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Cyber Security is the biggest threat to the world economy over the next decade.

Cyber security professionals in big demand: Over 67,000 job openings in India.

Blocked 18 Million Covid-19 themed malware and phishing emails per day.

Top 8 in-demand Cyber Security jobs in 2020 on LinkedIn

  • Ethical hacker (6,597 jobs)
  • Information Security Analyst (13,852 jobs)
  • Penetration Tester/Vulnerability Analyst (6,577 jobs)
  • Digital Forensic Analyst (1,575 jobs)
  • Security Software Developer (1,575 jobs)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (3,482 jobs)
  • Network Engineer/Security Architect (6,122 jobs)
  • Incident Handler (14,448 jobs)

Build world-class expertise in Cyber Security

IIT Kanpur, in association with TalentSprint has designed an Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense for current and aspiring professionals who are keen to explore and exploit the latest trends in Cyber Security Technologies. A combination of deep academic rigor and intense practical approach will allow participants to master in-demand skills and build world class expertise.

  • “Combines deep academic rigor with an intense practical hands-on approach. You will learn from the world-class faculty of IIT Kanpur, a global trailblazer in CS Research and Education.”
  • “With IIT Kanpur creating the course structure, its a great solution for anyone who wants to make a career in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense. ”

IIT Kanpur, global trailblazer in Computer Science Research and Education

  • Ranked among top engineering colleges by NIRF 2020

  • Hosts C3iHub - India’s leading Research Centre in Cyber Security for critical infrastructure

  • Collaborates with global centers of excellence (Israel and USA) in Cyber Security

  • Built on World-class Academic Research Culture

IIT Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions in Computer Science education and research with an aim to provide leadership in technological innovation.

The institute took its pioneering steps towards Cyber Security by setting up C3iHub (Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security and Cyber Defense of Critical Infrastructures). The C3iHub is now on its way to create India’s first research centre whose mission is to research, educate, train and also spawn startups to create technological safeguards to protect critical infrastructure. The center is also engaged with International partners from Israel, and the USA to develop a world-class research in the field of Cyber Security.

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Experts at the cutting-edge of Cyber Security research

  • Dr. Sandeep Shukla Professor

    Dr. Shukla is an IEEE Fellow, ACM distinguished scientist and Subject Matter Expert in Cyber Security of cyber-physical systems and Blockchain Technology. He currently heads the Computer Science and Engineering Department at IIT Kanpur. A recipient of various prestigious honours, he serves as a joint-coordinator for the C3iHub Center and the National Blockchain Project at IIT Kanpur

  • Dr. Manindra Agrawal Professor

    Dr. Agrawal is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Deputy Director of IIT Kanpur. A Padma Shri (2013) awardee, he was chosen for the first Infosys Mathematics Prize for outstanding contributions in the broad field of mathematics in 2008. He co-created the AKS primality test, for which he and his co-authors won the 2006 Fulkerson Prize and the 2006 Gödel Prize.

  • Rohit Negi Instructor

    Rohit is the Lead Engineer and Security Architect and Security Operations Lead at C3iHub. An ICS security researcher and expert with 7+ years of experience specializing in Cyber Defense of industrial automation and operational technologies, he has published several papers in International conferences on Cyber Security of Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems.

  • Anand Handa Instructor

    Anand is the Project Executive Officer in C3iHub . His focus areas include malware analysis, memory forensics, and intrusion detection systems. His role at C3iHub involves working on projects having malware analysis and IDS as a significant component. He has published research work at multiple International conferences.

  • Dr. S. Venkatesan Professor

    Dr. S. Venkatesan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Technology at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIITA). He heads IIITA’s C3iHub IoT Security Lab and is a member of the Network Security and Cryptography (NSC) Group. He has authored several research papers published in reputed journals and presented at conferences. His research interests include Network Security, Cloud Computing, Social Network Privacy, Mobile Agent Security, Applied Cryptography, and Blockchain.

Curriculum that embraces the rigour of a cyber security expert

Format

  • 120 Hours Hands-on Program

  • Faculty-lead Interactive LIVE classes weekly

Curriculum

  • Introduction to Cyber Security

  • Network Security - VPN

  • Access Control - MAC DAC UNIX

  • Reverse Engineering

  • Honeypot

  • Web Security

  • Application Security

  • Malware Analysis - Memory Forensics

  • Intrusion Detection - HIDS NIDS

  • Secure Development - Secure Coding DevSecOp

  • Android Security

  • Hands-on Security -
    Network Traffic Analysis + CTF +VAPT

Capstone Projects

  • Network based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)

  • Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)

  • Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS)

  • Honeypot

  • Memory Forensic

  • Secure Inventory Management

  • Application Communication Protocol Testing Tool

  • Application Control

  • Device Control

Participant Profile

From Diverse Job Roles

System Engineer
Program Manager
SAP Consultant
Security Analyst
Network Administrator
Solution Architect
Chief Technology Officer
South Indian Bank
Primacy Industries
Associate Technical Architecture

From Top Organizations

TCS
HCL
PwC
Infosys
IBM
Cisco
Wipro
South Indian Bank
Primacy Industries
PNB
MetLife
Ola
Electric Mobility
NTT Data
Nissan Digital
Max Life Insurance
L&T Construction
KPMG
Honeywell
eSF Labs
eClinicalWorks
Cognizant
Capgemini
Dell
Siemens
Thomson Reuters
VMware
Vodafone
Whitehat Jr
Toshiba
Visa
Tech Mahindra
Tesco
Medlife
Mindtree
Intel
Airtel
EY

From Indian and Global Locations

Allahabad
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Chennai
Ghaziabad
Hyderabad
Kochi
Kolkata
Manipal
Mumbai
Noida
Delhi
Ongole
Panvel
Patna
Pune
Sikar
Singapore
Sydney
Abu Dhabi
Lagos
Melbourne
New Jersey
Austria

Projects Presented by Cohort 1 Participants

Some exceptional projects were presented by the participants towards the end of the cohort as part of their final submission. It was not only greatly appreciated by the entire faculty but also a comprehensive update with the findings of the projects was recommended to the Government of India.

  • HoneyNet: A system of Honeypots
  • Network Intrusion Detection System
  • Honeypot NIDS & HIDS Deployment in SOC Environment
  • Host Intrusion Detection Engine (HIDE)
  • HoneyPot
  • Automatic Phishing Detection
  • Cyber Security & Cyber Defense Simulator for SMBs
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Delivery Format

  • Faculty-led Interactive Online Sessions
  • Hands-on Learning with Virtual Labs
  • Capstone Projects
  • Mentor Support
  • Hackathons
  • Campus Visit*

*Dates will be decided keeping the safety of participants in mind. Fees will be based on actuals.

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What should you expect from this Program

  • BuildBuild expertise in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense
  • LearnLearn from world-class faculty of IIT Kanpur
  • CertificateGet IIT Kanpur Certification
  • NetworkNetwork and collaborate with Cyber Security Experts
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Career Accelerator

TalentSprint's Career Accelerator offers real, tangible, and far-reaching career advancement and transformation solutions to program participants. At TalentSprint, we are committed to helping participants connect, explore, and empower their future.

  • Compelling Profile
    Build a compelling professional profile with a DeepTech edge
  • Priority Career Access
    Get priority access to career opportunities in the industry
  • Elite Community
    Become a member of an exclusive community of DeepTech experts
  • Startup Mentorship
    Boost your startup ideas with professional mentorship

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Who should join

Ideal Profile

  • Current and /aspiring Cyber Security
    professionals across India and abroad
  • Tech professionals seeking a role change
    or career advancement
  • Graduate with relevant background
    and 1+ years experience
  • Diploma with relevant background
    and 3+ years experience
  • Exceptional college students may
    apply for special selection

Application and Enrollment

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Feedback from Program Participants


Surendra Gollapudi
IBM

Kiran Desaraju
Chromo Health Care

Tanuj Pathak
Infosys

Charul Sharma
Micron Technology

Souvik Haldar
Biostrap

“The topic coverage, in-depth knowledge of faculty, real-life experiences and hands-on assignments made my learning experience awesome.”
Praveen Pathak, Vice President, Max Life Insurance

“The highlight of the Cyber Security Program was the C3iHub visit. It was unique, something every cyber security enthusiast must experience in life.”
Souvik Haldar, Back-end Developer, Biostrap

“The program gave me a rock-solid foundation of cyber security tools and techniques, required to make the right start towards my career.”
Surendra Gollapudi, Senior Risk Analyst, IBM

“My journey has been great. Meeting professionals in diverse roles, sharing ideas and learning the same from peers, mentor sessions - all of it has been nothing but amazing.”
Kiran Desaraju, Security Analyst, Chromo Healthcare

“The curriculum by IIT Kanpur, exposure to C3iHub and its activities during campus visits, mentor sessions, hands-on learning - everything you need, you will experience here.”
Tanuj Pathak, Senior Consultant, Infosys

Fee

Details Domestic Participants International Participants
Program Fee
With Early Bird Scholarship		 ₹2,50,000
₹2,20,000		 $4,000
$3,500

18-Month 0% EMI available. Please contact your Relationship Manager for details.GST as applicable

Fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

About TalentSprint

TalentSprint, a National Stock Exchange (NSE) Group Company, brings transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and global corporations. Its patent-pending, AI-powered, digital learning platform enables a perfect blend of high-end academics and industry-leading practitioner experience. Its programs have consistently seen a high engagement rate and customer delight. For more information, visit www.talentsprint.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Cyber Security and Cyber Defense?

It is estimated that there will be roughly 200 billion connected devices by 2020. Rapid convergence of Mobility, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing is leading to an explosive increase in security threats and the need for Cyber Defense experts to combat these threats is becoming all the more important.

The demand for such professionals is outstripping supply. Companies need sophisticated responders to defend against the growing threat of cyberattacks. There is a huge talent crunch and 59% of the companies have vacant positions suggesting a cumulative global shortfall of 1.5 million such professionals.

What is unique about this program?

The Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense by IIT Kanpur is designed for current or aspiring Cyber Security professionals who are passionate about exploring disruptions in Cyber Security technology. The program combines deep academic rigor with an intense practical hands-on approach to equip participants to master in-demand skills and capabilities relevant to the domain. The program is taught by the faculty at IIT Kanpur, ranked highly by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2019.

TalentSprint with its deep understanding of the industry, access to industry experts, and a state of the art technology platform has been chosen by IIT Kanpur as the right partner for this program.

What makes IIT Kanpur special?

  • A trailblazer in Computer Science Research and Education
  • Hosts C3iHub, India’s #1 Cyber Security research center at IIT Kanpur
  • Experts globally recognized for contribution to Cyber Security and Cyber Defense
  • Ranked among top engineering colleges by NIRF 2019
  • Collaborates with global centers of excellence (Israel and USA) in Cyber Security
  • Built on World-class Academic Research Culture

COVID-19 has altered the business landscape extensively. Why is mastering Cyber Security critical in this new world?

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the cyber security threat landscape. There has been a surge in Work from Home, triggered by this pandemic. Our home networks are far more vulnerable than enterprise networks. As usual, cybercriminals are bound to exploit it. Since the beginning of the crisis, nearly 2000 malicious coronavirus-themed websites have been set up every day.

The writing on the wall is clear. Even after the crisis, companies who have discovered value in the gig economy will continue to operate a significant part of their workforce from home. Hence the need for cyber security expertise becomes apparent.

Is this the right time to pursue a Program in Cyber Security? If yes, how will completing this Program help in my career in cyber security?

Amid COVID-19 crisis, new high-profile cyber attacks seem to constantly flood news headlines. No wonder the need for cyber security professionals is urgent and daunting. Besides, the world’s transition towards aggressive digitization has also marked cyber security as one of the biggest threats to the economy over the next decade. India has reported a hike in attacks (on IoT deployments) by 22% in the country.

Cyber security is one of the most in-demand skills, trending in the job market today. And studies point out that there will be nearly 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2021. India alone has reported over 67,000 job openings. Companies are looking forward to professionals with an ability to build a viable cyber-resilient organization.

The Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense is designed to provide an opportunity for aspiring and working professionals to exploit the latest trends in Cyber Security Technologies. Going by the new reality of continued WFH pattern for professionals, the time is right to get armed with cyber security knowledge for today and hereafter.

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