In this age of quick information, Internet is the engine that is ushering global economic growth, connectivity & relentless communication. The issues related to cyber security of any country, should not impede any of these factors. Instead it is important to create such initiatives and be well-equipped to face and take head-on those cyber offences, that could cause espionage, infringement into copyrights, financial thefts, stealing personal data etc, which can threaten security, financial issues and confidentiality of a person, organization or even a nation.
It is no exaggeration to say that the battles in the future will probably be fought in cyberspace instead on land or sea, with the targets being critical infrastructure such as dams and power grids and even healthcare. This has already been attempted in the past. Till date, more than 26,000 websites have been defaced and 91 lakh infected systems have been detected in India. The year 2016 saw over 3 million debit cards getting hacked in India. Worse, 80% of all cybercrimes go unreported!
This makes it super important that India fortifies its critical infrastructure and evolves a mechanism that can be practically implemented in case of any cyber breach. And this is where the role of cyber warriors comes in.
About Cyber Security & Digital Forensics@VIT Bhopal
Understanding the programme a little better
In next few years, India will require millions of Cyber Security Professionals to keep the people, organizations and even the economy of India, safe and protected against these high-tech crimes. Looking at the severity and need, specialised courses are greatly in demand on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. VIT Bhopal is one of the pioneer universities which has started specialised programmes to create expert scholars in this arena. The Cyber Security & Digital forensic division at VIT Bhopal is one of the most active team of learners and experts in central India. Having a close association with the Government agencies, IT Industries and foreign universities, the division provides universally accepted, highly valuable graduate and post graduate engineering courses on Cyber Security & Digital Forensic along with doctorate degrees.
About Cyber Crimes
A combination of digitalization and comparative digital immaturity is creating a situation in India so vulnerable to a rising, and progressively more diverse barrage of cyber-attacks. According to global expert services firm EY, India accounts for 3% of the systems from corner to corner of the world that has been intruded and is controlled by criminals.
Cyber-Crime is a reality and a major part of the world is ill-equipped to tackle it. By its very nature, the proliferating phenomenon is erratic, often undetectable, and has boundless reach in that a hacker at one corner of the world can disrupt into a system at the other end.Countries across globe at this time are facing different challenges concerning cyber-attacks and digital crimes. Even as our individual and professional lives get changed to virtual domains, we become targets for cyber criminals. It is mandatory to be aware about the risks associated and preventive measures.
Infrastructure
Cyber Security and Digital Forensic is a ubiquitous domain which provides students with an understanding of several sub-fields. Cyber Security and Digital Forensic has the following labs under School of Computing Science and Engineering
- Coding Lab-1 and Coding lab 2: 75 high configuration machine in each lab.
- High Performance Computing Lab: 60 High End machine for research purpose (B.Tech/MTech Projects, PhD) Robotic Lab.
- Digital Electronic Lab: Sharing with SEEE school.
- Networking Lab: waiting for final approval. (Approximately 35 Lacs).
Career Prospects
IT Governance Business Analyst
IT Governance Business Analyst
The IT Governance Analyst is responsible for providing IT governance, and will align IT investments with enterprise business goals, as well as Bureau and Agency guidance.
Ethical Hacker
Ethical Hacker
An ethical hacker, also referred to as a white hat hacker, is an information security expert who systematically attempts to penetrate a computer system, network, application
Forensic Expert
Forensic Expert
An expert witness who testifies or gives digital forensic related opinions at a dispute resolution trial or hearing by virtue of his/her specialized knowledge.
Vulnerability Assessor
Vulnerability Assessor
A Vulnerability Assessor (a.k.a. Vulnerability Assessment Analyst) scans applications and systems to identify vulnerabilities
Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
A penetration tester is a type of network security consultant that tries to break into or find possible exploits in different computer systems and software. You can think of them as a type of ethical hacker.
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
CISO is the senior-level executive within an organization responsible for establishing and maintaining processes to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
Security Compliance Analyst
Security Compliance Analyst
The Security Compliance Analyst is responsible for monitoring, managing and closing existing compliance issues while also ensuring that internal systems are compliant with security standards.
Security Transformation Consultant
Security Transformation Consultant
The Security Transformation Consultant’s responsibility is to lead Strategy, Assessment, Transaction or Sourcing Management engagements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should a student choose Cyber Security and Digital Forensics?
As internet penetration is increasing across the globe, the vulnerability in cyber space is also increasing. Although India is heading towards digitalization, digital immaturity is making India prone to a rising and progressively more diverse barrage of Cyber Attacks. Therefore, requirement of Cyber Security professionals is on the rise, offering immense job opportunities in India and abroad.
Is VIT Bhopal good for pursuing a course in Cyber Security?
The Cyber Security & Digital Forensics division at VIT Bhopal University is one of the most active team of learners and experts in central India. Having collaborations with Government agencies and IT companies, the division provides universally accepted, extreme quality, high valuable graduate and post-graduate engineering courses on Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. The curriculum offered provides a perfect blend of theory and Industrial expertise required to develop a Cyber Security professional.
What are the achievements of students studying Cyber Security and Digital Forensic at VIT Bhopal?
Students are participating in Hackathons and various others competitive activities. For more information, please follow Cyber Students’ Achievements
How is VIT curriculum the best for students?
The curriculum offered provides a perfect blend of theory and Industrial expertise required to develop a Cyber Security professional. VIT curriculum is crafted by eminent faculty as well as industry experts, who have niche skills in cyber security. The curriculum highlights are Cyber Security Principles, Malware Analysis, Cyber Law and Compliance, Cyber Physical Systems, and IoT Security etc.
What are the future fields for the students?
Students can either choose for higher studies or pursue a career in industry after graduation. A recently graduated student can opt for cyber security specialist, network engineer and block chain engineer job.For more information, please follow Career Prospects.
Contact Us
“Cyber Security is more important now than ever before. As technology continues to evolve at a fast pace, risks of cyber-attacks will increase.”
Mr. Shaik J. Ahmed
Senior Director,
Cyber Security Consulting & Advisory Services Virtusa Inc.
“Crime free India is a Doable Mission in the era of technology. Engineering students should come forward and do their projects where technology can be integrated and help the police in identifying the criminals.”
Shri Methali Sharan Gupta
Director General,
of Police Reforms Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
“In the emerging world of electronics the wireless devices are used by millions of people in their day to day life. Every person is constantly in contact with the cyberspace.”
Mr. Muthupavithran Selvam
EC Council Certified Hacker & Renowned
