Bachelor of Management Studies (B.M.S.) Digital and Cyber Security Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the TY BMS syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27, examined under form 2225161. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it — forms 2M00155 and 2M00156, whose documents are below — so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Digital and Cyber Security
Module I: Introduction to Cyber security, Digital Awareness, Cyber Threats & Protection Mechanisms
- Basics of Cybersecurity: Importance, Scope, and Need.
- Cybersecurity threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Social Engineering.
- Fundamentals of Digital Awareness: Safe Browsing, Email Security, Strong Passwords.
- Case Studies: Major Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches.
- Cyber Ethics and Responsible Digital Citizenship.
- Network Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Encryption.
- Device Security: Securing Smartphones, Laptops, and IoT Devices.
- Social Engineering Attacks and Countermeasures.
- Cyber Hygiene Practices for Individuals and Organizations.
- Hands-on: Setting up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Secure Browsing Practices.
Module II: Data Privacy, Legal Aspects, Cybersecurity Trends & Future Prospects
- Introduction to Data Privacy: GDPR, IT Act 2000, and Personal Data Protection Bill.
- Secure Transactions: Online Banking Security, E-commerce Fraud Prevention.
- Digital Footprint and Online Reputation Management.
- Cyber Laws & Ethics: Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Forensics, Ethical Hacking.
- Case Studies on Cyber Crime and Legal Actions Taken.
- Emerging Technologies: AI in Cybersecurity, Blockchain Security, Cloud Security.
- Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Certifications.
- Security Policies for Organizations: Risk Management, Incident Response.
- Cybersecurity as a Career: Roles, Responsibilities, and Certifications.
- Hands-on: Simulated Cyber Attack Scenarios and Response Planning.
Reference Books
- William Stallings, "Network Security Essentials," Pearson Education.
- Michael E. Whitman & Herbert J. Mattord, "Principles of Information Security," Cengage Learning.
- Chuck Easttom, "Computer Security Fundamentals," Pearson.
- Joseph Steinberg, "Cybersecurity for Dummies," Wiley.
- IT Act 2000 and Amendments.
- Cyber Security: Understanding Cyber Crimes, Computer Forensics and Legal Perspectives – Sunit Belapure & Nina Godbole, Wiley
- Cyber Security Essentials – James Graham et al., CRC Press
- Digital Security and Privacy – Lee T. Ostrom & Sara K. Arenas, Wiley
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for Bachelor of Management Studies (B.M.S.) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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