BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 6th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security (also written as KCCS601) is a subject in Semester 6 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Modern Block Ciphers, Message Authentication Codes, Key Management and distribution and Authentication Applications, IP Security. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCCS601 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCCS601 / KCCS601 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Cryptography & Network Security |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 6th Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Modern Block Ciphers
INTRODUCTION – Introduction to security attacks, services and mechanism, Classical encryption techniques substitution ciphers and transposition ciphers, cryptanalysis, steganography, Stream and block ciphers. Modern Block Ciphers: Block ciphers principles, Shannon’s theory of confusion and diffusion, fiestal structure, Data encryption standard (DES), Strength of DES, Idea of differential cryptanalysis, block cipher modes of operations, Triple DES
Unit 2
Introduction to group, field, finite field of the form GF(p), modular arithmetic, prime and relative prime numbers, Extended Euclidean Algorithm, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption and decryption Fermat’s and Euler’s theorem, Primarily testing, Chinese Remainder theorem, Discrete Logarithmic Problem, Principals of public key crypto systems, RSA algorithm, security of RSA
Unit 3: Message Authentication Codes
Message Authentication Codes: Authentication requirements, authentication functions, message authentication code, hash functions, birthday attacks, security of hash functions, Secure hash algorithm (SHA) Digital Signatures: Digital Signatures, Elgamal Digital Signature Techniques, Digital signature standards (DSS), proof of digital signature algorithm,
Unit 4: Key Management and distribution · Authentication Applications
Key Management and distribution: Symmetric key distribution, Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange, Public key distribution, X.509 Certificates, Public key Infrastructure. Authentication Applications: Kerberos, Electronic mail security: pretty good privacy (PGP), S/MIME.
Unit 5: IP Security
IP Security: Architecture, Authentication header, Encapsulating security payloads, combining security associations, key management. Introduction to Secure Socket Layer, Secure electronic, transaction (SET) System Security: Introductory idea of Intrusion, Intrusion detection, Viruses and related threats, firewalls
BCCS601 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course, the student will be able:
- CO 1 Classify the symmetric encryption techniques and Illustrate various Public key K2 , K3
- CO 2 cryptographic techniques. K1 , K2
- CO 3 Understand security protocols for protecting data on networks and be able to digitally sign
- CO 4 emails and files. K4
- CO 5 K3
- Understand vulnerability assessments and the weakness of using passwords for K2
- authentication
- Be able to perform simple vulnerability assessments and password audits
- Summarize the intrusion detection and its solutions to overcome the attacks.
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-1-0
- Proposed
BCCS601 Reference Books
- William Stallings, “Cryptography and Network Security: Principals and Practice”, Pearson Education.
- Behrouz A. Frouzan: Cryptography and Network Security, McGraw Hill .
- C K Shyamala, N Harini, Dr. T.R.Padmnabhan Cryptography and Security ,Wiley
- Bruce Schiener, “Applied Cryptography”. John Wiley & Sons
- Bernard Menezes,” Network Security and Cryptography”, Cengage Learning. 6. AtulKahate, “Cryptography and
Frequently Asked Questions about BCCS601
What is the syllabus of BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security?
The AKTU BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security syllabus is divided into 5 units: Modern Block Ciphers; Message Authentication Codes; Key Management and distribution and Authentication Applications; IP Security. 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 BCCS601?
BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 4 credits.
Is BCCS601 the same subject as KCCS601?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCCS601 and KCCS601 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCCS601 taught in?
BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security is taught in Semester 6 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCCS601 worth?
BCCS601 Cryptography & Network Security carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BCCS601 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 BCCS601?
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.