BCA 8th Semester
Information Security 2022 Board Question Paper

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Bachelor In Computer Application

Course Title: Information Security

Code No: CACS 486

Semester:VII

2022

Full Marks:60 Pass Marks:24 Time:3 hours

Candidates are required to answer the question in their own words as far as possible.

Group A
Group B
Attempt any SIX question.
[6x5=30]
2.

What is Information Security? List and briefly define fundamental security design principles.

3.

Explain HMAC with its objectives.

4.

What are the vulnerabilities of passwords? Explain different strategies used for the selection of effective password.

5.

Define access right. Explain the concept of trust framework.

6.

Describe about Honeypot with the types of honeypots that may be deployed.

7.

How can you say that Intrusion Detection System is the backbone for Information Security? Justify along with its categories.

8.

Explain the terms SSL, TSL and handshake protocol.

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions

[2x10=20]
9.

Define the terms threats and attacks in terms of Information Security. Explain different types of security threats in detail.

10.

What is a cryptosystem? Explain the concepts of Vigenere and Rail Fence Ciphers in detail.

11.

What is a security audit? What is its importance? Explain the security auditing architecture in detail.