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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The Software Development PGP - Specialisation in Cyber Security by upGrad is a rigorous and engaging 13-month-long online study. The training is tailored to suit working professionals’ needs and help build practical understanding and industry-specific skills. This programme will ensure that you get professional networking opportunities and kick-start a career in cybersecurity.

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore or IIITB offers and accredits the course. Industry experts have designed the Software Development-Specialisation in Cyber Security course syllabus to make you a skilled cybersecurity professional. You will work on 7+ projects based on real-time situations.

Moreover, the curriculum will equip you with the experience of completing several industry-relevant projects to successfully transition to the Cyber Security domain. The Software Development-Specialisation in Cyber Security online course equips you with expertise in 6 programming languages and tools.

Lastly, you’ll have the IIIT Bangalore’s alumni status along with an Executive PGP certificate. upGrad also provides you with placement assurance and prepares you for roles like cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity expert, software developer, application security engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and network security engineer.

The Highlights

Course from IIIT B
Industry projects
Dedicated career assistance and Bootcamp
400+ hours of content
Blended learning approach
7+ case studies and projects
Personalised mentorship
10 live sessions
Software Career Transition Bootcamp
Six tools and software
Alumni status from IIITB
Placement assurance
Diploma from IIITB

Programme Offerings

Software Career Transition Bootcamp
IIIT B course
Industry Projects
career support
Personalised mentorship
live sessions
Blended learning approach
Case Studies
Executive PGP certificate
Placement assurance

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIIT Bangalore

Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security course fee can be paid via EMI plans.

Executive PG Programme in Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security fee structure

Particulars	Fee
Executive PG Programme in Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security (course fee)	Rs. 2,99,000
EMI options	Starting at Rs. 11,667

Eligibility Criteria

The Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security programme doesn’t necessitate any coding experience. To get enrolled, you require an undergraduate degree in disciplines like B Tech/BCA/BSc/BE or other with 50% or equivalent passing marks. However, your degree must have appropriate computation and mathematics components.

Moreover, after completing all courses in the Executive programme, IIIT Bangalore rewards you with its alumni status and an Executive PGP certificate.

What you will learn

Ethical hackingKnowledge of Cryptography

As you finish the Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security syllabus, you will master these concepts: -

Application security
Data secrecy
Network security
Cryptography
Information security and applied cryptography
Ethical hacking
Penetration testing
Database security

Who it is for

The Software Development- Specialisation in Cyber Security certification course is best suited for: -

Tech support engineers and admins
Managers and project leads in tech/IT companies
IT and technology professionals

Admission Details

Step 1- Click on https://www.upgrad.com/cyber-security-pgd-iiitb/ to kickstart your admission procedure for the Executive PGP in Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security.

Step 2- To sign up with upGrad, provide a valid email address, phone number, and full name. Click on ‘Continue Application’ to proceed.

Step 3 – On this page, fill in your preferred specialisation and total years of experience. Now the application form will appear on your screen, submit basic details and professional and educational experience.

Step 4- When you file your application, upGrad will evaluate your suitability for the course. After this, you may be requested to take an online entrance test.

Step 5- If upGrad shortlists after considering your profile, they will extend a provisional offer. Now, make the full programme fee payment and submit the necessary documents. upGrad will extend the final admission offer to you.

Application Details

To sign up with upGrad to enrol in the Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security online course, offer your valid email ID, full name, and contact number. The detailed application form asks for your email ID, full name, gender, date of birth, city, country, and state. If you have appeared for competitive exams, such as GRE, GMAT, GATE, or CAT, you can add your score as well.

In the subsequent section, fill in your academic details like your degree level, the institute name, the discipline of study, final degree marks or GPA, and graduation’s month and year. If you have pursued a postgraduate degree, fill out the associated details.

Lastly, provide your total years of professional experience and most recent work experience background.

The Syllabus

Tools: Java11 & IntelliJ
Fundamentals of Programming Language with basic data structures (Java)

Abstraction & Encapsulation
Arrays, ArrayLists, Environment Set up
Inheritance & Polymorphism
Tools: Java11 & IntelliJ
Assignment (optional)

Design & Prototyping
Tools: Java11, IntelliJ & JUnit
Assignment: Requirements Identification
Requirements Identification
Assignment: Module level implementation
Module level implementation & Unit testing
Integration & Testing
Assignment: Design & Prototyping (optional)

Tools: Java, IntelliJ, JUnit, Git, GitHub
Object-Oriented Design
SDLC & Agile Methodology
Assignment – OOAD
Testing & Version Control

Searching & Sorting (Divide & Conquer included)
Greedy, Dynamic Programming - Optional
Algorithm Analysis + Recursion
Sets & Dictionaries (Hashtable, Trees & BSTs, Heaps)
Stacks & Queues
Mandatory Assignment
Tools: Java & IntelliJ
Graphs & Graph Algorithms

Searching & Sorting (Divide & Conquer included)
Algorithm Analysis + Recursion
Sets & Dictionaries (Hashtable, Trees & BSTs, Heaps)
Stacks & Queues
Mandatory Assignment
Greedy Algorithm - Optional
Dynamic Programming – Optional
Graphs & Graph Algorithms

Programming Language Fundamentals (Python)

OS Fundamentals & Security
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Tools: Python Crypto Library, Linux
Cryptographic Key Management
Cryptography and Encryption
Identity Access Management
Message Digests and Digital Signatures
Assignment/Project - Access Control

Secured Networks System with Firewall
Tools: Wireshark, NMap, Splunk
Introduction to Network Security & Spoofing
Network Access Control
Packet Inspection & Attack Against Availability
Assignment/Project - Intrusion Detection System/Exploiting Virtual Machine
SIEM tools & additional security measures

Introduction to Application Security
Cookies & Tracking
Web-based applications & associated vulnerabilities
Phishing & other attacks on Identity
Data & Database Security
Mobile Security (Optional)
Cloud Application Security (Optional)
Tools: Kali Linux, BurpSuite, OWASP BWA, OWASP ZAP, sqlmap & AWS
Penetration Testing, Fuzzing (Optional)
Assignment/Project - Exploit web application
Regulation, Compliance, & Risk management

Capstone Project

IIIT Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the top skills I’ll learn from this course?

You will master skills like network security, application security, cryptography, data secrecy, and much more.

2: What are the main features of the Software Development - Specialisation in Cyber Security online course?

The training includes 400+ hours of extensive and engaging content, 10+ live sessions, 7+ case studies, industry projects, and six software and tools.

3: Do I need coding skills to enrol?

No. There’s no mandatory requirement of having coding skills or experience.

4: If I opt for an EMI plan, do I need to make a downpayment?

Yes. You must pay Rs. 15,000 as a downpayment before the programme begins.