Information Security and Cyber Law Course by Aditya Neve

This comprehensive Information Security and Cyber Law course is designed to build strong awareness of digital security, data protection, and legal responsibilities in the online world. The course introduces the fundamentals of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad), common cyber threats such as malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering, and basic concepts of network and cloud security from an awareness perspective. Students will learn about safe internet practices, data privacy, password management, cyber hygiene, and protecting personal and organizational information. The cyber law section provides an India-focused overview of digital rights, cyber crimes, online frauds, relevant provisions of the IT Act, and legal responsibilities of individuals and organizations. The course also covers ethical aspects of information security, real-world case studies of cyber incidents (theoretical discussion), and career opportunities in cybersecurity and cyber law. By the end of the course, learners will have strong academic understanding, improved digital safety awareness, and clarity about legal and ethical responsibilities in the cyber world.

What Students Will Learn

• Fundamentals of information security and its importance
• Understanding the CIA Triad – confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Common cyber threats including malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering
• Basics of network and cloud security from an awareness perspective
• Safe internet practices and digital risk prevention strategies
• Data privacy principles and protection of personal information
• Password management techniques and cyber hygiene practices
• Understanding cybercrime types and online frauds
• Introduction to cyber law and digital rights in India
• Key provisions of the Information Technology (IT) Act
• Legal responsibilities of individuals and organizations in cyberspace
• Ethical aspects of information security practices
• Real-world cyber incident case studies (theoretical discussion)
• Career awareness in cybersecurity and cyber law domains

Teaching Method

This course is delivered through live online theory sessions, designed to make complex cybersecurity and legal concepts easy to understand. The teaching approach includes:

• Concept-focused academic explanations
• Real-world examples and case discussions
• Simplified breakdown of technical and legal terms
• Interactive discussions and doubt-solving sessions
• Awareness-based learning rather than technical implementation

The course emphasizes understanding and awareness, making it ideal for beginners without prior technical background.

Why This Course

This program combines two critical areas—information security awareness and cyber law—into a single structured learning experience. The lessons focus on building conceptual clarity, promoting ethical digital behavior, and helping learners understand their legal rights and responsibilities in the online world. The course is designed to strengthen both academic knowledge and practical awareness of digital safety.

Benefits and Outcomes

By completing this course, students will:

• Develop strong awareness of information security principles
• Understand common cyber threats and prevention methods
• Learn safe internet usage and data protection practices
• Gain knowledge of India’s cyber law framework
• Improve responsible and ethical digital behavior
• Build academic understanding in cybersecurity subjects
• Explore potential career paths in cybersecurity and cyber law

This course provides essential knowledge to help learners stay safe online while understanding the legal and ethical aspects of the digital environment.