This diploma explores cybercrimes and legal frameworks in India, focusing on definitions, offenses, IT Act provisions, amendments, and crime prevention. Learners gain knowledge of cyber laws, rights, liabilities, and practical approaches to addressing cybercrime challenges.
Introduces essential terms such as digital signatures, cryptography, key pairs, public vs private keys, and computer security, building a strong foundation in cyber law vocabulary.
Explains classifications and characteristics of cybercrimes, covering hacking, stalking, worms, viruses, spam, obscene material, and relevant IPC provisions addressing obscenity and defamation in digital spaces.
Details common cybercrimes including hacking, phishing, denial-of-service, Trojans, web jacking, and data theft, with emphasis on prevention, loopholes, and modern cybercrime methods.
Covers IT Act definitions, legal provisions, and sections 65–72, highlighting India’s core legislation governing electronic transactions, cyber offenses, and digital security.
Explores amendments addressing freedom of expression, privacy, intermediary liability, encryption, surveillance, and IT Act updates of 2008 and 2018, including implications and criticisms.