B.Sc. (Information Technology) Sem VI October 2025 Security in Computing Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - 1. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write a short note on importance of Information Protection.
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2. b. Describe various components used to build a security program.
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3. c. Explain ARP Spoofing and MAC flooding attacks.
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4. d. Elaborate steps involved in Risk analysis process.
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5. e. Write a short note on the Onion Model.
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6. f. Elaborate steps required to create a Security Defense Plan.
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SECTION II - 2. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Describe authentication? Explain different types of authentication.
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2. b. Write a short note on Kerberos.
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3. c. Write a short note on symmetric key cryptography.
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4. d. Discuss any two confidentiality risks.
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5. e. Write a short note on different types of database backups.
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6. f. Write a short note on object-level security.
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SECTION III - 3. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Write a short note on outbound filtering.
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2. b. Describe the role of hubs and switches in network.
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3. c. Write a short note on Network Address Translation (NAT).
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4. d. Elaborate on strengths and weaknesses of a firewall.
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5. e. Explain the importance of antenna choice and positioning.
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6. f. Describe any two types of wireless attacks.
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SECTION IV - 4. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Elaborate on network-based intrusion detection system in detail.
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2. b. Write a short note on SIEM - Security information and event management.
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3. c. Write a short note on H.323 protocol that includes: i) Governing Standard ii) Purpose iii) Function iv) Known Compromises and Vulnerabilities v) Recommendations
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4. d. Describe Private Branch Exchange (PBX). How will you secure PBX?
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5. e. Write a short note on Access Control List (ACL).
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6. f. Write a short note on reference monitor concept and windows security reference monitor.
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SECTION V - 5. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain how to protect the Guest OS, Virtual Storage and Virtual Networks in Virtual machines.
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2. b. State and explain types of cloud services.
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3. c. Write a short note on various Application Security Practices.
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4. d. Elaborate on HTTP authentication methods.
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5. e. Explain the classification of Corporate physical Assets.
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6. f. Explain Locks and Entry Controls that should be considered while securing assets with physical security devices.
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