Cyber and Digital Safety – Second Year : Semester III (Open Electives)

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Ms. Minal Suryavanshi

Second Revised Edition – July 2026

ISBN 978-93-5750-130-9

Description

Cyber and Digital Safety

Vertical 4 : Open Electives (OE)

 

UG Second Year Programme : Semester III

 

Syllabus (As Per NEP 2020) w.e.f. the Academic Year 2025-26

 

Module 1 : Fundamentals of Digital Safety and Online Behavior (15 Lectures)
♦ Introduction to Digital Safety and Cyber Security: What is Digital Safety?, Everyday Importance of Staying Safe Online, Cyber Security vs. Digital Safety, Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology.
♦ Common Online Threats and How to Avoid Them: Types of Online Threats : Viruses, Phishing, Scams, Understanding Social Engineering and Digital Fraud, Case Examples of Real-World Cyber Attacks
♦ Safe Internet and Social Media Use: How to Browse Safely : HTTPS, Safe Websites, Online Shopping Tips, Social Media Privacy Settings, Digital Identity and Managing Your Online Presence, Deepfakes and Misinformation, Screen Time, Mental Health, and Digital Well-Being
♦ Online Safety for Children and Teenagers: Common Risks for Young Users, Using Parental Controls and Safe Browsing Tools, Identifying and Addressing Cyberbullying, Teaching Children Responsible Internet Use
Module 2 : Personal Device Security, Privacy and Emerging Trends (15 Lectures)
♦ Securing Devices and Networks: How to Keep Your Phone and Laptop Safe, Safe Use of Public Wi-Fi and VPNs, Protecting Smart Devices (IoT) at Home, Backing up Your Data Securely.
♦ Building Good Digital Habits (Cyber Hygiene): Creating Strong Passwords and Using Multi-Factor Authentication, Keeping Software Updated and Avoiding Unsafe Downloads, Spotting Fake News and Online Hoaxes
♦ Understanding Data Privacy: What is Personal Data and Why it Matters, Data Protection Laws in Simple Terms (like GDPR), Using Privacy-Friendly Tools (Browsers, Search Engines, Messaging Apps), What to do if a Data Breach Happens
♦ Cyber Safety at Work and Emerging Technologies: Staying Safe while Working Online or Remotely, Secure Email and Workplace Communication, How AI is Used in Cyber Security – the Good and the Bad, Deepfakes, AI-Based Scams, and how to Stay Alert, Introduction to how Blockchain can help in Digital Security

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