IGNOU MSEI-023 Assignment 2026-27
Cyber Security
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MSEI-023 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Cyber Security |
| Programme | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA_NEW/BCAOL)BCA_NEWOL, BCA_NEW, PGDIS, MSCIS |
| School | School of Computer and Information Sciences |
| Assignment code | BCA_NEW/BCAOL(V)023/Assign/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 20 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MSEI-023 assignment
The MSEI-023 Cyber Security assignment covers social engineering risks in organisations and the working of Internet routing. It asks students to examine employee-related security threats, suggest protective measures and explain how routing handles network traffic.
The course page contains two compulsory questions worth 10 marks each, giving a printed total of 20 marks. Illustrations and diagrams may support explanations, and the general assignment instructions require a viva voce. The official listing separately records maximum marks of 100 and a weightage of 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Assess whether social engineering of employees can undermine an organisation’s security measures and suggest ways to address the risk. |
| Q2 | 10 | Explain Internet routing in detail, including how networking devices manage traffic within and between networks. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer both questions.
- You may include illustrations and diagrams to support your explanations.
- BCA_NEW students must submit their assignments to their Study Centre Coordinator by the applicable deadline.
- BCAOL students must submit their assignments through the LMS Portal by the applicable deadline.
- Timely assignment submission is compulsory for eligibility to appear in the corresponding term-end examination.
- Attend the compulsory assignment viva voce; submitting the assignment without attending the viva results in zero marks and unsuccessful completion.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MSEI-023 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for MSEI-023?
The official listing gives 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam.
How many questions must I answer?
Both questions are compulsory. Each carries 10 marks on the course assignment page.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The PDF course page prints a maximum of 20 marks, while the official listing records 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage.
Where should I submit the assignment?
The PDF directs BCA_NEW students to submit to their Study Centre Coordinator and BCAOL students to submit through the LMS Portal.
Is the assignment viva compulsory?
Yes. The general instructions state that an assignment submitted without attendance at the viva voce is treated as incomplete and awarded zero marks.
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.