B.Tech Cyber Security at NIIT University, Neemrana Offline Course

Our human society is adopting digital technologies in every sphere of life leading to generation of large volumes 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. And this data to be protected from theft and manipulation that lead to loss of data integrity.  This forms the domain of Cyber Security which involves protection of data & networks and predicting, preventing & mitigating effects of cyber attacks. Thus Cyber Security demands a different way of thinking in addition to possessing the necessary technical knowhow.

NU’s B.Tech in Cyber Security is a 4-year undergraduate programme that prepares students to identify and assess cyber threats, 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.

While the demand for Cyber Security professionals is continuing to grow year on year, there is a dearth of talent possessing the right set of knowledge, skills and attitudes in this area.  NU’s B.Tech in Cyber Security programme aims to create industry-ready Cyber Security engineers and includes topics such as Cryptography, Cloud Security, IoT and Ad hoc Networks Security, AI in Cyber Security and Information Security Risk Management who go on to work in the areas of incident response management, SOC (security operation centre), GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance), Cyber Forensics, etc.

Students are required to 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 accomplish B.Tech. degree in Cyber Security.

NU has the unique advantage of having offered Cyber Security as a specialization area in its B.Tech programme since 2014 with alumni performing key roles in industry and academia. NU also conducts industry-sponsored Cyber Security M.Tech programmes.