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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)

USN

7th Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject Network Security
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.

Module -1 BTL COs Marks

Q.01 a Explain the basic concepts of security requirement. L2 CO1 05
b Explain the various security models L2 CO1 05
c Explain the creation and usage of cookies L2 CO1 10
OR
Q.02 a Explain the network security model with a neat diagram L2 CO1 10
b Explain the java security model and built-in java application security L2 CO1 10
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain the SSL connection and session state parameters L2 CO2 10
b Explain all the steps followed by SSH user authentication protocol in
L2 CO2 10
detail.
OR
Q.04 a Explain additional alert codes of TLS L2 CO2 10
b Explain the SSH Transport Layer protocol packet exchanges with a neat
L2 CO2 10
diagram
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain the application of IP Security scenario. L2 CO3 05
b Explain IP traffic processing of outbound and inbound packets with the
L2 CO3 10
relevant diagrams
c Explain Anti-replay service of IP Security L2 CO3 05
OR
Q. 06 a Explain transport mode and tunnel mode operation of ESP in IP
L2 CO3 10
Security
b Explain IKE formats with neat diagram L2 CO3 10
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain intrusion detection using audit records. L2 CO4 10
b Explain the steps involved in digital immune system with a neat
L2 CO4 10
diagram.
OR
Q. 08 a Explain UNIX password scheme with the relevant diagrams L2 CO4 10
b Explain different phases of virus and their classification based on
L2 CO4 10
concealment strategy
Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the capabilities and limitations of firewalls L2 CO5 10
b Explain the DMZ networks functionality while using internal and
L2 CO5 10
external firewall with a neat diagram.
OR
Q. 10 a Explain the functionality of stateful inspection firewall with example L2 CO5 10
b Explain the working of application level and circuit level gateway
L2 CO5 10
firewalls
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
USN

7th Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject Network Security
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.

Module -1 BTL COs Marks

Q.01 a Explain the various modern nature of attacks. L2 CO1 05
b Explain the various types of Criminal attacks L2 CO1 05
c Explain the following specific attacks with an example for each:
L2 CO1 10
i. Phishing ii. Phorming
OR
Q.02 a Explain the various authentication methods supported by EAP methods L2 CO1 10
b Explain the various principles of security with an example for each L2 CO1 10
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain SSL Record Protocol and its format with the corresponding
L2 CO2 08
diagrams
b Explain how connection initiates and closes in HTTPS L2 CO2 06
c Explain the Pseudo Random Function used in TLS with a neat diagram L2 CO2 06
OR
Q.04 a Explain SSL handshake protocol with a neat diagram L2 CO2 12
b Explain Local and Remote port forwarding in SSH connection protocol L2 CO2 08
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain IKEv2 exchanges with a neat diagram L2 CO3 10
b Explain different categories of IP Security Documents in detail L2 CO3 5
c Explain the selectors used to determine an security policy database L2 CO3 5
OR
Q. 06 a Explain the parameters of security association and security association
L2 CO3 10
database
b Explain ESP packet format with the relevant diagrams L2 CO3 10
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain various intrusion techniques with an example for each L2 CO4 8
b Explain the general virus structure and the logic for compression virus L2 CO4 12
OR
Q. 08 a Explain Distributed intrusion detection with relevant diagrams L2 CO4 10
b Explain the different generations of anti-virus L2 CO4 10
Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the design goals for a firewall and the general techniques used
L2 CO5 10
by it to control access
b Explain Baston-host firewall biasing L2 CO5 10
OR
Q. 10 a Explain Packet filtering firewall with example L2 CO5 10
b Explain the working of distributed firewall with a neat diagram L2 CO5 10
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
USN

7th Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject Title – Network Security
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. 02. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.
03.
04.

*Bloom’s COs
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Define security principle. Describe the four principles of security L1 CO1 10
in detail, each with an example.
b Interpret the active attacks and passive attacks in detail. L2 CO1 10
OR
Q.02 a List and explain the working of Anti-virus software and its
L1 CO1 10
generations.
b Illustrate with a block diagram, the model for Network Security
L2 CO1 10
and explain the Network Access Security model.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Draw the secure socket layer protocol stack and describe the L1 CO2 10
working in details.
b What is the importance of HTTPS? Explain the connection L1 CO2 06
initiation and closure of HTTP in detail.
c Interpret the calculation of HMAC in TLS L2 CO2 04
OR
Q.04 a Describe the overall operation of record protocol in SSL. Define
the various parameters associated with session state and L1 CO2 10
connection state of SSL Protocol.
b What is port forwarding and explain the types of port forwarding CO2
L1 06
.
c Illustrate the tasks performed by SSH connection protocol L2 CO2 04
Module-3
Q. 05 a List and explain about the IPSec documents. L1 CO3 05
b What are the benefits of IP Security. L1 CO3 05
c Outline the working of Transport and Tunnel modes.(encryption) L2 CO3 10
OR
Q. 06 a Write the applications of IPSec. L1 CO3 05
b Describe with neat diagram, illustrate the IP Security scenario. L1 CO3 05
c Explain the Internet Key Exchange using Diffie-Hellman L2 CO3 10
algorithm with an example.
Module-4
Q. 07 a Discuss the parts and phases of computer virus. L2 CO4 08
b Define the three classes of Intruders. Give examples of Intrusion. L1 CO4 12
Describe the Intruder behavior patterns with examples.
OR

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Q. 08 a What is audit record? Explain its types and different fields in the CO4
L2 08
audit record.
b Write with a neat diagram, explain
(i)Distributed Intrusion detection
L1 CO4 12
(ii)Statistical Anomaly Detection
(iii) Rule-Based Intrusion Detection
Module-5
Q. 09 a Discuss the firewall configuration with neat diagram and example. L2 CO5 10
b Explain the four general techniques that the firewall use to control L2 CO5 05
access.
c With example , explain firewall configuration in DMZ Network L3 CO5 05
OR
Q. 10 a With a neat diagram, describe the working of packet filtering CO5
L2 10
firewall.
b Discuss the need for firewall and the techniques used. L2 CO5 05
c Classify are the firewall attacks and counter measures? L3 CO5 05
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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