Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Explain: Packet Filter.
(b)
Define Network Address Translation and Port Forwarding. Differentiate between the two.
(c)
Explain Netcat as backdoor. Briefly explain basic commands available in Netcat.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3150714 Cyber Security Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150714
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Define Network Vulnerability with example.
(b)
Explain use of NMAP with its commands.
(c)
What is an Intrusion Detection System? Explain snort in detail.
OR
(c)
Explain types of firewalls. How packet filters are different than other firewall types?
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Define web vulnerability and explain any two in detail.
(b)
Discuss Zed Attack Proxy as web application inspection tool.
(c)
What is the use of Password Cracking and Brute-Force Tools in ethical hacking? Discuss any one of the below tools in detail: John the Ripper or HTC-Hydra.
OR
(a)
Explain usage of HTTP utilities - CURL, OpenSSL & Stunnel.
(b)
Discuss Sqlmap as web application inspection tool.
(c)
Explain w3af - Web Application Attack and Audit Framework in detail.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define Attack Vector with example.
(b)
Discuss IT Act 2000 with respect to electronic authentication method.
(c)
Discuss Buffer Overflow as Attack Vector with Example.
OR
(a)
List types of Cyber Crimes. Explain any one in detail.
(b)
Enlist any four Offenses and corresponding Punishments under IT Act
2000
(c)
Discuss Attacks on Wireless Networks with its preventive measures in detail.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Differentiate between Virus and Worms.
(b)
Explain usage and types of Keyloggers.
(c)
Explain Kismet as wireless network vulnerability assessment tool.
OR
(a)
Explain DDOS Attack and prevention techniques.
(b)
Explain Traffic Probe and Vulnerability Probe.
(c)
Explain Ettercap as vulnerability assessment for man-in-middle attack in LAN.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Cyber Security (Summer 2026, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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