BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security (also written as KCCS061) 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: Security Issues in Mobile Communication, Application-Level Security in MANETs. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCCS061 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCCS061 / KCCS061 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Mobile and Wireless Security |
| 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 |
BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Security Issues in Mobile Communication
Security Issues in Mobile Communication: Mobile Communication History, Security – Wired Vs Wireless, Security Issues in Wireless and Mobile Communications, Security Requirements in Wireless and Mobile Communications, Security for Mobile Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages of Application – level Security. Security of Device, Network, and Server Levels: Mobile Devices Security Requirements, Mobile Wireless network level Security, Server Level Security.
Unit 2
Application-Level Security in Wireless Networks: Application of WLANs, Wireless Threats, Some Vulnerabilities and Attach Methods over WLANs, Security for 1G Wi-Fi Applications, Security for 2G Wi-Fi Applications, Recent Security Schemes for Wi-Fi Applications
Unit 3
Application-Level Security in Cellular Networks: Generations of Cellular Networks, Security Issues and attacks in cellular networks, GSM Security for applications, GPRS Security for applications, UMTS security for applications, 3G security for applications, Some of Security and authentication Solutions.
Unit 4: Application-Level Security in MANETs
Application-Level Security in MANETs: MANETs, Some applications of MANETs, MANET Features, Security Challenges in MANETs, Security Attacks on MANETs, External Threats for MANET applications, Internal threats for MANET Applications, Some of the Security Solutions.
Unit 5
Ubiquitous Computing, Need for Novel Security Schemes for UC, Security Challenges for UC, and Security Attacks on UC networks, Some of the security solutions for UC. Data Center Operations - Security challenge, implement “Five Principal Characteristics of Cloud Computing, Data center Security Recommendations Encryption for Confidentiality and Integrity, Encrypting data at rest, Key Management Lifecycle, Cloud Encryption Standards.
BCCS061 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Familiarize with the issues and technologies involved in designing a wireless and mobile K1, K2
- CO 2 system that is robust against various attacks. K1, K2
- CO 3 Gain knowledge and understanding of the various ways in which wireless networks can be K1, K2
- attacked and tradeoffs in protecting networks.
- CO 4 Have a broad knowledge of the state-of-the-art and open problems in wireless and mobile K1, K2
- CO 5 security, thus enhancing their potential to do research or pursue a career in this rapidly K1, K2
- developing area.
- Learn various security issues involved in cloud computing.
- Learn various security issues related to GPRS and 3G.
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BCCS061 Reference Books
- Pallapa Venkataram, Satish Babu: “Wireless and Mobile Network Security”, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw
- Frank Adelstein, K.S.Gupta : “Fundamentals of Mobile and Pervasive Computing”, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw
- Randall k. Nichols, Panos C. Lekkas : “Wireless Security Models, Threats and Solutions”, 1st Edition, Tata
- Bruce Potter and Bob Fleck : “802.11 Security” , 1st Edition, SPD O’REILLY 2005.
- James Kempf: “Guide to Wireless Network Security, Springer. Wireless Internet Security – Architecture and
Frequently Asked Questions about BCCS061
What is the syllabus of BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security?
The AKTU BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security syllabus is divided into 5 units: Security Issues in Mobile Communication; Application-Level Security in MANETs. 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 BCCS061?
BCCS061 Mobile and Wireless Security has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BCCS061 the same subject as KCCS061?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCCS061 and KCCS061 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCCS061 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 BCCS061?
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.