BCCS052 Data Forensics Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCCS052 Data Forensics (also written as KCCS052) 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: DIGITAL FORENSICS Digital forensics. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCCS052 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCCS052 / KCCS052 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Data Forensics |
| 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 |
BCCS052 Data Forensics Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1
INTRODUCTION Overview of wireless technologies and security: Personal Area Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks, Metropolitan Area Networks, Wide Area Networks. Wireless threats, vulnerabilities and security: Wireless LANs, War Driving, WarChalking, War Flying, Common Wi-fi security recommendations, PDA Security, Cell Phones and Security, Wireless DoS attacks, GPS Jamming, Identity theft
Unit 2
CONFIDENTIALITY, INTEGRITY, AVAILABILITY TRIAD IN MOBILE 9 Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA) triad in mobile phones-Voice, SMS and Identification data interception in GSM: Introduction, practical setup and tools, implementation- Software and Hardware Mobile phone tricks: Netmonitor, GSM network service codes, mobile phone codes, catalog tricks and AT command set- SMS security issues
Unit 3
MOBILE PHONE FORENSICS Mobile phone forensics: crime and mobile phones, evidences, forensic procedures, files present in SIM card, device data, external memory dump, evidences in memory card, operators systemsAndroid forensics: Procedures for handling an android device, imaging android USB mass storage devices, logical and physical techniques
Unit 4: DIGITAL FORENSICS Digital forensics
DIGITAL FORENSICS Digital forensics: Introduction – Evidential potential of digital devices: closed vs. open systems, evaluating digital evidence potential- Device handling: seizure issues, device identification, networked devices and contamination
Unit 5
DIGITAL FORENSICS EXAMINATION PRINCIPLES Digital forensics examination principles: Previewing, imaging, continuity, hashing and evidence locations- Seven element security model- developmental model of digital systems- audit and logs- Evidence interpretation: Data content and context
BCCS052 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Undertand the basics of mobile and digital security. K2
- CO 2 Explain mobile phone forensics and android forensics. K1,K2
- CO 3 Analyse issues in Digital forensics. K3,K4
- CO 4 Understand the common data privacy techniques. K2,K3
- CO5 Examine and analyze Digital forensics techniques. K3,K4
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
BCCS052 Reference Books
- Gregory Kipper, “Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation”, Auerbach Publications, 2007
- Iosif I. Androulidakis, “Mobile phone security and forensics: A practical approach”, Springer publications, Second
- Andrew Hoog, “Android Forensics: Investigation, Analysis and Mobile Security for Google Android”, Elsevier
- Angus M.Marshall, “ Digital forensics: Digital evidence in criminal investigation”, John – Wiley and Sons, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions about BCCS052
What is the syllabus of BCCS052 Data Forensics?
The AKTU BCCS052 Data Forensics syllabus is divided into 5 units: DIGITAL FORENSICS Digital forensics. 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 BCCS052?
BCCS052 Data Forensics has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BCCS052 the same subject as KCCS052?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCCS052 and KCCS052 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCCS052 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 BCCS052?
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 (Cyber Security) 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 (Cyber Security) Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.