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BTech Cyber Security
An advanced Cyber Security course to put you on a high-growth career path.
For students interested in a Cyber Security course after 12th, NU’s BTech Cyber Security programme, offers a high-growth career opportunity.
NU has been offering the Cyber Security course as a specialisation area in its undergraduate programme since 2014. Our alumni are performing key roles in industry and academia. NU also offers industry-sponsored MTech Cyber Security programmes. Shikhil Sharma and Ananda Krishna, both alumni of NU’s Cyber Security programme have founded Czar Securities, one of the hottest startups in India that has also won a prestigious award. The firm operates in the field of cybersecurity.
Read moreThe time is perfect to build a career in Cyber Security. Human society is increasingly becoming dependent on digital technologies. From online transactions to socialising, applying for jobs to exchanging private and confidential information, digital pervades our lives like never before. And every digital touch point generates large swathes of complex data. IoT (Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 are adding to this volume of complex data with wireless sensors networks generating data by the second.
If digital is the new way of life, data is the invisible currency and hence, vulnerable to attacks. Well-equipped cyber criminals continue to assault corporates, governments and the common man alike through data breaches, data manipulation, and cyber-attacks. Critical infrastructure of nations such as banking, air traffic control, energy distribution, e-governance etc., which are dependent on the Internet for proper functioning, are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. National security, in today’s times, is linked to Cyber Security.
The science of protecting data and networks from threats, manipulation and cyber-attacks forms the core of cyber security. It involves predicting, preventing and mitigating the effects of cyber-attacks. However, there is an increased need of trained professionals with the right set of knowledge, skills and attitudes to tackle the ever-growing menace of cyber-crime. According to the World Economic Forum, the world faces a projected shortfall of 3.5 million cyber security experts today.
NU’s BTech Cyber Security programme aims to bridge the skill gap between the manpower needs and available talent pool. Our Cyber Security course is designed to create skillful industry-ready Cyber Security engineers. The programme architecture has been designed for students who are keen to explore and exploit the latest trends in Cyber Security technologies in undergraduate studies. A combination of deep academic rigour and intense practical approach will allow BTech Cyber Security graduates to obtain in-demand skills and build expertise.
NU’s BTech Cyber Security course is a 4-year undergraduate programme that prepares students to identify and assess cyber threats, and design, configure and implement solutions to secure networks including global, industry-specific and networks critical to the nation such as governance, banking, energy, transportation, etc, using the latest technologies and tools for encryption, firewalls and malware protection.
The course includes topics such as Cryptography, Cloud Security, IoT and Ad hoc Networks Security, AI in Cyber Security and Information Security Risk Management. BTech Cyber Security graduates go on to work in the areas of incident response management, SOC (security operation centre), GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance), Cyber Forensics, etc.
NIIT University introduces flexible industry and research engagement
In keeping with NU’s Core Principle of Industry-linked, BTech Cyber Security students undertake a compulsory six-month Industry Practice (IP) at the industry site and are jointly supervised by industry and faculty mentors.
Industry Practice (IP) has been widely appreciated by NU’s industry partners with a majority of students been given a pre-placement offer (PPO). Industry organisations have also expressed interest in longer duration IP.
Further NEP 2020 (National Education Policy 2020) too actively encourages internships with industry to improve employability of students. It also suggests offering research internship opportunities with faculty researchers in own institution or other institutions and research organisations. This has been reflected in UGC and AICTE policy and guidelines.
With this in mind, NU provides undergraduate students with three curricular architectures, including a revolutionary 1-Year Research Practice in the place of a single fixed architecture. This gives flexibility to students to craft their own industry/research engagement keeping their preference and motivation by choosing any one of the three curricular architectures.
The three curricular architectures are as follows:
Industry Practice (IP) has been widely appreciated by NU’s industry partners with a majority of students been given a pre-placement offer (PPO). Industry organisations have also expressed interest in longer duration IP.
Further NEP 2020 (National Education Policy 2020) too actively encourages internships with industry to improve employability of students. It also suggests offering research internship opportunities with faculty researchers in own institution or other institutions and research organisations. This has been reflected in UGC and AICTE policy and guidelines.
With this in mind, NU provides undergraduate students with three curricular architectures, including a revolutionary 1-Year Research Practice in the place of a single fixed architecture. This gives flexibility to students to craft their own industry/research engagement keeping their preference and motivation by choosing any one of the three curricular architectures.
The three curricular architectures are as follows:
- Curricular architecture 1: 6-month Industry Practice in the final eighth semester
- Curricular architecture 2: 1-Year Industry Practice spreading across two semesters in the final year
- Curricular architecture 3: 1-Year Research Practice spreading across two semesters in the final year
BTech Cyber Security – Distinguishing Features
The BTech Cyber Security programme architecture and curriculum has been designed by a team of experienced faculty in consultation with industry experts.
Industry-linked course architecture/curriculum
Consistent with our core principle of industry-linkage, the hallmark of NU’s BTech Cyber Security programme is its deep rootedness into industry. Industry professionals work as mentors along with NU faculty giving our students the dual advantage of academic rigor and industry relevance. The curriculum has been designed by faculty, cyber security specialists and industry subject matter experts.
Industry-academic synergy for real-life immersive learning
Acknowledging the huge demands in cyber security in the industry today, the BTech Cyber Security programme has been designed to create trained Computer Science graduates to fulfill the requirements of the industry. The programme offers an immersive experience. Students of BTech Cyber Security work on two Capstone projects, one R&D project, and engage in a 6-month long Industry Practice.
Top-notch faculty
Faculty in the BTech Cyber Security area at NU are from well-known universities like IIT-ISM Dhanbad; Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri, USA; Ohio University, Ohio; USA and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. Our faculty comes with rich prior work experience in teaching, research, industry and the government. Their research has been published in several international journals and conference proceedings.
State-of-the-art infrastructure
True to the spirit of being a technology-based university, NU offers advanced computing machines, software, cloud services and high-tech laboratories to aid students in their learning journey.
Unique teaching methodology
Several unique teaching methods are integrated into the project-based learning approach at NU. This approach helps students to develop independent learning skills and builds a deeper understanding of subjects.
BTech Cyber Security – Industry Practice Partners
Here are some of our distinguished industry partners for the BTech Cyber Security programme.
Student testimonials
BTech students, specialising in Cyber Security, are getting equipped to become sought-after professionals. Read what they have to say about the programme.
Sourish Das
NU alum; currently works at IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
"NU’s industry-linked, advanced Cyber Security curriculum provided me with the opportunity to enter the thrilling world of Cybersecurity. At my current organisation that focuses on continuous learning, I chose to conduct research on gRPC Pentesting and Security. It is a new technology and very few companies have adopted it. I worked with my team under the guidance of senior mentors and discovered some key vulnerabilities in the technology. We also represented the research at international conferences. I am glad that this added a lot of value to my current organisation. NU taught me to remain curious and explore the new and the unknown. Somewhere, it is this mindset that pushes me to explore new realms and keep adding value to my work."
Arpita Singh
Student of BTech, Semester VIII (Specialising in Cyber Security), NU
"The Cyber Security specialisation at NU helped me build my core knowledge in computer systems, networks, information and data security processes & practices, both practically and theoretically. The various courses offered in this specialisation, like Network Security, Information Security, Cyber Forensics, AI and ML in Cybersecurity along with the R&D and capstone projects helped me develop necessary skills and techniques on how to protect, monitor, mitigate the various threats and attacks. My R&D project, in particular, helped me improve my research skills and also gave me an insight on how an attack takes place in reality and how to think and create our own solutions to prevent such attacks. The entire process helped improve my problem-solving & critical-thinking skills."
Mohan Kolli
Student of BTech Cyber Security at NU
"“Picking Cyber Security as my specialisation was one of the best decisions I have ever made. NU provides a suitable environment for all budding Cyber Security enthusiasts. Our faculty guided me in the right direction and even helped me complete my CEH certification. In the 6th semester, I along with my team, worked on an exciting R&D project in the Cyber Security domain under the guidance of Surender Sir. We developed a chrome extension capable of detecting phishing links, automatically blocking such links and then reporting it in the PhishTank Database.
I had courses related to Cyber Security domains like System and Network Security, Cyber Forensics, and AI-ML in Cyber Security. I learnt to use advanced tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, etc."
Radharaman
Student of BTech Cyber Security at NU
"Selecting a Cyber Security specialisation at NU paved the way for exploring the exciting domain in a much broader sense. The courses taught here helped me understand the way the industry works and how digital security remains an indispensable part of any organization. The programme gave me the opportunity to explore the field without any restrictions and the freedom to explore new and emergent technologies. My R&D project which was based on a Blockchain technology use-case, assisted me in gaining knowledge on the current trends. Furthermore, courses like Information Security, Networking and Digital Forensics gave me a clear understanding of tools and technologies used for continued growth and development of an organization.
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BTech Cyber Security – Course Outline
Students studying in the BTech Cyber Security course must complete a total of 176 credits spread over 39 courses and 2 Capstone Projects, 1 R&D Project and 1 Industry Practice in cyber security and related subject areas to obtain their BTech degree.
| Course category | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics and Basic Sciences (MBS) | 20 |
| Engineering Sciences (ESC) | 14 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) | 18 |
| Professional Core Course (PCC) | 32 |
| Cyber Security Core Course (CYS) | 28 |
| Professional Electives Course (PEC) | 20 |
| Open Electives Course (OEC) | 12 |
| Project Work, Internship and Industry Practice (PRJ) | 32 |
| Environmental Sciences (EVS) | Audit Course |
| Total credits | 176 |
BTech Cyber Security – Course Architecture
Year I (Semester I & Semester II)
A systematic exposure to scientific, mathematical and engineering principles will be given to the students during the first two semesters. In each of these semesters, the students will take one course each in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics, Foundation of Computer Programming, Workshop Practice, Engineering Graphics and Data Structures course and Technical English.
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAT 112 | Calculus | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2 | Science – I | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 3 | EL 111 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 4 | TA 111 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5 | TA 202 | Engineering Graphics/Workshop Practice | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 6 | TA 212 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 7 | TA 102 | Communication Skills | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 8 | NU 111 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total Semester L-T-P-C | 16 | 1 | 18 | 26 |
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAT 101 | Algebra and Differential Equations | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Science – II | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | CS 102 | Data Structures | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | EL 101 | Digital Logic and Circuit | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | TA 202 | Engineering Graphics/Workshop Practice | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | TA 212 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | |
| 7 | HSSM-I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 8 | NU 111 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Semester L-T-P-C | 18 | 1 | 14 | 26 |
Year II (Semester III & Semester IV)
At the beginning of the third semester, each student will enter his/her chosen area (Cyber Security). Students are required to complete 46 credits in Year II (Semester III & Semester IV).
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAT 241 | Mathematical Foundation of Cyber Security | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | CS 122 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CS 201 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS 232 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | CS 251 | Object Oriented Programming | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | CS NEW | Fundamental of Cyber Security | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | NU 211 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Semester L-T-P-C | 17 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS New | Computer Networks and Data Communications | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | CS 231 | Database Management System | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CS 211 | Operating Systems | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS 4151 | Cyber Security | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | CS 371 | Secure Programming and Application Security | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | HSSM-III | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | NU 212 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Semester L-T-P-C | 18 | 0 | 12 | 24 |
Year III (Semester V & Semester VI)
During the third year, each student will have a choice of selecting one open elective course in Semester V and two ‘Security’ related professional elective courses in Semester VI, along with Capstone Project – I and one R & D project. Students are required to complete 46 credits in Year III (Semester V & Semester VI).
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS 322 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | CS 3132 | Cloud Computing Concepts | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CS 252 | Cryptography | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | CS 262 | Network Security | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Open Elective – I | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 6 | HSSM-IV | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | NU 311 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total semester L-T-P-C | 17 | 1 | 12 | 24 |
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS 3162 | Cloud Security | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2 | Professional Elective – I | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 3 | Professional Elective – II | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 4 | CS 392 | Capstone Project – I | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | |
| 5 | NU 302 | R & D Project | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | |
| 6 | HSSM-V | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 7 | NU 312 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total semester L-T-P-C | 13 | 0 | 22 | 24 |
Year IV (Semester VII &Semester VIII)
During Semester VII, students have a choice of selecting three professional elective courses and two open elective courses, along with Capstone Project – II. Students are required to complete 44 credits in Year IV (Semester VII and Semester VIII). In the final semester, the students must complete the Industry Practice.
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Elective – III | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2 | Professional Elective – IV | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | Professional Elective – V | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Open Elective – II | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 5 | Open Elective – III | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 6 | CS 4191 | Capstone Project — II | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | NU 312 | Community Connect | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total semester L-T-P-C | 16 | 0 | 18 | 25 |
| # | Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NU 402 | Industry Practice / Project | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 |
| Total semester L-T-P-C | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 |
Professional electives
| Course Code | Course | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYS | Platforms and Systems Security | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CYS 4251 | AI in Cyber Security | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CYS | Security in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CYS | Identity & Access Management | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CYS | IoT Security | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CYS | Blockchain Security | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CYS | Information Security Risk Assessment | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Programme outcomes
NU’s undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Management are designed to provide thorough grounding in the respective disciplines, offer a course of work that prepares them for either a professional career or advanced degrees.
NU expects that graduates of the undergraduate Engineering programmes will demonstrate the following programme outcomes by NBA (National Board of Accreditation).
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Programme specific outcomes
PSO-1
To understand, analyze and develop essential proficiency in the areas related to data communication, networking, digital forensics, cyber defense, cryptography, network security, cyber laws and ethics.
PSO-2
To conduct a cyber security risk assessment and provide a live platform to students to give hands-on experience on the real-life cyber security issues.
PSO-3
Develop practical skills in identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective security measures.
PSO-4
Develop cyber security skills including network defense, ethical hacking, penetration testing, application security, Cloud Security, Blockchain Security, Hardware Security, encryption, and cryptography as well as digital forensics.
PSO-5
Leveraging the latest tools and techniques in emerging Cybersecurity fields.
FAQs
How can I become a cyber security expert?
If you want to become a cyber security expert, you will need to study BTech Cyber Security, a 4-year programme, after Class XII. You will learn cyber security areas like Mathematical Foundation of Information Security, Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Programming and Application Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Platforms and Systems Security, AI in Cyber Security, Security in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Identity & Access Management, IoT Security, Blockchain Security, and Information Security Risk Assessment.
You will get extensive hands-on training with tools and technologies in cyber security projects and research like: Cisco Packet Tracer, Oracle Virtual Box, Nmap/Zenmap, Wireshark, Hping3, Google Hacking, Metasploit Framework, Acunetix, Nikto, SPLUNK, X-Ways Forensics, Netsparker, Burp Suite, SQLMAP, KFSensor, Snort, VeraCrypt, Wapiti, Ettercap, Savvius, IBM Reslient , IBM QRadar, QualysGuard, Nessus Professional, OWASP Zed, ProDiscover Forensic, CAINE, MS Baseline Security Analyzer, Zscaler Proxy, Crowdstrike Falcon , Carbon black , Kali Linux with Cybersecurity Tools, RSA NetWitness.
You will get extensive hands-on training with tools and technologies in cyber security projects and research like: Cisco Packet Tracer, Oracle Virtual Box, Nmap/Zenmap, Wireshark, Hping3, Google Hacking, Metasploit Framework, Acunetix, Nikto, SPLUNK, X-Ways Forensics, Netsparker, Burp Suite, SQLMAP, KFSensor, Snort, VeraCrypt, Wapiti, Ettercap, Savvius, IBM Reslient , IBM QRadar, QualysGuard, Nessus Professional, OWASP Zed, ProDiscover Forensic, CAINE, MS Baseline Security Analyzer, Zscaler Proxy, Crowdstrike Falcon , Carbon black , Kali Linux with Cybersecurity Tools, RSA NetWitness.
Why is cyber security important?
As digital technologies pervade our lives like never before, the data that is generated across all digital touch points is becoming vulnerable to attacks. This data includes personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), personal information, intellectual property, data, and governmental and industry information systems.
Cyber security is important because it protects data from thefts, manipulation and damage. The importance of cyber security can be gauged by the fact that large companies such as KPMG have almost doubled the size of their cyber security teams. The government, banks, retail, and BFSI sectors are now actively building their cyber security workforce as they need to protect their confidential data along with the user’s information they are privy to. The demand for such professionals will shoot up in the upcoming years.
According to a report by PwC and Data Security Council of India (DSCI), the cyber security market in India is expected to rise from $1.97 billion in 2019 to $3.05 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.6 percent, almost 1.5 times the global rate. The cyber security market in India will be defined by top three sectors including banking and financial services industry (BFSI), information technology (IT) and information technology enabled services (ITeS), and the government, the report estimates. Other industries that are likely to hire cyber security experts, include energy, healthcare and automobile.
Cyber security is important because it protects data from thefts, manipulation and damage. The importance of cyber security can be gauged by the fact that large companies such as KPMG have almost doubled the size of their cyber security teams. The government, banks, retail, and BFSI sectors are now actively building their cyber security workforce as they need to protect their confidential data along with the user’s information they are privy to. The demand for such professionals will shoot up in the upcoming years.
According to a report by PwC and Data Security Council of India (DSCI), the cyber security market in India is expected to rise from $1.97 billion in 2019 to $3.05 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.6 percent, almost 1.5 times the global rate. The cyber security market in India will be defined by top three sectors including banking and financial services industry (BFSI), information technology (IT) and information technology enabled services (ITeS), and the government, the report estimates. Other industries that are likely to hire cyber security experts, include energy, healthcare and automobile.
Is cyber security a good career?
With a string of data breaches at large organisations and cyber criminals targeting sensitive government and corporate information and also the common man, there is an increased need of trained professionals today to tackle the growing menace. In addition, critical infrastructure of nations such as banking, air traffic control, energy distribution, e-governance etc., which are more dependent on the Internet for proper functioning, are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. In fact, national security is linked to cyber security.
The world faces a projected shortfall of 3.5 million cyber security experts today. Some of the top names in the industry look for the certain qualities in a cyber security job applicant. The applicant needs to:
The world faces a projected shortfall of 3.5 million cyber security experts today. Some of the top names in the industry look for the certain qualities in a cyber security job applicant. The applicant needs to:
- Be a continuous learner
- Demonstrate persistence
- Be curious and perceptive
- Be cerebral, instinctive and emotional
- Have well-rounded skillsets
- Be able to work under pressure
- Be able to think like a black hat
- Be analytical
- Demonstrate willingness to continuously develop skills
How to start a career in cyber security?
After completion of the BTech Cyber Security course, students can follow any of these high-growth career paths:
What are the elements of cyber security?
Cyber security
- Security testing services involving penetration testing, web testing, application security, audits and reviews is expected to grow at the fastest rate (17.4%) as businesses are willing to prevent their systems from cyber-attacks.
- Incident response services are also growing (16.3%) due to the high number of and complexity in security breaches.
- Security operations services is the most dominant occupying 38% of India’s cyber security services market.
Cyber security products
- Data security products are growing at the fastest rate (22.2%) driven by emphasis on privacy and confidentiality.
- Endpoint security products such as anti-virus and anti-spam software, exploit protection, continuous monitoring, etc. are growing driven by concern among business executives to protect high-profile endpoints. There is high demand for real-time endpoint attack detection software, due to which there is going to be an increase in the endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- The IDR products will continue to be the most dominant product in the cyber security market at 32% of the product mix.
Cyber securities areas to learn
- Mathematical Foundation of Information Security, Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Programming and Application Security, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Platforms and Systems Security, AI in Cyber Security, Security in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Identity & Access Management, IoT Security, Blockchain Security, Information Security Risk Assessment.