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Why Join this Program

IIIT Bangalore Advantage

Ranked India's #1 Technical University (Private) as per the survey of India Today, 2021.

IBM’s Industry Expertise

Get Access to the IBM Portal and earn industry-recognized IBM course certificates.

Gen AI with Cybersecurity

Live online classes on new cutting-edge GenAI, threat intelligence, and advanced defense strategies

Hands-on Experience

Work on Multiple hands-on projects across industry verticals in integrated labs.

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Fast-track Your Career

After completing the course, Simplilearn learners have made successful career transitions, boosted career growth, and got salary hikes.

Our Placement Stats

Maximum salary hike

150%

Average salary hike

70%

Hiring partners

2900+

Our Alumni In Top Companies

Career Growth Stories

  • I had a fantastic learning experience with Simplilearn, and the course helped boost my career. I was promoted from Cybersecurity Analyst Level -1 to Cybersecurity Analyst Level -2 with a 40% salary hike. 

    - Aakash Raymond
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Program Overview

This Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity, in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore and IBM, will equip you with the skills to transform your organizations cybersecurity strategy. You will learn comprehensive approaches to cryptography, API security, encryption, network security, malware analysis, penetration testing, and more.

Key Features

  • Empower your cybersecurity learning with generative AI
  • Program completion certificate from IIIT Bangalore (Digital & Physical)
  • Attend Masterclasses from top faculty of IIIT Bangalore
  • Empower your cybersecurity learning with generative AI
  • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
  • Validate your learning with a Transcript from IIIT Bangalore
  • Masterclass conducted by an ex-NPCI expert
  • Engage in capstone projects in 4 domains
  • Industry-recognized IBM certifications for IBM courses

Post Graduate Program Advantage

Boost your resume and showcase skills in ethical hacking, defensive cybersecurity, malware analysis, enterprise security, and other cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. Earn an IBM certificate to become a globally recognized specialist.

  • Program Completion Certificate

    Collaborating with IIIT Bangalore:

    • IIIT Bangalore will issue your program certificate directly within 90 days of program completion
    • Masterclasses from the top IIIT Bangalore faculty
    • IIIT Bangalore Program Transcript
  • IBM Certificate

    IBM Collaboration:

    • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
    • Earn an official course completion certificate from IBM

Program Details

Learn and practice the latest concepts with multiple project labs to stand out as an industry-ready cybersecurity professional. This cybersecurity course in India starts with fundamental skills before moving on to advanced cybersecurity technologies.

Learning Path

  • Induction for Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity

    Get started with the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore and IBM. Explore everything about this unique program covering advanced cybersecurity concepts and kickstart your journey as a cybersecurity professional.

  • AEP CS - Enterprise Infrastructure Security

    The Enterprise Infrastructure Security course will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills in a series of advanced and current concepts in cyber security, and related to enterprise and infrastructure security. After the completion of this module, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the NICE framework, security controls, networking concepts, traffic analysis, packet analyzers, sniffers, firewalls, SIEM, VLAN, VPN, identity and access management, and much more.

  • AEP CS - Application and Web Application Security

    The Application and Web Application Security course will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills in OWASP tools and methodologies, insecure deserialization, clickjacking, black box, white box, fuzzing, symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, hashing, digital signatures, API security, patch management, and much more.

  • AEP CS - Ransomware and Malware Analysis

    Malware, specifically ransomware, costs businesses more than $75 billion per year. These attacks continue to be a threat to the security of companies. In this module, you will get an overview of how to detect, analyze, and protect yourself and your company from ransomware attacks.

  • AEP CS - Ethical Hacking and VAPT

    This module provides you with the hands-on training required to master the techniques hackers use to penetrate network systems, helping you fortify your system against it. You will also gain an understanding of the finer nuances of advanced hacking concepts, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

  • AEP CS - CyberSecurity Capstone Project

    This module lets you apply cybersecurity skills learned in the program. Solve real-world challenges through projects, practice industry problems, and showcase your abilities to employers.

Electives:
  • IIIT Bangalore Cyber Security Master Class

    Attend online interactive Masterclasses conducted by the faculty from IIIT Bangalore and get insights about advancements in Cyber Security and understand the essential skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing domain.

  • Masterclass from Former NPCI Expert

    Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by former NPCI expert and learn the practical application of acquired skills in Cybersecurity

  • IBM: Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities

    In this IBM module, you will understand TCP/IP and OSI models, DNS, DHCP, switching, routing, IP addressing, NAT, packet sniffing, and database vulnerabilities like SQL injection.

  • IBM: Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics

    In this IBM module, you will learn about pen testing tools for identifying security weaknesses, incident response techniques for effective handling of security incidents, the importance of digital forensics in investigations, and automation for increased efficiency and customization in cybersecurity operations.

  • AEP CS - Gen AI with Cybersecurity

    Explore generative AI's critical role in cybersecurity, covering threat intelligence, report summarion, playbooks, and its impact on combating phishing, malware, misinformation, and deepfakes. Gain insights into cutting-edge strategies for cyber defense and threat prediction.

  • Security Governance and Framework

    Learn about the frameworks that govern the cybersecurity domain and about the compliances that professionals need to follow in this field.

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Skills Covered

  • Ethical Hacking
  • Penetration Testing
  • Defensive Cybersecurity
  • Cryptography
  • Ransomware Analysis
  • Malware Analysis
  • Enterprise Security
  • Network Concepts
  • Threat Hunting
  • Application Security
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Incident Management
  • Vulnerability Management

Tools Covered

Kali LinuxBurp SuiteWebGoatnmapCuckooMetasploit CybernessusOpenVASubuntuNoribenNew RelicVirus-totalShodanOpenJDKRanSimNikto

Capstone Projects

  • Project 1

    A day in the life of a Security Analyst

    Review and update the organization’s password policy settings to comply with the latest security requirements.

  • Project 2

    A day in the life of a Malware Analyst

    Provide security to the bank's assets by examining, identifying, and understanding malware, such as viruses, worms, bots, rootkits, ransomware, and Trojan horse

  • Project 3

    A day in the life of a Network Consultant

    Provide security to the bank's assets by designing, integrating, and implementing complex network architecture solutions after reviewing the network security.

  • Project 4

    A day in the life of a Penetration Tester

    Run a gray-box penetration test using the tools at your disposal to probe for vulnerabilities that hackers with nefarious intent might be able to exploit to gather secure data.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.

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Program Advisors

  • Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor & Dean (Academics), IIIT Bangalore

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan has an extensive application software development experience spanning over 10 years in large multinational organizations. His current focus is in the area of information convergence, software engineering, application architectures, enterprise architecture.

  • Dr. V. Sridhar

    Dr. V. Sridhar

    Faculty In-Charge, Continuing Professional Education, IIIT Bangalore

    Dr. V. Sridhar has taught at many institutions across the world. He has received funding from different national and international sources for his research projects, recent ones being from Facebook. He has also been a member of Government of India committees on Telecom and IT.

  • Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Assistant Professor

    Professor Srinivas Vivek currently holds the Infosys Foundation Career Development Chair Professorship and is also a DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow. His main research interest is in the interplay between the theory and the implementation aspects of cryptographic systems.

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Cybersecurity Industry Trend

The global cyber security market size stood at USD 112.01 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 345 billion by 2026.

Job Icon13.1 % CAGR

between 2021 and 2029

Source: Fortune Business
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Market Growth by 2026

Source: Market Research
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Average Annual Salary

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • Industry
    The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    BFSI - 35%Fintech - 20%IT & Telecommunication - 18%Healthcare & Pharma - 15%Others - 12%
    Companies
    Dell
    Wells Fargo
    Tata Consultancy Services
    Ernst & Young
    Amazon
    Infosys
    IBM
    Accenture
    Barclays
    JP Morgan Chase
    Microsoft

Learner Reviews

Admission Details

Application Process

The application process consists of three simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.

STEP 1

Submit Application

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program

STEP 2

Application Review

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Admission

Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity, candidates should have:

1 year of work experience
A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
Basic understanding of programming concepts

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Program Benefits

  • Complete this Cyber Security program while you work
  • Exposure to prompt engineering, ChatGPT, generative AI etc
  • Course Completion Certificate from IIIT Bangalore
  • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
  • Active recruiters include: Amazon, CISCO, Microsoft and more

FAQs

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    For admission to this Cyber security course in India, candidates must have:

    • A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
    • Work experience of 1 year or more
    • Basic understanding of programming concepts

  • What is the admissions process for this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    The admissions process for this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security consists of three easy steps:

    • Interested candidates will need to apply by submitting the application form online
    • Candidates will be shortlisted by an admission panel for this program in cyber security based on the application submitted.
    • Selected candidates will be awarded an offer of admission that they can accept by paying the program fee

  • Will financial aid be provided for this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    To ensure money is not a limiting factor in learning, we offer various financing options to help make this cyber security certification in India financially manageable. Please refer to our "Admissions Fee and Financing" section for more details.

  • What should I expect from the Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    As a part of this Cyber Security Course in India,  you will receive the following:

    • Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security completion certificate from IIIT B
    • Industry-recognized IBM certificates for IBM courses
    • Masterclasses from top faculty of IIIT Bangalore
    • Lifetime access to self-paced videos & class recordings to refresh the concepts
    • Enrollment in Simplilearn's JobAssist (only for India)

  • Will any preparation material be provided as part of this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security to help me get started?

    As soon as you pay the program fee’s first installment, you will gain access to a preparatory course. You are expected to complete the assigned course before attending your first class. The course will consist of eight to ten hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

  • Who are the instructors for this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security and how are they selected?

    We have highly qualified instructors who are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience for this PG in Cyber Security. Each of them undergoes a rigorous selection process, including profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo evaluation before getting certified to train for us. Besides, we ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

  • I cannot access the online Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security. Who can help me?

    If you cannot access our cyber security course in India, contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website. Select the Live Chat link or contact Help & Support.

  • Can I get a refund if I want to cancel my enrollment in this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

  • Will I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services (WES) at the end of the program?

    Postgraduate programs are certification programs and do not include WES transcripts, which are reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts, and hence, our PG programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.

  • What is the salary after completing the Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    The salary after completing the Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security can vary widely based on experience, location, industry, and specific job roles. According to sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and reports from industry organizations like ISACA and (ISC)², professionals in senior cyber security positions typically earn salaries ranging from $100,000 to well over $200,000 annually. However, it's important to note that these figures are averages, and actual salaries may be higher or lower depending on individual circumstances. Additionally, factors such as bonuses, benefits, and stock options can significantly impact overall compensation.

  • How do I become a cyber security executive?

    To become a cyber security executive, you must acquire a strong educational foundation, such as a degree in cyber security or a related field. Simplilearn’s advanced executive program in Cyber Security will help you gain practical experience in this field.  

    You can also check out the other relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM. Such certifications will help you demonstrate leadership and strategic skills and land decision-making executive positions within an organization. 

    Networking and staying updated on industry trends are also crucial for career progression.

  • What is the advanced executive program in Cyber Security?

    The advanced cyber security certificate program offered by Simplilearn is a thorough training course that complies with industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, and CISSP. It is intended to give students fundamental to advanced Cyber Security abilities. The program offers an industry-relevant curriculum, case studies, simulated exams, and lifelong access to class recordings. Learners can enroll in this program to explore careers like cyber security analyst and ethical hacker.

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