BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law (also written as KCCS053) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: CYBER CRIMES, DEFINITION, ELECTRONIC RECORDS, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCCS053 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCCS053 / KCCS053 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Cyber Crimes and Law |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: CYBER CRIMES
CYBER CRIMES: Introduction — Computer Crime and Cyber Crimes: Distinction between Cyber Crime and Conventional Crimes; Cyber Forensic; Kinds of Cyber Crimes — Cyber Stalking, Cyber Terrorism, Forgery and Fraud, Crimes Related to IPRs, Computer Vandalism: Privacy of Online Data; Cyber Jurisdiction; Copyright Issues; Domain Name Dispute, etc.
Unit 2: DEFINITION
DEFINITION: Concept of Internet, Internet Governance, E-contract, E-forms, Encryption, Data Security. Access, Addressee, Adjudicating Officer, Affixing Digital Signatures, Appropriate Government, Certifying Authority, Certification Practice Statement,
Unit 3
TERMINOLOGY (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000): Computer, Computer Network, Computer Resource, Computer System, Cyber Appellate Tribunal, Data, Digital Signature, Electronic Form, Electronic Record, Information, Intermediary, Key Pair, Originator, Public Key, Secure System, Verify, Subscriber as defined in the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Unit 4: ELECTRONIC RECORDS
ELECTRONIC RECORDS: Authentication of Electronic Records; Legal Recognition of Electronic Records; Legal Recognition of Digital Signatures; Use of Electronic Records and Digital Signatures in Government and its Agencies; Retention of Electronic Records; Attribution, Acknowledgement and Dispatch of Electronic Records; Secure Electronic Records and Digital Signatures.
Unit 5: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Regulation of Certifying Authorities; Appointment and Functions of Controller; License to Issue Digital Signatures Certificate; Renewal of License; Controller’s Powers; Procedure to be Followed by Certifying Authority; Issue, Suspension and Revocation of Digital Signatures Certificate, Duties of Subscribers; Penalties and Adjudication; Appellate Tribunal; Offences.
BCCS053 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Make Learner Conversant With The Social And Intellectual Property Issues Emerging From K1, K2
- CO 2 ‘Cyberspace.
- CO 3 Explore The Legal And Policy Developments In Various Countries To Regulate Cyberspace; K1, K2
- CO 4 K1, K2
- CO5 Develop The Understanding Of Relationship Between Commerce And Cyberspace; K1, K2
- Give Learners In Depth Knowledge Of Information Technology Act And Legal Frame Work of
- Right To Privacy, Data Security And Data Protection.
- Make Study On Various Case Studies On Real Time Crimes.
BCCS053 Reference Books
- Marjie T. Britz Computer Forensic & Cyber Crime : An Introduction.
- Karnika Seth Cyber Laws in the Information Technology Age
- Aparna Vishwanathan Cyber Law Indian and International Perspectives
- Prof.Vimlendu Tayal Cyber Law ,Cyber Crime, Cyber Internet and ECommerce.
- 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”, Eoghan
Frequently Asked Questions about BCCS053
What is the syllabus of BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law?
The AKTU BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law syllabus is divided into 5 units: CYBER CRIMES; DEFINITION; ELECTRONIC RECORDS; REGULATORY FRAMEWORK. 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 BCCS053?
BCCS053 Cyber Crimes and Law has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0.
Is BCCS053 the same subject as KCCS053?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCCS053 and KCCS053 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCCS053 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 BCCS053?
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.