About the course
Tech program in Cyber Security is structured to equip students with the necessary skills and expertise to pursue application, research, and development roles in both fundamental and emerging aspects of Cyber and Network Security.
M. Tech Cyber Security program offers an advanced study on Cyber Security methodologies and their applications in real-time scenarios. The students are exposed to the advanced tools and technologies used to secure infra and network, cloud, IoT, blockchain, web communication and cyber threats.
Eligibility
- Completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
- A candidate must have a BSc/BE/BTech/ or any other equivalent degree in Cyber Security or related fields like Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized institute with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- The percentage of passing marks is subject to change for different universities and colleges.
Why to study ME/MTech Cyber Security
- Students will be well equipped with computational skills to solve all cyber-crime related problems efficiently and quickly.
Advanced tools and techniques to track crime, management methods to secure data and policy controls to take action in case of any theft or malpractice are taught in this course. - There are a lot of job opportunities for cyber security specialists in India and abroad where students can earn and are at a more likely chance to get a higher position.
- The main advantages of having a Master’s degree in Cyber Security Program are high-paid job roles, job security and plenty of career opportunities.
They are hired as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Analyst, Security Application programmer and more in various Network Security companies, Systems security companies etc.
Scope of ME/MTech Cyber Security
- On completion of M.Tech Cyber Security course, most of the post-graduates opt for prospective job opportunities in Government, public and private sectors.
- The graduates who are willing to continue their higher studies in the related field, can opt for an M.Phil or Ph.D. course in Cyber Security. It is a 3-5 years long doctorate course that imparts advanced knowledge on computing systems, cyberinfrastructure, embedded systems and more.
- MTech Cybersecurity program can pursue various career paths in roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security engineer, ethical hacker, incident responder, security consultant, and chief information security officer (CISO) in industries such as IT, finance, healthcare, government, and consulting firms.
Top 10 colleges in India
| S.NO | NAME OF THE COLLEGE | NO.OF SEATS | AVERAGE PACKAGE | GOVERNMENT/PRIVATE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology ,Delhi | 105 | 1.25 Cr avg | Government | Delhi |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology ,Jodhpur | 11 | 23 lakhs avg | Government | Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
| 3 | Kerala University of Digital Science, Innovation and Technology | 90 | 8lakhs avg | Government | Trivandrum,Kerala |
| 4 | SRM university | 30 | Rs.16lakhs avg | Private | Chennai,TamilNadu |
| 5 | Jain University | 18 | 19lakhs avg | Private | Bengaluru,Karnataka |
| 6 | Subharti University | 9 | RS.3 to 4 lakhs avg | Private | Meerut,Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Science | 12 | Rs.6 lakhs avg | Private | Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | GITAM School of technology | 12 | Rs.5 lakhs avg | Private | Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh |
| 9 | IIIT Kottayam | 59 | Rs.14.3 lakhs avg | Government | Kottayam ,Kerala |
| 10 | Dr.MGR Educational and Reseach Institute | 18 | Rs.6.5 lakhs avg | Private | Chennai,Tamil Nadu |
Syllabus of the course
YEAR 1
| SEM 1 | SEM 2 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms | Information Security & Risk Management |
| Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science | Design of Secure Protocols |
| Principles of Cryptography | Elective-3 |
| Elective-I | Elective –IV |
| Elective –II | Laboratory-III (Cyber Security & Digital Forensic) |
| Laboratory - I (Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms) | Laboratory-IV |
| Laboratory - II (Cryptography) | Project Preliminary |
| Seminar | Comprehensive Viva |
YEAR 2
| SEM 3 | SEM 4 |
|---|---|
| Project and Thesis-1 | Project and Thesis-2 |
- Elective Papers
- Information Systems Control & Audit
- Natural Language Processing
- Soft computing
- Data Mining
- Secure Software Engineering
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Information Retrieval
- Coding Theory
- Cyber Crime, Cyber Laws & IPR
- Data Hiding
- Deep learning
- Secure Coding
- Social Network Analysis
- Cyber Forensics, Audit & Investigation
- Cloud and IoT Security
- Big Data Analytics
- Ethical Hacking
- Wireless Network Security
Fees Structure
| TYPE OF QUOTA | AVERAGE FEES PER YEAR |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | Rs.1lakhs per year (approx) |
| Management Quota | Rs.3lakhs per year (approx) |
Job Roles
- Computer Forensic Analyst - computer forensic analyst is a professional who assesses devices and systems and finds methods for recovering data. They can learn more about the people who owned the devices and gather information.
- IT security specialist-The IT security specialist may assess the system and identify areas in which the team can strengthen it. IT specialists may also perform mock cyberattacks to learn more about how current security strategies can protect systems and information
- Security- Security managers with a focus on cybersecurity manage IT teams and develop strategies for cybersecurity efforts. They may also write rules and regulations regarding cybersecurity decisions.
- Security Engineers- Security engineers are technical professionals with developed understandings of computer networking and operating systems. They focus on implementing important security measures across an organization.
There are even more job roles you can pursue after choosing cyber security.. Today's technology is very vulnerable and requires a lot of security, therefore cybersecurity is vital.