Cyber Security (BCI233) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 2:
This subject introduces cyber threats, malicious software, intrusion detection, firewalls, information security practices, and India's Information Technology…
- 16 video lessons
- 6h 3m
- Study notes
- 65 quiz questions
- Assignment
16 lessons in Cyber Security
Each lesson pairs one topic with a hand-picked video, trimmed to the part that teaches it.
About this subject
This subject introduces cyber threats, malicious software, intrusion detection, firewalls, information security practices, and India's Information Technology Act along with its compliance requirements across industry sectors. After it, you will be able to identify common security threats, explain basic network and information security controls, and describe the legal obligations and liabilities organisations face under Indian IT law.
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Introduction to Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Theories
Module I, Introduction to Cyber Security: Introduction to Cyber Security, Cyber Crime / Social Theories, Threats to security
Cybersecurity Fundamentals One Shot | Semester Exam | AKTU VTU SPPU MU Anna RGPV GTU KTU Hindi· 5 Minutes Engineering· 20 min
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Information Protection and Access Controls
Module I, Introduction to Cyber Security: Government requirements, Information Protection and Access Controls, Computer security efforts
Access Control Models Explained | DAC MAC RBAC ABAC | Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Infosec Guardians· InfoSec Guardians· 17 min
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Security Standards, Legislation and Privacy
Module I, Introduction to Cyber Security: Standards, Computer Security mandates and legislation, Privacy considerations, International security activity
Cyber Security & Data Privacy | CMA Final Law Marathon Revision Series | Hinglish | June 2024· CA Shivangi Agrawal· 17 min
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Intrusion Detection and Malware Detection Basics
Module I, Introduction to Cyber Security: Intrusion Detection, Malicious Software Use and Detection
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) ll Types Of Intruder Explained in Hindi· 5 Minutes Engineering· 7 min
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IT Act 2000: India's Cyber Law Framework
Module II, Information Technology Law: The Information Technology Legal Framework in India, Technological Standards under the Information Technology Law
Information Technology Act 2000: Ek Class – Khallas ll Tansukh Paliwal Sir (Updated 2025)· Linking Laws · 114 min
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Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence under Indian Law
Module II, Information Technology Law: Cyber Crime, Digital Evidence
What is cyber crime? | Types of Cybercrime | How to Prevent Cybercrime | Cyber Crime #cybersecurity· lets understand stop cramming· 29 min
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Company Liability under the IT Act
Module II, Information Technology Law: Liability of companies under the Information Technology Act
Who Is Liable for a Company's Cyber Offence? | IT Act Sections 84B, 84C and 85· Beyond Bare Act· 10 min
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Module III, Network Security: Intrusion Detection & Prevention systems
IDS AND IPS Simple Term· Prabh Nair· 20 min
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Firewalls and Firewall Policy
Module III, Network Security: Firewalls and Firewall Policy
Firewall Fundamentals Explained | Network Security for Beginners· Antisyphon Training· 28 min
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Security Log Management and WiMAX Security
Module III, Network Security: Computer Security Log Management, Securing WiMAX Wireless Communications
Networking MindMap (2 of 4) | CISSP Domain 4· Destination Certification· 4 min
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Information Security Fundamentals and Employee Responsibilities
Module IV, Information security: Fundamentals, Employee responsibilities
Information Security Fundamentals One Shot | Semester Exam | AKTU VTU JNTU SPPU MU RGPV GTU Hindi· 5 Minutes Engineering· 20 min
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Information Classification and Handling
Module IV, Information security: information classification, Information handling
Data 📊 Classification in Cybersecurity🕵️♂️🕵️♀️ with examples | Cybersecurity Certification· Gate Smashers· 8 min
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Information Security Tools and Secure Programs
Module IV, Information security: Tools of information security, Information processing, secure program, administration
Cybersecurity Fundamentals From Zero to Practical Understanding· Prabh Nair· 16 min
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IT Act Compliance for E-Commerce and Retail
Module V, Information Technology Act Compliance: IT Act compliance for e-Commerce Sector, Retail Sector
DPDP Act For Retail and E Commerce, English Edition· Anuuj Medirattaa· 7 min
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IT Act Compliance for Education and Healthcare
Module V, Information Technology Act Compliance: Education Sector, Healthcare Sector
DPDP Act Compliance End to End Implementation Steps for Any Organization 2026 Guide· Luv Johar Free IT Training Videos· 12 min
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IT Act Compliance for Hospitality and Outsourcing
Module V, Information Technology Act Compliance: Hospitality Sector, Outsourcing Sector
DPDP Act Explained: Data Privacy Made Simple - Vinod Senthil· Vinod Senthil· 34 min
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Assignment
Security and IT Act Compliance Review for a Small Indian Online Retailer
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Hand-picked video lessons
16 short lessons, each with the best YouTube explanation we could find, trimmed to the part that matters.
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Study notes
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65 questions across the course, with the right answer and why, the moment you pick.
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Completed lessons, quiz scores and where you stopped, saved to your account on every device.
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Cyber Security: common questions
This subject introduces cyber threats, malicious software, intrusion detection, firewalls, information security practices, and India's Information Technology Act along with its compliance requirements across industry sectors. After it, you will be able to identify common security threats, explain basic network and information security controls, and describe the legal obligations and liabilities organisations face under Indian IT law. It's the Cyber Security subject of Online BCA, Semester 2, in 16 lessons: Introduction to Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Theories; Information Protection and Access Controls; Security Standards, Legislation and Privacy; Intrusion Detection and Malware Detection Basics; IT Act 2000: India's Cyber Law Framework; Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence under Indian Law; Company Liability under the IT Act; Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS); Firewalls and Firewall Policy; Security Log Management and WiMAX Security; Information Security Fundamentals and Employee Responsibilities; Information Classification and Handling; Information Security Tools and Secure Programs; IT Act Compliance for E-Commerce and Retail; IT Act Compliance for Education and Healthcare; IT Act Compliance for Hospitality and Outsourcing.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 6h 3m of video across 16 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Security and IT Act Compliance Review for a Small Indian Online Retailer”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.