The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Cyber Security is a practice-oriented program that prepares students to deploy, manage, and secure IT infrastructures. The focus is on hands-on training in network protection, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and cyber risk mitigation.
Duration: 4 year (8 Semesters)
Foundational Knowledge
Provide engineering students with a core understanding of secure systems, network infrastructure, data protection, and cryptographic techniques.
Technical Skills
Develop competencies in secure system architecture, ethical hacking, cyber defense strategies, and digital investigation tools.
Collaboration and Communication
Promote technical collaboration and effective communication through joint lab assignments, group penetration tests, and cybersecurity briefings.
Elective Courses
Offer specialization in cloud security, IoT security, secure software design, and cyber law and policy for deeper domain expertise.
Problem-Solving Abilities
Foster analytical and diagnostic skills to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in engineered systems.
Core courses
Covering fundamental topics in computer science, including programming languages, data structures, algorithms, computer networks, database systems, and software engineering
Elective courses
Elective courses allowing students to explore specialized areas of interest such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer graphics, and game development.
Hands-on learning experiences
Hands-on learning experiences through programming labs, projects, internships, and industry collaborations to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems and gain practical experience.
Capstone project or thesis work
Capstone project or thesis work requiring students to undertake a substantial independent research or software development project under the guidance of faculty mentors.
Graduates of the B.E. Tech in Cyber Security program are equipped with both engineering and cybersecurity expertise, enabling them to protect systems and infrastructures from evolving digital threats. Some potential career paths include:
Cybersecurity Engineer
Design and implement advanced security solutions to defend against malware, intrusion, and data leaks.
Network Security Administrator
Monitor and secure enterprise-level networks, ensuring availability and confidentiality of information.
Ethical Hacker
Perform security testing on software, hardware, and network systems to uncover and resolve vulnerabilities.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Work in real-time monitoring centers to detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Cryptography Specialist
Develop and implement encryption protocols and secure communication mechanisms.
