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Fundamentals of Cloud Computing & Cyber Security

 


SVERI’s COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PANDHARPUR

(An Autonomous Institute)

Second Year (Computer Science and Engineering)

Semester-V (w.e.f. A.Y. 2024-25)

      Fundamentals of Cloud Computing & Cyber Security


Teaching Scheme:

Examination Scheme:


No. of Hrs./week

No. of Credits



Lectures:

2

2

MSE:

100 Marks (WM= 40 Marks)

Practical:

2

1

ESE:

100 Marks (WM= 60 Marks)

Total:

4

3

ICA:

25 Marks (WM= 25 Marks)


Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will be able to

BL Level

CO 1

Describe basic concepts and applications of cloud computing

BL2

CO 2

Differentiate cloud service models and virtualization concepts

BL3

CO 3

Identify cloud infrastructure and storage components

BL2

CO 4

Recognize cyber threats and security risks

  BL2

CO 5

Apply basic cloud security and data protection techniques

BL3

CO 6

Assess cyber security tools, ethical practices, and emerging trends

BL4


Unit

Course Contents

No. of lectures

(hrs.)

Unit 1

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Introduction to cloud computing, Evolution from traditional computing to cloud computing, Characteristics and advantages of cloud computing, Applications of cloud services, Difference between local storage and cloud storage ,Everyday examples of cloud services: Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, Dropbox

5

Unit 2

Cloud Service and Deployment Models

Cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),Platform as a Service (PaaS),Software as a Service (SaaS). Cloud deployment models:Public cloud, Private cloud, Hybrid cloud. Introduction to virtualization, Virtual machines and containers (overview),Introduction to Hypervisors (VirtualBox and VMware)

5

Unit 3

Cloud Infrastructure and Storage Basics

Introduction to data centers, Components of cloud infrastructure, Types of cloud storage: File storage, Block storage, Object storage. Basics of cloud networking, Client-server architecture, Scalability and load balancing (overview), Cloud backup basics.

5

Unit 4

Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Introduction to cyber security, CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability. Malware, viruses, worms, ransomware, Phishing and social engineering, Password attacks and online frauds, Safe browsing and cyber hygiene, Mobile and social media security

5

Unit 5

Cloud Security and Data Protection

Introduction to cloud security, Authentication and authorization, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data encryption basics, C=E(K,M), Firewalls and antivirus software, Secure cloud file sharing, Personal data protection and privacy. 

5

Unit 6

Cyber Security Tools, Case Studies, and Emerging Trends

Antivirus and anti-malware tools, Firewall and VPN basics, Password managers

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Case studies:WannaCry ransomware, Yahoo data breach. Ethical and legal issues in cyber security. Emerging trends:Zero Trust Security, DevSecOps, AI in cyber security.

5




Text Books:


Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms, Rajkumar Buyya et al., Wiley


Cloud Computing, Dr. Kumar Saurabh Wiley India Second Edition


Fundamentals of Information Security . David Kim, Michael G. Solomon Jones & Bartlett Learning

Third Edition


Cyber Security Essentials Charles J. Brooks, Christopher Grow, Philip Craig, Donald Short Wiley India

First Edition

Reference Books:

1.

Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology and Architecture, Thomas Erl, Ricardo Puttini, Zaigham Mahmood Pearson Education First Edition

2.

Network Security Essentials, William Stallings, Pearson Education, Sixth Edition 

3.

Cloud Computing Peter Mell, Tim Grance NIST Special Publication 800-145 2011 Edition 

Mid Semester Evaluation (MSE):

MSE shall be based on the student's performance in two In-Semester Examinations (ISE) conducted and evaluated at the department level.

Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA):

ICA shall be based upon minimum 6 assignments/case studies based upon above curriculum.

Or

Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) marks are calculated based on the student's performance during laboratory sessions (a minimum of eight experiments from the list below).

List of Practical Experiments

  1. Study of cloud computing platforms and cloud-based applications (Google Drive, OneDrive)

  2. Installation and configuration of VirtualBox/VMware Workstation Player

  3. Creation and management of virtual machines using VirtualBox

  4. Installation of Linux operating system on virtual machine

  5. Demonstration of cloud storage, file upload, sharing, and synchronization

  6. Configuration of file and folder access permissions in Windows/Linux

  7. Creating strong passwords and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  8. Password-protected file creation and basic file encryption

  9. Installation and use of antivirus and anti-malware tools

  10. Firewall configuration and security settings in Windows/Linux

  11. Demonstration of safe browsing practices and browser security settings

  12. Mini Project / Case Study on cloud security or cyber security awareness

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