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PG Program in Cyber Security
Give your career a boost by learning cybersecurity through the PG Program in Cyber Security by Great Learning.
Online
6 Months
₹ 125,000
Inclusive of GST
Quick facts
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Collaborators
Great Lakes Gurgaon
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study, Virtual Classroom
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Frequency of Classes
Weekends
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Course overview
The PG Program in Cyber Security certification course is a postgraduate level programme. This online course is provided by Great Learning in association with Great Lakes Executive Learning. The course is curated by industry experts for students who want to learn Cybersecurity.
Candidates who enroll in this course will learn about different areas such as security design, network scanning, cryptography, web applications, ethical hacking, mobile security, etc. The PG Program in Cyber Security certification syllabus needs to be completed in six months. The online course allows self-paced learning so that there are no limitations for the students regarding attending the classes on time or attendance percentage. Students can also benefit from the career support provided to the students through the platform. Upon successful completion of the program, students will get a certificate for the PG Program in Cyber Security.
The highlights
- 6 months course
- Postgraduate programme
- Online course
- Live sessions for doubts
- Certification programme
- Career support available
- Self-paced learning
- Dedicated programme manager support
- Programme imparted in association with Great Lakes Executive learning
Program offerings
- Online lectures
- Projects
- Modules
- Discussions
- Exams
Course and certificate fees
Fees information
Students have to pay the course fee of Rs. 1,25,000 + GST to join the PG Program in Cyber Security.
EMI payment options are also available, for more information on EMI candidate has to visit the course webpage.
PG Program in Cyber Security fees details
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certificate availability
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Eligibility criteria
Education
Students should have a Bachelor’s degree. They should be familiar with programming and computer systems. Also, students having basic information about IT and technology would be a plus.
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants need to complete the entire course to get the certification of the programme.
What you will learn
Participants will be able to gain the following insights through the PG Program in Cyber Security programme
- Students will learn about the fundamentals of networking and scripting
- Candidates will learn about the security design
- Students will gain an understanding of ethical hacking
- Candidates will acquire knowledge regarding threats and malware in the system
- Participants will learn about cloud and mobile security
- Candidates will learn about the browser and session security
- Candidates will gain valuable insights into app security attacks and defences.
Who it is for
The PG Program in Cyber Security by Great Learning is apt for the following candidates-
- Information technology professionals
- Software developers
- Network security engineers
- Software engineers
- Software developers
- System architects
- Systems analysts
- VAPT/Penetration Testers
Admission details
Participants seeking admission in PG Program in Cyber Security programme have to follow the given guidelines-
- Candidates must visit the official course webpage.
- Click on the Apply Now tab on the redirected page.
- Fill in the basic information and submit it.
- Fill in the professional details on the next page.
- Candidates need to submit the course fees and join the course.
The syllabus
Unit 1
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Unit 2
Network Security and Firewall Essentials
- Networking Basics - OSI Model, IP Addressing, TCP/IP, Network services,Public/ Private IP, Load Balancing, Proxy
- Wireshark
- Network Segmentation
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems(IPS)
Unit 3
Understanding Modern Cyber Attacks
- MITRE ATT&CK
- Cyber Kill Chain
- APT (Advanced Persistent Threats)
- Ransomware Attacks and Cyber Insurance
- Attacks on Cryptography
- Attacks on Users
- Attacks on Networks
- Attacks on Endpoints
- Attacks on Applications
- Attacks on Data
- Attacks on Cloud
Unit 4
Designing Security Controls
- Types of Security Controls
- Endpoint Security Controls- Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
- Security Awareness
- Data Security Controls - Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Encryption, Data Masking
- Authentication Implementation
- Deep dive into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response
- Incident Response Playbooks
Unit 5
Governance, Risk And Compliance
- Regulations, Standards, and Legislations
- ISO 27001:2022
- General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR)
- Digital Data Protection Act (DPDP) -India
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - Regulation (EU)
- Understanding Audit Process
- Conducting an Internal Audit
- Certification Audits
- Third-party risk management
Unit 6
Cloud Security
- Cloud Security in Dierent Platforms
- Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security
- Securing Data on Cloud
- Incident Detection and Response in Cloud
Unit 7
Penetration Testing
- Introduction to Penetration Testing
- Techniques of Penetration Testing
- Infrastructure Penetration Testing
- OWASP Top 10 and Application Security
- Web Application Penetration Testing
Unit 8
Optional Capstone Project
- Setting up security operations and monitoring using SIEM
- Planning security operations and monitoring using risk control mapping
- Research and prepare your analysis whether ChatGPT or gemini should be allowed by an organization
Unit 9
Additional Self-Paced : Comptia Security+
- General Security Concepts
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- Security Architecture
- Security Operations
- Security Program Management
Unit 10
Additional Self-Paced : Python For Cybersecurity Professionals
- Introduction to Python
- Network analysis with Python
- Cracking passwords with Python
- Encryption with Python
How it helps
The PG Program in Cyber Security certification boosts candidates’ profiles and helps them in the job hunt. The course allows the students to get an entry-level job if they are fresher. Professionals who belong to the IT industry, analysts, architects, etc., can also take up this course and give their professional profile a raise. It will help them achieve a higher-level position in the organization. The course does not have any eligibility requirement and can be joined by every interested individual. Students who want to pursue a higher degree course in cybersecurity can take up this course. It will help them understand the basics of cybersecurity. The hands-on projects included in the PG Program in Cyber Security online course will also give the students an idea of how the industry works. Candidates can use the certification as an achievement and highlight the same in their CVs and resume.
Instructors
Mr Aniket Amdekar
General Manager
Great Learning
Mr Vikas Yadav
Chief Information Security Officer
Freelancer
Mr Abdul Mateen
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Farhad Sajid
Cyber Crime investigator
Freelancer
Mr Dhirendra Rajput
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Mayan Mohan
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Ravindra Joshi
Instructor
Freelancer
Mr Prashant Gupta 1
Technical Lead
HCL Technologies Lim...
Mr Anurag Goyal
Senior Security Associate
Freelancer
FAQs
Students need to go to the main page of the course and then proceed further. The Apply now tab will direct the candidate towards enrollment.
You can complete the PG Program in Cyber Security certification in 6 months.
The course is affiliated with a business school named Great Lakes Executive Learning.
No, the platform does not offer any scholarship opportunities.
Students can attend job fairs and workshops organized by the platform. They can also get personalized career mentorship through the platform.
As the programme ends, students will get a certification from the Great Lakes Executive Learning.