UGC: From the upcoming session, the study of cyber security in UG and PG is mandatory, draft shared with states and universities

In the academic session 2022-23, students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in universities and higher education institutions will also study cyber security. The undergraduate program will teach basic and mid-level cyber security courses, which will consist of four credits, while the postgraduate program will offer mid- and advanced-level courses, which will carry four credits.

Its purpose is to make students aware of cyber fraud and to give technical knowledge in the era of digital education. Apart from this, there is a need to prepare experts in the field of cyber security. In this, the legal, social, economic aspects of cyber security will also be made aware.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared its draft and shared it with the states and universities. Apart from this, a booklet showing general guidelines on digital hygiene in higher educational institutions has also been prepared.

It is written that because of the revolution in information technology and the increasing demand for security-related matters, the need for cyber security is being felt. The rapid advancement in information technology has raised very complex questions.

A suitable solution to them is needed today. The curriculum prepared by high-level subject experts is based on these issues related to cyber security at present. Technology, its process, and common people have been kept at the center in its preparation.

course will be

The UG program will get four credits based on lectures, tutorials, practical practice. In this, general knowledge of cyber security, cybercrime and law, social media and security, e-commerce and digital payments, digital tools and techniques in cyber security, etc. will be taught. At the same time, in the postgraduate program, cyber security management, data privacy, and data security, cyber law and crime, etc. will be taught.

You will get information about these topics

cyberspace, web technology, internet society, cybercrime, how women and children are threatened by cybercrime, what types of crimes are there, cases based on cyber security in India, hashtags, privacy in social media, internet banking, digital Payment, Mobile Payment, Aadhaar, Debit or Credit Card Payment Security, Mobile Phone Security, Data Backup, Equipment Security, Wi-Fi Security, Anti Virus, Cyber ​​Attack, Cyber ​​Terrorism, Cyber ​​War, Online Job Fraud, Trafficking, Human trafficking, job scam, child abuse, cyber police station, AI or MI, blockchain, cybercrime and punishment, cyber security audit, etc.

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