BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics (also written as KCAI061) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Cyber Crime, Cyber Forensics, Evidence Management. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCAI061 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCAI061 / KCAI061 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Cyber Forensic Analytics |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Cyber Crime
Cyber Crime: Cyber Space – Cyber Crime – Criminal Behaviour – Jurisdictional Concerns - Jurisprudential Inconsistency – eCash Security – Prepaid Cards – Stored Values Cards – Mobile Payments – Internet Payment Services -Cyber stalking - Cyber extortion – Cyber terrorism - Cyber warfare –Cyber weapons -ATM frauds – Phreaking – Internet Gambling Practical Component: 1. Key logger 2. Email Fraud
Unit 2: Cyber Forensics
Cyber Forensics: Digital device – Hard disk –Disk characteristics - Disk imaging - Data Carving – Techniques – commercial piracy - soft lifting – Steganography – Network components - Port scans - Wireshark - pcap analysis - Trojans and Backdoors – Botnets - DoS – DDoS Attacks - Honey Pots – Malware – Virus and Worms Practical Component: 1. Pcab file Analysis – Case Study 2. Network Port Scan – Forensics
Unit 3
Cyber Investigation Concepts of Investigation - cyber investigation, Network Investigation - Investigating audit logs -Investigating Web attacks - Investigating Computer Intrusions - Profiling – Cyber Criminal profiling – Stylometric Techniques – Warranted searches – Warrantless searches – Undercover Techniques Practical Component: 1. Investigating Audit Logs 2. Investigating Web attacks
Unit 4: Evidence Management
Evidence Management: Evidence – Digital Evidence - Types – physical evidence – Real evidence – Circumstantial evidence –network evidence - Evidence collection – Evidence Analysis - Contextual Information –Evidence Management – pre search activities – On Scene activities – Report Preparations Practical Component: 1. Digital Evidence Analysis 2. Network Analysis
Unit 5
Cyber Laws and Authorities Information Technology Act 2000 – Digital signature - Electronic Governance - Secure electronic records - Regulation of certifying authorities – CERNTin - Electronic signature certificates - Penalties compensation - Future Trends and Emerging Concerns Practical Component: 1. Digital Signature
BCAI061 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Outline the Cyber Crime and its types. K1, K2
- CO 2 Explore the Cyber Forensics Techniques K1, K2
- CO 3 Use the Cyber Investigation Techniques K3, K4
- CO 4 Explore the Cyber Evidence Management Techniques K3, K4
- CO 5 Outline the Cyber Laws in India K1, K2
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
BCAI061 Reference Books
- Marjie T. Britz, “Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime”, Pearson, 2013.
- Garima Tiwari, “Understanding Laws– Cyber Laws And Cyber Crimes”, Lexis Nexis, 2014.
- Chuck Easttom, Jeff Taylor, “Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law”, Course Technology, 2018.
- Eoghan Casey, “Digital Evidence and Computer Crime: Forensic Science, Computers, and the Internet”,
Frequently Asked Questions about BCAI061
What is the syllabus of BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics?
The AKTU BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics syllabus is divided into 5 units: Cyber Crime; Cyber Forensics; Evidence Management. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCAI061?
BCAI061 Cyber Forensic Analytics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BCAI061 the same subject as KCAI061?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCAI061 and KCAI061 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCAI061 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCAI061?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.