Overview
Cybersecurity is a multidisciplinary profession dedicated to the security of information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, unauthorized use, and hostile attacks. With organizations and governments becoming more dependent on digital infrastructures, the protection of sensitive information and critical systems has become the most important requirement. Cybersecurity encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and risk management.
Cyber attacks, including ransomware, data breaches, and state-sponsored cyber warfare, have risen dramatically in complexity, and cybersecurity has become a vital area of study. Not only does it entail the creation of technical countermeasures, but it also encompasses strategic, legal, and ethical dimensions. As artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing advance at a frantic rate, cybersecurity continuously adapts, keeping professionals on their toes as new threats emerge.
Cybersecurity is vital in safeguarding national security, banks, healthcare systems, and personal data privacy. The consequences of a cybersecurity breach are disastrous and include loss of funds, reputational damage, and disruption of critical infrastructure. Cybersecurity professionals must devise innovative ways of detecting, neutralizing, and preventing attacks as cybercriminals become sophisticated.
In the modern interconnected world, cybersecurity is critical to sustaining trust in online transactions, safeguarding intellectual property, and preserving business continuity. Regulatory bodies like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework offer guidelines for improving security practices. Organizations across various industries are required to adhere to these standards.
Admissions
Curriculum
Industries
Financial Services (Banking & FinTech)
Financial Services (Banking & FinTech)
Government & Defense
Technology & Cloud Services
Typical Job Titles
Cybersecurity Analyst
Network Security Engineer
Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
IT Security Specialist
Cyber Risk Manager
Information Assurance Analyst
Cybersecurity Auditor
Application Security Engineer
Data Privacy Officer
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Incident Response Coordinator
Information Security Officer
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Cloud Security Engineer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Security Architect
Digital Forensics Expert
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst
Compliance and Governance Specialist
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Malware Analyst
Financial Support
In AY 2023-2024, more than 60% of the students received financial support towards their tuition fees.
Financial Support Options:
Meritorious Scholarship
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
Youth Empowerment Scholarship
