VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
JNANASANGAMA, BELAGAVI – 590018
A Seminar Report on
“CYBERSECURITY IN COMMUNICATION NETWOR”
Submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Degree of
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
In
ELECRTONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Submitted by
C KRISHNAVENI
3VC21EC022
Under the Guidance of
Mr.KHAJA MOINUDDIN
Asst Professor
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
RAO BAHADUR Y. MAHABALESWARAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
BALLARI- 583 104
2024-2025
V.V SANGHA’S
RAO BAHADUR.Y.MAHABALESHWARAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
BALLARI– 583104
(Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and approved by AICTE, New Delhi)
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE
Certified that the Seminar entitled “cybersecurity in communication network” is carried out by
C KRISHNAVENI bearing USN: 3VC21Ec022 a bonafide student of Rao Bahadur Y
Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College in partial fulfillment for the Award of Bachelor of
Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering of Visvesvaraya Technological
University, Belagavi during the year 2024-2025. It is certified that all corrections/suggestions
indicated for Internal Assessment have been incorporated in the report deposited in the
departmental library. The Seminar report has been approved as it satisfies the academic
requirements in respect of Seminar work(21EC81) prescribed for the said Degree.
Mr. Khaja Moinuddina Mr. Sudharshan Banakar Dr. Prabhavathi S
Guide co-ordinator HOD
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is my privilege and primary duty to express my gratitude and respect to all those who
guided and inspired me in successful completion of this Seminar.
I express my sincere thanks to Dr. Hanumantha Reddy T, Principal of Rao Bahadur Y.
Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College, Ballari.Dr.Prabhavathi S, Head of the Department
E&CE, Mr. Sudharshan Banakar Seminar Coordinator, (your guide name) Seminar Guide &
teaching & non-teaching staff of E&CE Department for their cooperation in completion of the
Technical Seminar and Management of Rao Bahadur Y. Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering
College, Ballari for providing the facilities to carry out the Seminar.
Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have directly or indirectly
contributed their efforts in making Seminar a success.
C KRISHNAVENI
( 3VC21EC022)
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ABSTRACT
The rapid growth of communication networks has led to an increased reliance on digital
platforms for data transmission, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks. Cybersecurity in
communication networks is vital to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access,
manipulation, and disruption. As modern networks evolve, integrating advanced technologies like
5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing, the complexity and potential threats facing
these networks have escalated. This paper delves into the fundamental principles of cybersecurity
in communication networks, emphasizing the importance of secure communication protocols,
robust encryption techniques, and effective authentication and authorization mechanisms. The
study also highlights emerging threats such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks,
ransomware, and data exfiltration, and their implications for both individual users and
organizations.
Furthermore, the paper examines the role of security measures such as firewalls, intrusion
detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) in fortifying network defenses.
With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
are being employed for proactive detection and mitigation, enhancing real-time threat analysis and
response capabilities. The need for secure network design and the implementation of security
policies is also discussed in the context of protecting both infrastructure and data integrity.
TABLE OF CONTENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I
ABSTRACT II
Chapter 1 Introduction 01
1.1Definition 02
Chapter 2 literature survey 03
Chapter 3 How its work 04-05
Chapter 4 Role of cybersecurity in communication
Network 07-06
4.1 Importance 08
Chapter 5 key threats to communication 09
5.1 Security protocols network in
communication Network 10-11
Chapter 6 Cybersecurity issues 12-13
Chapter 7 Applications, Advantages, Disadvantages 14-18
Chapter 8 Conclusion, Future scope, Reference 19-21
