New Delhi.

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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