What is Cyber Security?

Cyber Security is the field of study that focuses on methods required to prevent computer systems and networks from leaking information, vandalising hardware, software, or electronic data, and misdirecting the services they provide. You can pursue various courses in Cyber Security, including BSc/B.E/BTech/Diploma upon completion of your Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and Computer Science as compulsory subjects, from a recognized board of education. You can choose to do an MSc/MTech/PG Diploma after completing an undergraduate program in the field, with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Through the various programs, you will gain cognizance of the foundational approach, procedures, and terminologies in the field of information security. The programs offer theoretical and functional knowledge, preparing students to learn the applications of Cybersecurity. The outcome of the course is to teach students how to deal with the actual and intricate problems of cybercrime.

Cyber Security Syllabus - Important facts

Following are some important facts related to the syllabus:

• BSc in Cyber Security is a three-year, full-time program offered by prestigious universities across India. It aims at making a student competent in both theoretical and functional aspects of Cyber Security. You can pursue the course after completing your Class 12 in the PCM stream and computer science.
• BE/BTech in Cyber Security is a four-year, full-time program offered by renowned universities all over India. It focuses on an extensive understanding of Cyber Crime, Network Security, Intrusion, Detection, and Prevention applications, along with the Design and Evaluation of Algorithms.
• Scope of Cyber Security in India: There are multiple opportunities in Information Security for people with an educational background in Cyber Security. The job market is experiencing strong demand for these skills. Studies indicate that there have been more than 5 million open cyber security positions worldwide in the past few years, with 67,000 openings in the nation alone. The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that worldwide cyber security spending will reach $174.7 billion in 2024
• Cyber Security Syllabus at National Forensic Sciences University: The NFSUs are premier national institutions with a separate school for Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. They offer several academic programs, a few of which include:
  • MTech Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • MSc Digital Forensics and Information Security
  • MSc Cyber Security
  • PG Diploma in Web and Mobile Security
  • PG Diploma in Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
• BSc and MSc in Cyber Security syllabus at NSHM and ICCS: NSHM, an institute in affiliation with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, with its campuses located in Kolkata and Durgapur, offers this program. Candidates seeking admission to the program need to appear for the MAKAUT CET exam. ICCS, Pune with grade “A” NAAC certification, in affiliation to Savitribai Phule Pune University, also offers these programs full-time. These are two prominent colleges in the field of Cyber Security.
• General Examination Pattern: Similar to other technical courses, the general exam pattern for cybersecurity includes a mix of internal assessments, theory, and practical work. You will also appear for mid-semester and end-semester examinations as and when scheduled.