Post Graduate Diploma in Information System Security NSQF-Level 8 at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Chennai

By National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Chennai

Learn about security measures that can be taken to protect your information on the internet with PG Diploma in Information System Security (NSQF – Level 8).

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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekdays

Course Overview

There is an availability of a vast amount of important data on the internet that are essential to big companies. It is very important that this data is kept protected to avoid unnecessary risks of misuse and loss. Hence, this course of PG Diploma in Information System Security (NSQF – Level 8) by NIELIT Chennai provides undergraduates with knowledge about important topics such as the administration and configuration of Wireless & its Security, OS servers, Database, Networks, etc. These skills are relevant for getting jobs in the field of information system security.

This course runs for 720 hours of 24 weeks. It can stretch over a period of 6 months. This course will not only teach about the protection of data from the security threats prevalent on the internet but also how to recover lost data and remove malware from computers. The students will also be provided with a live project of 120 hours that they have to complete alongside theory classes.

The Highlights

Placement support
The course duration of 6 months
720 hours in total
PG diploma certification
Certification Body: Examination Section, NIELIT Chennai
Merit-based admission

Programme Offerings

Online Classroom
Study Materials
Projects

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Chennai

The basic programme fee is Rs. 21,000.
The fees can be paid in full or in two instalments.
GST of 18 percent will be applicable to the total fee.
NSQF registration fee is Rs. 236 (including GST)
NSQF Examination fee is Rs. 2,600.

Category	Amount in Rs.
Registration Fee	-	Rs. 1000/- for others
Instalments	*SC-ST Candidates (including GST in Rs.)	General Candidates (GST in Rs.)
1	2,500	11,890
2	-	11,890
Total	-	24,780

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Those taking admissions in this course should have a minimum qualification of BE / BTech, MCA, MSc / BSc (IT / Computer Science / Electronics), or a degree equivalent to any of the mentioned.
Please note: In case they are yet to appear for their final semester exams, it is compulsory to provide proof of their marksheet when the course is completed.

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates are required to refer to the minimum qualifying marks of each module and secure at least the minimum marks to obtain a PG Diploma Certificate. They will be given this certificate only after the completion of the entire module along with the mini-project.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cyber Security

The outcomes out of this programme are given as follows:

Candidates will be able to learn the configuration of the DNS server
Students will learn more about Symmetric Algorithm Analysis using the Crypto tool
Candidates will know how to test practical on the firewall using NMAP
They will learn to use tools like Lophtcrack and John crack for cracking passwords
Students will be taught how to manage an active directory
Students will understand how to install the windows server
They will be provided with an introduction to Information Security
Candidates will learn how to back up and restore

Who it is for

Information Security Manager

The following candidates are recommended to apply for this course.

Those who want to land a job with an attractive pay
Those who want to upgrade their skills in the Information System Security
Those who want to improve their resumes for applying to various jobs

Admission Details

The following guidelines need to be considered while applying for the PG Diploma in Information System Security (NSQF – Level 8) programme.

Step 1: The link to the website needs to be opened for the selection, of course, you want to apply in. The link is: https://reg.nielitchennai.edu.in

Step 2: Choose the option that says view the list of courses.

Step 3: Choose ‘’PG Diploma in Information System Security (NSQF Level - 8)’’ under blended mode.

Step 4: Pay the fees to the account given.

Step 5: After the payment gets done successfully, the candidates can begin with their learning process.

The Syllabus

Introduction to ISO & TCP/IP Stack
DNS/UDP/IP
TCP/HTTP/HTTPS
ICMP/DHCP
Cabling
Addressing
Managing Basic Switches
Managing Advanced Switches
Managing Basic Routers

Installing Windows Server
Setting Active Directory
Managing Active Directory
Managing User & Group
Setting File, Web Server
Backup and Restore
Introduction to Linux Fundamentals & Commands
Advanced Linux Commands

Introduction to Information Security
Configuring SSH
Configuring DNS Server
Practical on Discovery and scanning techniques (who is domain search query, ping, nslookup, traceroute, visual traceroute, DNS query).
Configuring Web Server with Virtual Hosting
Practical on Packet Sniffing tool Ethereal.
Practical on password cracking tools john crack, Lophtcrack.
Practical on Denial of Service, IP spoofing.
Practical on network vulnerabilities assessment tool NMAP.
Practical on ftp and telnet hacking

Practical on OS finger printing using NMAP.
Installation and secure configuration of E-mail server like send mail.
Practical on useful utility for Security Administrator like Netcat, TCPdump, LSOf, Ngrep.
Configuring Web Server
Configuring File Servers
Installation and Secure configuration of Database Server Oracle /MYSQL/Postgres.
Practical on Intrusion Detection System using Snort/Tripwire.
Practical on Firewall Testing using NMAP
Configuring a Proxy Server using Squid
Configuring a content filter using Dansguardian

Symmetric Algorithm Analysis using Crypto tool
Asymmetric Algorithm Analysis using Crypto tool
Hash Algorithm Analysis using Crypto tool
Digital Signature using Crypto tool
Password Meter using Crypto tool

Information Gathering
Sniffing, ARP Cache Poisoning & MITM Attack
Brute Force Attack Through John the Ripper
Denial of Service Attack
Securing DNS
Securing Web Servers
Securing Mail Server
Configuring Wireless with Security
Configuring IDS/IPS
PKI Implementation using PGP
Configuring Firewall

To study installation and Configuration of Access Point.
To study WLAN Setup using ADHOC mode.
To study WLAN Setup using Infrastructure mode.
To study Security implementation in WLAN.
Detecting Wireless Network activity and security lack using Netstumbler.
Using Access Point as a DHCP Server.
To implement Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security in WLAN.
To implement wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Security in WLAN.
To implement MAC Filtering security in WLAN.

MAC Spoofing through Kali Linux
Hide Any Data into Images through Kali Linux (Steganography)
DNS Spoofing through Kali Linux
Brute Force Attack
Command Injection Attack
Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attack
SQL Injection Attack
XSS reflected Attack
XSS Store Attack to study code review.
System and Network Monitoring with Nagios/Zabbix
MS-Baseline Security Analyzer
Nesses/OpenVAS Auditing

Evaluation process

There will be an examination and the students will be selected for this course on the basis of their qualifications.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Chennai Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many seats are there in this programme and how are they distributed?

There are a total of 60 seats in this programme. The number of seats for the SC category is 8, for the ST category is 4 and for others, it is 48.

2: How will the admissions take place?

All the provisionally selected candidates will receive a login id at the time of registration. Those that have been selected after paying the fees and verification of documents by NIELIT Chennai would receive a welcome message on their login IDs. Their credentials for the online portal will be shared through email or WhatsApp.

3: Can I get a refund?

In case any student decides to discontinue the course for any reason, no refund will be provided by NIELIT Chennai.

4: What time do I have to devote for the course?

This course is more of a lab-based course than a theory-based. The classes will be held online through the cloud portal and the timings for the same are 9.30 am to 5:30 pm, from Monday to Friday.

5: How can I contact the institute?

Candidates can refer to the following in case they want to visit/contact the institute. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology ISTE Complex, No. 25, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 600025 E-mail: trng.chennai@nielit.gov.in/Phone: 044-24421445 Contact Person: Coordinator, Mobile: 9443349257.

6: When can I contact the institution?

In case of doubts, the candidates can contact the institution at the given address between 9:15 A.M. to 5:15 P.M. from Monday to Friday.

7: Give a brief about the examination and certification.

The examination body is NIELIT Chennai. After the candidates complete the module, mini-project, and obtain the minimum marks required, they will receive a PG Diploma certificate.

8: What is the grading scheme for the programme?

For S grade, the students have to score marks in the range of 85-100. Similarly, for A grade it is 75-84, for B grade 65-74, for C grade 55-64, for D grade 50-54 and those who score below 50 would fail the programme.

9: Will I be able to apply to jobs after this programme?

Yes, the institute provides job assistance to all the candidates that are qualified for the course.

10: What is the duration of the course?

The course is 720 hours long, that is, it will run for a total of 24 weeks (6 months) in the online (blended) mode.