Foundation course in Information Security

• Job Description• Information Security Associate: Development and implementation of Information security program for an organization • Information Security System Administrator: Implementing security related protocols and managing tools related to information security infrastructure
• Originally Approved16th NSQC Meeting - NCVET - February, 2022
• Last Revised-
• Code2022/EHW/NIELIT/05322
• SectorIT-ITeS
• Notional Hours90
• Accrediting Bodies NIELIT
• Certifying BodiesNational Institute of Electronics and Information Technology NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077
• Proposed Occupation

  Information Security Associate, Information Security System Administrator

• International Comparability

  NA

• Progression Pathway

  Professional:
  Information Security Associate->Senior Information Security System Administrator->Tech Lead Information Security Administration
  Academic:
  i) Horizontal Progression:
  Courses in the area of Cyber Security, Information Security Tools, Networking
  ii) Vertical Progression:
  After completion of this course, students can go for higher studies in the area Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics

• Planned arrangements for RPL

  Candidates with 1 year of experience in the relevant field may apply directly for evaluation.

• Qualification File QF Foundation course in Information Security.pdf
• Supporting Documents
  • Annexure 1
  • Annexure 1(1)
  • Annexure 2
  • Annexure 3
  • Annexure 4 merger
  • Annexure 5
  • Annexure 6
  • BPM Career Guide
  • ERD Career Guide
  • ITS Career Guide
  • SPD Career Guide
• Formal structure of the qualification

  Title of unit or other component	Mandatory/ Optional	Estimated size (Hours)	Level
  INTRODUCTION TO CYBER WORLD	Mandatory	2	4
  Hacking Phases	Mandatory	8	4
  EMAIL AND COUNTEREASURES	Mandatory	3	4
  SECURING SOCIAL MEDIA	Mandatory	5	4
  CRYPTOGRAPHY	Mandatory	12	4
  PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET	Mandatory	6	4
  SECURING WIRELESS NETWORK	Mandatory	6	4
  SECURING AN OPERATING SYSTEM	Mandatory	5	4
  PROTECT FILES AND FOLDERS IN WINDOWS OS	Mandatory	3	4
  Using Antivirus in Windows Operating System	Mandatory	2	4
  UNDERSTANDING FIREWALL	Mandatory	4	4
  LOGS AND LOG ANALYSIS	Mandatory	5	4
  APPLICATION SECURITY	Mandatory	6	4
  Overview of IoT Security	Mandatory	5	4
  Overview of Cloud Security	Mandatory	5	4
  BACK UP AND RESTORE IN WINDOWS OS	Mandatory	4	4
  DIGITAL PAYMENT AND SECURITY	Mandatory	5	4
  OVERVIEW OF CYBER FORENSICS	Mandatory	4	4