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    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    24 Months

    The M.Sc in Cyber Security at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, is a two-year postgraduate program offered jointly by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of CSE & IT. The program is designed to prepare students for high-demand roles in the rapidly evolving global cyber security landscape.

    The program aims to develop strong analytical, technical, and research-oriented skills required for securing digital systems, complex networks, and data-driven infrastructures. Its interdisciplinary curriculum integrates fundamental principles with modern security technologies, enabling students to gain a comprehensive understanding of cryptographic protocols, secure network and cloud architectures, ethical hacking practices, cyber laws, digital forensics, threat modelling, big data analytics, and secure communications.

    Hands-on learning forms a central component of the program. Students gain practical exposure through advanced laboratory facilities, including the Cyber Security Lab, Digital Forensics Lab, and Data Analytics Lab. These facilities allow students to strengthen their programming capabilities and mathematical foundations while working with real-world security tools, platforms, and simulated threat environments.

    The M.Sc in Cyber Security program culminates in a Master’s Thesis or Capstone Project, providing students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in emerging areas such as privacy-preserving systems, adversarial machine learning, cloud forensics, secure protocol design, and advanced intrusion detection techniques.

    To enhance professional readiness, students will also have the option to pursue industry-relevant certifications in Ethical Hacking, Cyber Forensics, and Data Analytics for Security during the program.

    Graduates of the M.Sc in Cyber Security program will be well-equipped for careers in cyber defence operations, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, cloud and network security architecture, secure software development, and cyber risk and compliance management. Career opportunities extend across sectors such as banking, insurance, consulting, IT services, and defence-related organisations.


    Eligibility Criteria

    Passed Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 in BCA or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering/Information Technology/Electronics and Communication Engineering, or have obtained BSc/BCom/BA/BS with Mathematics/Computer Science at the 10+2 level or at the Graduation level. Applicant must have secured a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST) or equivalent grade point on a 10 point scale in the aggregate. 

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