B.Tech - CSE in Cyber Security

Guarding the Digital Frontier with Expertise and Innovation

About Course / Overview

  • Location - GHRSTU Nagpur
  • Duration -4 years (2 sem per year)
  • Course Type - Full time
  • Affiliated - UGC

B.Tech in CSE [Cyber Security] has been designed to provide a massive impartation of the skills and knowledge that students acquire within their curriculum helping them to stay ahead and maintain digital systems and networks safe from cyber threats. The program focuses on network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics and incident handling. Through labs, simulations and real-world scenarios students will get to practise what they learn on-the-fly, preparing them for positions with a critical role when it comes to protecting information. It covers both theoretical and practical foundations and prepares you to master the tools that vulnerable organisations use today against future cyber threats. The curriculum and structure of the program produce graduates with an excellent background to take advantage of immediate opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fields that is crucial for safeguarding corporate data along with private information.

Objectives of Program

  • Cybersecurity provides a solid grounding in the principles of computer science
  • Provides students with tools to fight against cyber threats and protect data.
  • To encourage independent thinking and creativity in coming up with new ideas, by working on projects.

Future in CSE in Cyber Security

  • The global cyber security market is expected to expand at a rapid pace with a growth rate of 12%.
  • Ample opportunities await the highly qualified experts due to a global shortfall of about 3.5 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide.
  • With the increasing cyber threats, organisations are expected to boost cyber security spending by 15% yearly.
  • Requirements of data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA are making it mandatory to have professionals who can ensure concrete security solutions.

Eligibility

  • Candidates must have completed their HSC (12th standard) with qualifications from a recognised board.
  • They should have pursued the science stream, including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects, achieving a minimum of 45% for open-category students and a minimum of 40% for reserved-category students.
  • They must have qualified for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHTCET) or Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) with a non-zero positive score.

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Admission Procedure

Registration and Verification:
  • The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is mandatory for both the CAP and the Institute Level Quota (ILQ) seat categories, and it is necessary to enrol to be considered for a seat in either category.
  • For document verification and scrutiny at the Facilitation Centres/ e-Scrutiny Centres, please follow the guidelines/proceedings of the authority received after online registration.
  • Only those candidates whose applications are verified by the Facilitation Centers/e-Scrutiny Center shall be eligible in the displayed merit list.
A) CAP Round Admission:

Allocation: The admission through CAP rounds makes up 80% of the total number of seats and is done per guidelines provided by the SCET Cell, Government of Maharashtra. Additional information can be obtained from the official website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org/

Form Filling Guide: To read how to fill out this form, please click the following link. Access it here.

B) Institute Level Quota Admission:

The percentile rank of the SCET Cell, MHT-CET or JEE (Main) score determines the merit number for the ILQ of 20 percent while preparing the Institute level merit list (PCML/FCML).

Prerequisite Documents:

Original documents and FOUR sets of attested photocopies are required at the time of admission:

  • CAP Allotment Letter (for candidates allotted seats through CAP Rounds)
  • HSC Marksheet
  • SSC Marksheet
  • CAP Final Merit Number Document
  • Passing Certificate / Board Certificate of Std. 10th / SSC
  • MHT-CET 2023 Score Card
  • JEE (Main) 2023 Score Card
  • Nationality Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • HSC Leaving Certificate
  • Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
  • CAP Allotment Letter (for candidates allotted seats through CAP Rounds)
If Applicable:
  • Caste Certificate with Category
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid)
  • Migration Certificate (for boards other than M.S. Board / from RTMNU)
  • Eligibility Certificate (for other than M.S. Board; must be submitted within ten days from the date of admission)
  • Certificates in Proforma A, B, C, D, E, G, J, K, L, U & V, etc.
  • Income Certificate
  • Gap Certificate
  • Three Photographs
  • Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/VJ/DT-NT (A/B/C/D)/EWS Categories

Technical Skills that you will learn

Software:
  • Wireshark (Network Protocol Analyzer)
  • Metasploit (Penetration Testing Framework)
  • Nmap (Network Scanning)
  • Nessus (Vulnerability Scanner)
  • Burp Suite (Web Vulnerability Scanner)
Skills:
  • Network Security and Encryption Techniques
  • Information Security Management
  • Incident Response and Digital Forensics
  • Security Architecture and Design
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Careers

Job Opportunities
Entry Level:
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • IT Security Administrator
  • Digital Forensic Examiner
Mid Level:
  • Security Systems Engineer
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
  • IT Auditor
Senior Level:
  • Cyber Security Architect
  • Security Manager
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Security Director
Further Studies Options
  • M.Tech (Master of Technology) in fields such as Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Network Security
  • MS (Master of Science) in areas like Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or Data Privacy
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration) with a focus on Information Security Management
  • PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) for research-intensive careers in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
  • Specialised Courses in areas such as Advanced Threat Detection, Cloud Security, and Blockchain Security

FAQs

What does the qualification cover?

The Cybersecurity B.Tech program is designed to provide a broad-based foundation in key cybersecurity fields like network security, cryptography, ethical hacking forensics etc. The programs offered are theoretical but still include labs and simulations.

Cyber Security graduates in India, get offered an average starting salary between ₹4-₹8 lakh per annum (based on the role as well as company and location). As to experience, certifications and specialisations salaries may rise substantially.

Required technical skills consist of practical experience with network security protocols, understanding encryption and cryptography principles as well as the ability to work with ethical hacking tools, familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and basic knowledge in digital forensics.

For opting B.Tech in Cybersecurity students need to have completed their 12th standard with sound fundamentals of mathematics and science with a minimum of 45%. Moreover, they will also have to qualify an entrance examination like JEE Main/ MHT- CET or any other equivalent test prescribed by the institution.

A career in cybersecurity could include many opportunities with roles like cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker, information security manager and network security engineer Students can find jobs in tech, finance, government or industry with experience working for federal agencies.

Assessment is usually a mix of written examinations, practical assessments, projects and presentations. Continuous assessment is monitored by coursework and a combination of examination (both seen and unseen), individual presentation or lab-based report work.

Useful certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Common areas that require higher salary pay are skills and specialisation in ethical hacking, network security knowledge experts, sound threat intelligence experience and compliance hands-on work with a lot of art architecture.
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