Postgraduate Program in Cyber Security
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The 6-month PG Program in Cyber Security has been designed in collaboration with industry leaders to provide the best learning outcome to aspiring Cyber Security professionals. You will learn about incident handling and get rigorous training to become a SOC team expert. You will also explore cloud security, application security and network security.
100% Internship Interview Assurance
Our program comes with an internship interview assurance that offers you a chance to be placed in a leading organisation hiring Cyber Security professionals.
Industry-approved Curriculum
Our curriculum has been uniquely designed for fresh graduates at entry-level roles in Cyber Security. It has been reviewed and approved by industry experts, making it relevant to the current and future hiring demands. It includes the Certified Ethical Hacker Practical exam.
Career Services
We provide rigorous career services to help you prepare for your placement opportunities. It includes resume building, interview workshops, mock interviews and much more.
Get Mentored by Industry Experts
Attend 1:1 mentoring sessions to learn about an exciting Cyber Security career from industry experts. Get answers to all your career-related queries.
Experiential Learning & Impressive Project Portfolio
Industry experts teach you key job-relevant skills through rigorous in-class exercises and real-world security projects.Create your project portfolio to impress your future employers. Participate in CTF - Catch the Flag competition - to test and prove your skills.
Get EC-Council CEH Practical Certification & iLabs
We have partnered with EC-Council to integrate their Certified Ethical Hacker Practical certification with this program. This certification will help you impress your future employers. You will also get iLabs to practice on hundreds of Cyber Security problems for Ethical Hacking.
Why Join the PG Program in Cyber Security?
33 per cent growth inthe number of Cyber Security positions between 2020 and 2030
USD 172.32 billion- The cyber security market size is growing exponentially in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 424.97 billion in 2030
21% CAGR of the Cyber Security market in FY 2025
Curriculum
A progressive curriculum and learning methodology make our program ideal for those seeking positions in top companies requiring cyber security skills.
The fundamentals of networking in cybersecurity encompass the essential principles and concepts related to computer networks that are vital for understanding and implementing effective cybersecurity measures.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) exercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
OSI layers
TCP/IP models
TCP/IP protocol Suite
Software Defined Network (SDN)
IPV4/IPV6
Sub-netting
NAT
Static routing
Dynamic routing
Switching
Spanning Tree Protocol
VLAN
The fundamentals of operating systems in cybersecurity encompass the core principles and concepts that are crucial for comprehending and implementing robust cybersecurity measures within operating systems.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Memory Management
Process Management
Storage Management
Basic Network Configuration
Basic commands
User Management
Windows Registry
Logs
Basic Network Configuration
Basic Commands
User Management
Logs
Information security concepts in cybersecurity refer to the fundamental principles and ideas that guide the protection of information assets from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
AIC
Privacy
Identification
Authentication
Authorization
Accountability
Security Controls
Non repudiation
Vulnerability
Threat
Type of web application
- HTTP Protocol
- HTTPS
- Cryptography/ Hashing / Encoding
- Cookies / Sessions / Tokens
Risk Analysis
Data Classification
Asset Identification
Risk Identification
Risk Mitigation
Fundamentals of Cloud Security in cybersecurity refer to the foundational principles and practices that are crucial for protecting cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Service Models
Virtualization Basics
Cloud Data Lifecycle
Cloud Data Access Control
Data Encryption in Cloud
Data Sanitization in Cloud
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Cloud Network Security
Securing Management Plane
Securing Virtual Machines
Maintaining BCDR for Cloud Services
Cloud Application Security
Fundamental Concepts
Incident Management
Log Monitoring
Laws, Regulations and Compliance
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, based on the EC-Council CEH syllabus, is a professional credential that validates an individual's skills and knowledge in identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Introduction to Ethical Hacking
Footprinting and Reconnaissance
Scanning Networks
Enumeration
Vulnerability Analysis
System Hacking
Malware Threats
Sniffing
Social Engineering
Denial-of-Service
Session Hijacking
Evading IDS, Firewalls, and Honeypots
Hacking Web Servers
Hacking Web Applications
SQL Injection
Hacking Wireless Networks
Hacking Mobile Platforms
IoT Hacking
Cloud Computing
Cryptography
Incident handling in cybersecurity refers to the structured and organised approach taken to detect, respond to, and manage security incidents within an organisation.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Need for Incident Handling
Role of Incident Handler
Types of Incidents
Events, Incidents and Disasters
Formation of Incident Handling Team
Identifying possible Incidents
Preparing Incident Response Plans
Call Tree
User reported incidents
Log Analysis
Log Analysis Tools
External/Third Party Incident Reporting
Initial Incident Analysis
Activation incident response plan
Incident Containment
Strategies
Isolation
Indicators of compromise
Imaging the infected system
Verifying backup
Preparing for forensic analysis
Performing forensic analysis
Root causes analysis
Planning for eradication and recovery
Fixing the infected system
Trusted system recovery
Verifying eradication and recovery completion
Importance of incident reports
Writing incident reports
Lessons learnt
Updating incident response plans
New technologies and cybersecurity refer to the impact and challenges posed by emerging technologies in the field of cybersecurity. As technology evolves and new innovations emerge, it brings both opportunities and risks in terms of security.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT Architecture
IoT Protocols
IoT Use cases
Principles of IoT Security
IoT Attack Areas
IoT Vulnerabilities
IoT standards and frameworks
Introduction to Big Data
3Vs of Big Data
Big Data technologies
Hadoop overview
Security concerns in Big Data
Best practices
Introduction to OT/ICS
Security Challenges in Industrial Networks
Security Regulations, Frameworks & Standards
Security vulnerabilities in OT/ICS
ICS/OT security monitoring and incident response
ICS/OT security tools
Security Best Practices
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Security concerns of AI
Implications of AI on privacy
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enhance Security
Cyber Kill Chan
OWASP Top 10
Secure software development
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Security Testing Tools
Password Security
Application security best practices
Introduction to DevOps
Introduction to Secure DevOps
Challenges for Security in DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Infrastructure As Code
Continuous Monitoring
A penetration tester, often referred to as an ethical hacker or a white-hat hacker, is a skilled professional who assesses the security of computer systems, networks, and applications. The role of a penetration tester is to simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the target system's defences.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of CybersecurityLearn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercisesGet mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Planning and Scoping
Requirement Gathering
Defining Scope
Methodology Selection
Tool Selection
Preparing and Signing Agreement
Internal Devices
External Devices
Perimeter Devices
Wireless Devices
Servers and Endpoints
Web Application
Database
Session Management
IoT
DevOps
Cloud Services
Personal Devices
Analyzing Test Outcomes
Finalizing the Findings and Recommendations
Preparing the Reports
Presenting the Report
Discussing the Outcome with Management
A SOC Analyst is a cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring and analysing security events and incidents within an organisation's network and systems.
What Will You Achieve?
Understand the basics of Cybersecurity
Learn from real world CTF (Capture the Flag) excercises
Get mentored from the top cybersecurity experts
Topics
Importance of SOC
SOC Capabilities
SOC Models
SOC - Roles and Responsibilities
SOC Analyst
Incident Responder
CISO
SOC – Process
SOC – Technology
G1-SOC
G2-SOC
G3-SOC
G4-SOC
G5-SOC
Next G-SOC
Log monitoring and Analysis
Event Tracking and Incident Management
Threat Analysis
Gathering
Analyzing
Validating
Reporting
Responding
Documentation
SIEM Basics
Log Aggregation
Log Evaluation
Log Analysis
Incident Detection
Threat Intelligence
SIEM Tools
Developing SOC Strategy
Design and Deploy SOC Solution
Running SOC
Assess, Report and Evaluate
SOC Implementation Challenges
Best Practices in Operating SOC
Placement preparation refers to the process of equipping oneself with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to secure a job or internship. It involves activities aimed at enhancing technical expertise, gaining practical experience, and effectively presenting oneself to potential employers.
What Will You Achieve?
Resume Building
Interview Prepration workshops
Mock Interviews
Mentoring
Tools & Technologies Covered
Projects that you will work on?
The PG program comes with more than 10 industry-level projects to help you get 360-degree learning. These projects have been hand-picked to help you prepare for the Cyber Security job roles. Some of the indicative projects covered in the program are shown here.
Your Learning Journey
Will I Get Certified?
Upon successfully completing this program, you’ll earn a Postgraduate Program in Cyber Security certificate. This certification will add considerable value to your professional credentials.
What Can I Become?
Cybersecurity Analyst
IT Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Penetration Tester
Incident Handler
SOC Analyst
Security Consultant
Program Directors
Grow with Imarticus learning
At Imarticus Learning, we are dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive learning journey that caters to your unique needs. Embark on a continuous learning experience that enables you to enhance your skills, grow exponentially, and seize countless opportunities to fulfil your professional aspirations.
Career Support
Through our career services, we will connect you with various available learning opportunities in the field of cybersecurity and assist you in securing your desired job.
Interview Preparation
Polish your interview skills through our comprehensive career assistance program, including mock interviews.
Resume Enhancement
Enhance your resume with expert guidance and highlight your strengths effectively.
Career Guidance and Mentorship
Acquire valuable insights and guidance for your career advancement through our mentorship program in career assistance.
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Program Fee
₹ 2, 25,000
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Admission Process
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Pay Registration Fee
Get Shortlisted
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FAQs
About the Program
This PG program is a thoroughly engaging, full-time course dedicated to helping you get a high-paying job in the Cybersecurity industry. The faculty will cover every Cybersecurity concept from scratch, and help you practice what you learn with rigorous security exercises and hands-on projects throughout the course.
You will get recorded lectures and reference materials that will prepare you for a Cybersecurity career. You will be expected to finish all your assignments on time. To truly boost your skills, we will organise a competitive CTF, where aspirants will participate and compete with each other.
This full-time weekday program is a 6-month program conducted on weekdays for fresh graduates or early career professionals. You will attend live sessions from Monday to Friday each week and on the weekends as well.
If you are a fresh graduate with 50% marks - Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science, Engineers – this course is for you. This course is also suitable for early career professionals with up to 2 years of work experience – Tester, Systemadmin, IT support, Networking staff, Early Programmers, etc. You should have basic computer and programming skills. There will be an admission test to shortlist the candidates.
The core learning will happen via classroom or online live lectures. In addition, you will get recordings of the lectures to review at your convenience. You will also have access to student notes, practice projects, additional study material and quizzes on our fully-integrated online learning portal.
CEH Practical is a six-hour, rigorous exam that requires you to demonstrate the application of ethical hacking techniques such as threat vector identification, network scanning, OS detection, vulnerability analysis, system hacking, web app hacking, etc. to solve a security audit challenge. This program will prepare you for the CEH syllabus and you will get access to iLabs for practice. Once you pass the CEH Practical exam, you will get a CEH Practical certificate from EC-Council.
Capture The Flags or CTFs, are a kind of computer security competition. Teams of competitors (or just individuals) are pitted against each other in a test of cyber security skills. The hiring companies give preference to CTF winners for job interviews. We have CTF included in this program.
To be eligible for job-interview assistance, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Final grades should be at least 60%
- Pass all Imarticus mock interviews and project evaluation
- Have an average attendance of at least 80% for each module
- Show decent behavior throughout the course, meeting the expectations set by Imarticus
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