• Application closes on

    4 Jan, 2025
  • Program duration

    7 months
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    Earn an Elite Certificate

    Acquire a completion certificate from IIT Kanpur, one of India's top technical institutes.

    Acquire a completion certificate from IIT Kanpur, one of India's top technical institutes.

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    Microsoft Certification

    Be able to access the Microsoft Learn portal and earn an MS-branded certificate.

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    Immersive Learning

    Work on 40+ hands-on projects across industry verticals in integrated labs.

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    Career Assistance

    Resume and profile-building assistance for highlighting your profile to recruiters.

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Enterprise training for teams

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

Executive Cybersecurity Certificate Overview

Become a skilled cybersecurity expert with our Executive Certificate Program and elevate your career. This network security certification course delivers a hands-on learning experience with practical applications aimed at individuals ready to start a rewarding new career.

Key Features

  • Interactive live-virtual masterclasses presented by esteemed IIT Kanpur faculty
  • Masterclass conducted by an ex-NPCI expert
  • Participate in the online convocation to commemorate your achievement
  • Earn a program completion certificate from IIT Kanpur
  • Become Eligible for a campus visit organized at IIT Kanpur
  • Enhance your expertise with specialized modules on gen AI essentials and gen AI in cybersecurity
  • Get access to the Microsoft Learn Portal and earn official badges upon completion
  • Learn from industry experts through engaging live virtual classes
  • Gain practical experience with integrated labs and real-world projects
  • Showcase your skills with comprehensive capstone projects in key cybersecurity domains
  • Receive industry-recognized Simplilearn certificates for each completed module
  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies

Executive Certification Advantage

Develop skills to analyze threats and secure systems with this course. The course includes hands-on training using real-world cases, starting with basics and progressing to advanced cybersecurity strategies, ensuring system stability and resilience.

  • Program Certificate

    Program Benefits

    • Receive the Program Completion Certificate from IIT Kanpur within 90 days of completion.
    • Live online masterclasses delivered by eminent IIT Kanpur faculty.
  • MS Security Certificate

    Microsoft Collaboration

    • Get an official course completion badge/certificate hosted on the Microsoft Learn portal
    • Acquire an official Microsoft course completion transcript

Cybersecurity Certificate Learning Details

Gain the skills to analyze threats and secure systems. This network security course offers hands-on training with real-world cases, starting with fundamentals and advancing to cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, ensuring system stability and resilience.

Learning Path

    • This introductory module offers an overview of the program structure and curriculum.
    • You’ll learn about the learning outcomes and what to expect throughout the course.
    • Understand how the program is designed to help you achieve your professional goals.
    • Explore the system architecture of Windows and Linux operating systems.
    • Learn about virtual memory management and understand virtual machines.
    • Develop practical administration skills for effective OS management.
    • Explore core networking concepts and components, focusing on TCP/IP protocols and WLAN security.
    • Gain a solid foundation in network terminologies and components.
    • Understand basic security principles to support secure network design and management.
    • Learn critical system and network hardening techniques for enhancing security on Windows and Linux systems.
    • Explore application hardening, cryptographic messaging, and authentication mechanisms.
    • Understand relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations.
    • Develop skills in network security fundamentals and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
    • Learn about Identity and Access Management (IAM) to control user access and permissions.
    • Prepare to manage and protect network infrastructure while monitoring and responding to security events.
    • Focus on application security, including secure software testing and vulnerability management.
    • Understand common vulnerabilities, the cyber threat landscape, and risk-based cybersecurity.
    • Learn strategies for enhancing cyber resilience and maturity.
    • Gain expertise in handling ransomware and malware threats.
    • Learn about malware analysis and digital forensics.
    • Explore advanced protection techniques to respond to and mitigate malware incidents effectively.
    • Master ethical hacking techniques, including reconnaissance, scanning, and exploitation.
    • Learn to use the MITRE framework to understand attack methodologies.
    • Improve your organization’s security posture by applying these insights.
    • Develop hands-on skills in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
    • Explore techniques like sniffing, social engineering, denial of service attacks, and cloud security.
    • Identify and address security weaknesses across different environments.
    • Apply your knowledge through practical capstone projects that simulate real-world security challenges.
    • Engage in multiple projects designed to integrate and demonstrate your skills.
    • Experience a comprehensive, hands-on approach to showcasing your expertise.
Electives:
    • Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by faculty from IIT Kanpur.
    • Gain insights into advancements in cybersecurity.
    • Understand the essential skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing domain.
    • Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by former NPCI expert
    • Learn about the practical application of acquired skills in Cybersecurity
    • Explore cutting-edge topics in generative AI, prompt engineering, and ChatGPT.
    • Gain hands-on skills and practical insights into real-world business applications.
    • Learn to apply Generative AI effectively and master prompt engineering for customized outputs.
       
    • Explore generative AI's role in cybersecurity, including its impact on threat intelligence, playbooks, and combating phishing, malware, and deepfakes.
    • Understand how generative AI can enhance defense strategies and threat prediction.
    • Investigate NLP strategies for improving cybersecurity defenses and anticipating threats.
    • Explore Microsoft Azure's core services, including computing, networking, and storage.
    • Understand Azure's architectural components and tools for security, governance, and administration.
    • Investigate how Azure supports cloud computing concepts and prepares you for a career in cloud technology.
    • Explore the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity in Microsoft environments.
    • Understand key concepts and tools for securing identities, managing compliance, and protecting information.
    • Investigate how Microsoft solutions integrate security, compliance, and identity management to enhance organizational protection.
    • Explore advanced security features and tools in Microsoft Azure to protect cloud environments.
    • Understand identity and access management, platform protection, and data security in Azure.
    • Investigate how to manage security operations and implement threat protection to secure your Azure infrastructure.

18+ Skills Covered

  • Operating Systems Fundamentals
  • System Architecture
  • Virtual Memory Concepts
  • Networking Concept
  • Network Protocols
  • Firewalls and Security Protocols
  • SIEM Systems
  • MITRE Framework
  • Identity Management IAM
  • Network Forensics
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Penetration Testing
  • Secure Coding Practices
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Risk Management

11+ Tools Covered

Wireshark CybernmapNiktoMetasploit CyberBurp SuiteChatGPTShodannessusAIRCRACK-NGJohn the RipperKali Linux

Program Advisors

  • Dr. Sandeep Shukla

    Dr. Sandeep Shukla

    Professor, Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur

    Prof. Sandeep Shukla is the Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Center for Cyber Security and Cyber Defense of Critical Infrastructure at IIT Kanpur. He has a Ph.D. and MS in Computer Science from the State University of New York.

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Career Support

Simplilearn Career Assistance

Simplilearn’s Career Assist program, offered in partnership with Talent Inc, is a service to help you to be career ready for the workforce and land your dream job in U.S. markets.
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Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

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Cybersecurity Industry Trend

The global cybersecurity market is set for explosive growth, driven by AI cloud solutions and increased awareness. 

Job Icon14.3% CAGR

between 2024 and 2029

Source: Fortune Business
Job Icon3.5 Million

Unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2025

Source: Linkedin
Job Icon$80 -$100K

Average Annual Salary

Source: ISC2

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.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    IT & Telecommunication - 51%Cloud - 14%Fintech - 13%Healthcare & Pharma - 12%Others - 10%
    Companies
    Dell
    Wells Fargo
    Tata Consultancy Services
    Ernst & Young
    Amazon
    Infosys
    IBM
    Accenture
    Barclays
    JP Morgan Chase
    Microsoft

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

Reserve Your Seat

An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application

STEP 3

Start Learning

Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity, candidates:

Must have a B.E., B.Tech, BCA, MCA, or equivalent in a technical field
1+ year of work experience is preferred
With a non-programming background can also apply

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this program is $ 2,499

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

$ 2,499

Pay In Installments, as low as

$ 250/month

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Program Benefits

  • Program completion certificate from IIT Kanpur
  • Exposure to prompt engineering, ChatGPT, generative AI etc
  • Practice labs and projects with integrated labs
  • Industry-recognized certificates for Microsoft courses
  • Active recruiters include Amazon, CISCO, Microsoft and more

Program Cohorts

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Cybersecurity FAQs

  • How do I enroll in the Executive Certificate Program In Cyber Security?

    To enroll in this cybersecurity course, you must complete the online application. Our admissions panel will review your application and contact you by email if you’ve been selected. You can pay the admissions fee to start the course.
     

  • What is red team certification?

    Red Team certification is a specialized cybersecurity certification that validates an individual's skills in offensive security techniques. Red team-certified professionals are trained to simulate real-world cyberattacks and conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. This certification focuses on advanced penetration testing, social engineering, and threat emulation to strengthen security posture.

  • What is the difference between the red and blue teams in cybersecurity?

    In cybersecurity, the red team focuses on offense, simulating real-world attacks, finding vulnerabilities, and exploiting weaknesses in an organization's security. They usually mimic the tactics of malicious hackers. 

    However, the blue team defends, detects, responds to, and mitigates these simulated attacks. In short, the red team tries to break in, and the blue team protects the system, maintaining the dynamics of organizational security. Simplilearn’s network security course covers both concepts, which will help you explore a career in cybersecurity.
     

  • What is network security certification?

    Network security certification is a credential that validates your expertise in protecting and securing network infrastructures. Simplilearn’s network security certification training covers topics like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and risk management strategies. Getting certified in network security demonstrates your knowledge and skill in safeguarding networks from cyber threats and enhancing data security. Simplilearn also offers penetration and VAPT testing training, which teaches you to apply best preventive and corrective measures practices.

  • What does a certified network security professional do?

    Certified network security professionals protect an organization’s network from cyber threats. They are adept in implementing security protocols, monitoring vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. They configure firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems to safeguard data, prevent breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance. Simplilearn’s network security certification course teaches professionals to assess risks, perform regular security audits, and collaborate with IT teams to enhance network security.
     

  • What are the benefits of enrolling in a computer network security course?

    A computer network security course opens up various mid-senior to senior-level job roles in industry sectors like BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, government security, etc. Simplilearn’s computer network security course teaches critical skills to protect systems from cyber threats, enhancing your ability to safeguard sensitive data. It equips you with knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, encryption, and risk management. If you want to get into cybersecurity roles and keep up-to-date with the latest security technologies and best practices, this course is best suited for you.

  • How good are the trainers at Simplilearn? Or Who are the instructors for this Network Security Training, and how were they selected?

    We have highly qualified instructors who are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience for this network security program. Each instructor 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.
     

  • What will be the expected salary range after earning an executive network security certificate?

    A network security professional earns an average annual salary between INR 5 Lakhs and INR 10 Lakhs. However, in the USA, a cyber security engineer can earn an average yearly wage of up to USD 124,409.

  • What will be the career path after completing the Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity?

    An Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity opens various job roles across industry sectors. After earning your cybersecurity certificate from Simplilearn, you can explore job roles like cybersecurity analyst, information security manager, and security consultant. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand in industries like BFSI, healthcare, or government to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance. Simplilearn’s training program can help you get into leadership roles in security strategy, risk management, pentest vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
     

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. Our dedicated team also provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. You will have lifetime access to the forum, even after completing your Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity with us.

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Simplilearn learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.
     

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity?

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity offers a well-structured and industry-relevant curriculum. Simplilearn testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.

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  • PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.