BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT (also written as KCIT056) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: INTRODUCTION, CRYPTOGRAPHIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR IOT, CLOUD SECURITY FOR IOT. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCIT056 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCIT056 / KCIT056 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Privacy and Security in IoT |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION: SECURING THE INTERNET OF THINGS: Security Requirements in IoT Architecture - Security in Enabling Technologies -Security Concerns in IoT Applications. Security Architecture in the Internet of Things -Security Requirements in IoT - Insufficient Authentication/Authorization – Insecure Access Control - Threats to Access Control, Privacy, and Availability - Attacks Specific to IoT. Vulnerabilities – Secrecy and Secret-Key Capacity - Authentication/Authorization for Smart Devices - Transport Encryption – Attack & Fault trees
Unit 2: CRYPTOGRAPHIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR IOT
CRYPTOGRAPHIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR IOT: Cryptographic primitives and its role in IoT – Encryption and Decryption – Hashes –Digital Signatures – Random number generation – Cipher suites – key management fundamentals – cryptographic controls built into IoT messaging and communication protocols – IoT Node Authentication
Unit 3
IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR IOT: Identity lifecycle – authentication credentials – IoT IAM infrastructure – Authorization with Publish / Subscribe schemes – access control
Unit 4
PRIVACY PRESERVATION AND TRUST MODELS FOR IOT: Concerns in data dissemination – Lightweight and robust schemes for Privacy protection – Trust and Trust models for IoT – self-organizing Things - Preventing unauthorized access
Unit 5: CLOUD SECURITY FOR IOT
CLOUD SECURITY FOR IOT: Cloud services and IoT – offerings related to IoT from cloud service providers – Cloud IoT security controls – An enterprise IoT cloud security architecture – New directions in cloud enabled IoT computing
BCIT056 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to:
- CO 1 Ability to understand the Security requirements in IoT. K1, K2
- CO 2 K1, K2
- CO 3 Understand the cryptographic fundamentals for IoT K1, K2
- Ability to understand the authentication credentials and access K1, K2
- Control
- Understand the various types Trust models and Cloud Security.
- DETAILED SYLLABUS 3-0-0
BCIT056 Reference Books
- Practical Internet of Things Security (Kindle Edition) by Brian Russell, Drew Van Duren
- Securing the Internet of Things Elsevier
- Security and Privacy in Internet of Things (IoTs): Models, Algorithms, and Implementations
Frequently Asked Questions about BCIT056
What is the syllabus of BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT?
The AKTU BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT syllabus is divided into 5 units: INTRODUCTION; CRYPTOGRAPHIC FUNDAMENTALS FOR IOT; CLOUD SECURITY FOR IOT. 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 BCIT056?
BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 3 credits.
Is BCIT056 the same subject as KCIT056?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCIT056 and KCIT056 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BCIT056 worth?
BCIT056 Privacy and Security in IoT carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BCIT056 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 BCIT056?
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 (IoT) 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 (IoT) Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.