Course

Syllabus

Introduction – Overview of computer networks, network security, and Application layer. Overview of HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and DNS, and socket programming. Hijacking, spoofing, and DoS attacks. Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). Digital Forensics. Transport layer and UDP, TCP. UDP flooding, TCP spoofing, TCP connection hijacking, TCP SYN flood. Cryptography and System Hardening: Public key infrastructure (PKI), symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, key management systems, ECC and AES integration for CPS security. Secure boot, firmware signing, and Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms for edge and embedded devices. Network layer – Addressing schemes (IPv4 and IPv6), Routing algorithms, Routing protocols in the Internet (OSPF, RIP, and BGP), BGP security, ICMP, NAT, IPSec, and IPSec Authentication. Header, Encapsulating Security Header and Payload, IPSec Key Exchange, and VPNs. Link layer – Introduction and services, Link layer addressing, Multiple Access Protocols, Ethernet, ARP, Attacks against, and vulnerabilities in ARP. Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC). Industrial Communication Protocols and Security Considerations: DNP3 (with Secure Authentication), Modbus (with Modbus Secure/TLS), IEC 61850 (with IEC 62351 extensions), and OPC-UA. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Automation Systems. ISA/IEC 62443 Standard Compliance. Control System Security: ISA/IEC 62443, IEEE C37.240, and NIST SP 800-82 standards. Application of machine learning models for threat detection and behaviour profiling in electrical networks.

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Objectives:

• To understand and evaluate security challenges in cyber-physical systems (CPS) and electrical infrastructures, including smart grids and IoT-enabled networks.
• To apply standards, secure protocols, and cryptographic techniques to protect systems in the Electrical and Electronics domains.

Course Outcomes:

CO-PO Mapping:

1. Arshad, M. (Ed.), “Cybersecurity Issues in Smart Grids and Future Power Systems”, MDPI, 2023.
2. Wang, W., & Lu, C., “Power Systems Cybersecurity: Methods, Concepts, and Best Practices”, Springer, 2023.
3. AccessEngineering, “Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security”, McGraw-Hill, 2021.
4. Gerardus Blokdyk, “Intrusion Detection: A Complete Guide – 2021 Edition”, The Art of Service, 2021.
5. Mathur, A., “Modern Cryptography for Cybersecurity Professionals”, Packt Publishing, 2021.
6. Rosulek, M., “The Joy of Cryptography”, 1^st Edition, 2021.
7. Van Oorschot, P. C., “Computer Security and the Internet: Tools and Jewels from Malware to Bitcoin”, 2^nd Edition, Springer, 2021.
8. IEEE Standard 1686-2023, “Standard for Cybersecurity Capabilities of Intelligent Electronic Devices”, IEEE, 2023.
9. IEEE C37.240- 2021, “Cybersecurity Requirements for Substation Automation, Protection, and Control Systems”, IEEE, 2021.