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MS in Cybersecurity

Kick start your Master's journey Cybersecurity with a Globally Recognized Master's Degree from Johnson & Wales University (JWU), Providence, RI, USA. Receive dual Accreditation Advanced Certificate Program in Cyber Security from IIIT Bangalore and MS in Cybersecurity from Johnson & Wales University (JWU), USA on completion of course.

  • 8,700+
    Students
  • 10 Months Online
    12 months on-campus in JWU, Providence, RI, USA
  • Jul 31, 2022
    Start Date
  • 15:1
    Student/Faculty Ratio
  • NECHE
    Accreditation
  • INR 3,00,000
    (incl. taxes) Program fee
  • Save upto 10 Lakhs
    in degree cost
  • Overview
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  • Certificate
  • Benefits
  • Syllabus
  • Projects
  • Instructors
  • Admission Process
  • Fees
  • Refer & Earn
  • FAQs
About the Program

Blended Program

Study 10 Months online with IIITB and upGrad, 12 Months at JWU Providence, RI USA

Student Support

Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform

End-to-end counseling and visa support

The upGrad team will help you with application to JWU, securing confirmed offer letter & support with USA visa application.

Program Overview

Key Highlights

  • Dual certification - IIIT Bangalore as well as Johnson and Wales University
  • World Class Faculty Members & Industry Experts
  • Eligible to apply for upto 36-month STEM OPT after graduation
  • Career Essential Soft Skills Program
  • Timely Doubt Resolution
  • Online Sessions + Live Lectures
  • 96.8% Career Outcomes (For an explanation of the career outcomes rate and other information, visit JWU Student Consumer Information)
  • In-built IELTS prep to be provided by upGrad
  • University-wide ranking in The Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education 2022 College Ranking
  • Providence, Rhode Island campus ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Regional North's Best Colleges Overall and Top Performers on Social Mobility in 2022
  • Top Subjects You Will Learn
    Application Security, Data Secrecy, Cryptography, Network Security and much more.
  • Job Opportunity
    Information Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Administrator (IT), Security Administrator, Systems Analyst, Business Analyst(IT)
  • Who Is This Program For?
    IT and Technology Professionals, Project Leads and Managers in IT/Tech Companies, Tech Support Engineers and Admins.
  • Minimum Eligibility
    • For IIIT B
    Applicant must have scored 55% or above marks in their class 10th, 12th and graduation. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
    • For JWU, Providence, RI, USA -
    The applicant must complete the Advanced Certificate program in Cyber Security from IIIT, Bangalore with 2.4 or above CGPA on the band of 4
    IELTS of >= 6.5 or TOEFL of >= 80 or Duolingo >= 110
Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases, and projects.

Programming Languages, Tools & Libraries Covered

Advanced Certificate Program from IIIT Bangalore

Complete all the courses successfully to obtain this prestigious recognition from IIIT Bangalore. It is India's #1 Technical University (Private) as per the survey of India Today, 2021.

  • Build a strong network for life with opportunities to connect to Cyber Security Industry experts & your experienced fellow learners
  • Gain theoretical knowledge & practical understanding with this cutting-edge curriculum
  • Learn multiple tools & languages to stand apart to gain a foothold in the Cyber Security industry
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upGrad Advantage
  • Student Support
    Student Support is available 7 days a week, 24*7. You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.
    • TA sessions
        Regular live sessions by experts to clarify concept related doubt
          Receive unparalleled guidance from industry mentors, teaching assistants and graders
          • Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

            Syllabus

            Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions.
            • Pre-Requisites (Year 1)
              • 2 weeks
            • Information Security and Applied Cryptography (Year 1)
              • 8 weeks
            • Network Security in Ethical Hacking (Year 1)
              • 6 weeks
            • Application Security in Ethical Hacking and Advanced Concepts in Cyber Security (Year 1)
              • 8 weeks
            • Capstone Project (Year 1)
              • 4 weeks
            • Cybersecurity Core Courses, JWU (Year 2)
              • Required Focus Courses, JWU (Year 2)
                • Career Capstone Course, JWU (Year 2)
                  • 250+
                    Hours of Content
                  • 1:1
                    Mentorship Sessions with Industry Experts
                  • 25+
                    Live Sessions
                  • 4
                    Projects/Assignments
                  • 30
                    Hours of Java Coading Bootcamp

                  Industry Projects

                  Learn through real-life industry projects, assignments & case studies

                    • Exploiting Web Application
                      Exploiting a web app using various vulnerabilities such as Injection, CSS, X...
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                    • Applied Cryptography
                      Use cryptographic and encryption techniques for computer security
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                    • Secure Programming
                      Secure Programming - Identify and cover different flaws occur while writing ...
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                    Instructors

                    Learn from India's leading Cyber Security faculty and industry leaders.

                    Thangaraju B
                    Thangaraju B
                    Professor
                    He has a Ph.D. in Physics and has published more than 60 papers on OSS and has presented 32 technical papers at national and international conferences.
                    Sujit Kumar Chakrabarti
                    Sujit Kumar Chakrabarti
                    Associate Professor
                    He has a Ph.D. from the department of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. A masters from University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee) in measurement and instrumentation, and a BE in electrical engineering from Nagpur University.
                    Meenakshi D'Souza
                    Meenakshi D'Souza
                    Associate Professor
                    She did her Master’s in Mathematics from University of Madras, Chennai and her Ph. D. in Theoretical Computer Science from The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai.
                    Abhijeet Singh
                    Abhijeet Singh
                    Sr. Software Manager
                    He has a Master's Degree in Computer Science from IIT Roorkee and 15+ years of experience working in software companies like Informatica, CA Technologies, and Computer Sciences Corporation.
                    Ashutosh Shinde
                    Ashutosh Shinde
                    Engineering Manager
                    A leading industry expert with over 15 years of experience in Data Management, Big Data Analytics and Strategy
                    Vishwanath Pattanshetti
                    Vishwanath Pattanshetti
                    Sr. System Analyst
                    He has 20+ years of rich experience working in the software industry for behemoths like Wipro Technologies, Hewlett Packard, and IBM.
                    Varun Sehgal
                    Varun Sehgal
                    Director
                    He is an IIT Madras alum and has worked as a Director at Zomato and Snapdeal. Starting from Infosys he is now deeply rooted in new age consumer internet.

                    Admission Process

                    There are 3 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed below:

                    Step 1: Selection Test

                    Step 1: Selection Test

                    Fill out an application and take a short 20-minute online test with questions

                    Step 2: Review and shortlisting suitable candidate

                    Step 2: Review and shortlisting suitable candidate

                    Our faculty will review all applications, consider the educational and professional background of an applicant and review the test scores wherever applicable. Following this, offer letters will be rolled out so you are assured a great peer group to learn and network with.

                    Step 3: Enrollment for Access to Prep Content

                    Step 3: Enrollment for Access to Prep Content

                    Block your seat with a payment of INR 25,000 to enrol on the program. Begin with your Prep course and start your Cyber Security journey!

                    Program Fee
                    Online Program
                    INR 3,00,000 (inclusive of taxes)

                    JWU, Providence, RI, USA (On-Campus)
                    Indicative Tuition Fee USD 20,898
                    Indicative Living cost per annum in USA is USD 20,144 (Fees are subject to change depending upon intakes and admission year. For more details please refer to the FAQs section)

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                      • Master's degree from a reputed US University
                      • Eligible to apply for upto 36-month STEM OPT after graduation
                      • Rigorous, cutting-edge curriculum aligned with Industry
                      • English proficiency exam preparation
                      • Study abroad preparation
                      • Counseling and application support for US universities
                      • Visa support for transfer to the USA
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