• Program duration

    6 Months

  • Learning Format

    Self-Paced Learning

Why Join this Program

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    IIIT Bangalore Advantage

    Ranked India's #1 Technical University (Private) as per the survey of India Today, 2021.

    Ranked India's #1 Technical University (Private) as per the survey of India Today, 2021.

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    IBM’s Industry Expertise

    Get Access to the IBM Portal and earn industry-recognized IBM course certificates.

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    Gen AI with Cybersecurity

    Live online classes on new cutting-edge GenAI, threat intelligence, and advanced defense strategies

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    Hands-on Experience

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

Take the first step to your goals

Lifetime access to self-paced e learning content

Corporate Training

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

Program Overview

This Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity, in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore and IBM, will equip you with the skills to transform your organizations cybersecurity strategy. You will learn comprehensive approaches to cryptography, API security, encryption, network security, malware analysis, penetration testing, and more.

Key Features

  • Program completion certificate from IIIT Bangalore (Digital & Physical)
  • Attend Masterclasses from top faculty of IIIT Bangalore
  • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
  • Validate your learning with a Transcript from IIIT Bangalore
  • Masterclass conducted by an ex-NPCI expert
  • Engage in capstone projects in 4 domains
  • Industry-recognized IBM certifications for IBM courses

Post Graduate Program Advantage

Boost your resume and showcase skills in ethical hacking, defensive cybersecurity, malware analysis, enterprise security, and other cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. Earn an IBM certificate to become a globally recognized specialist.

  • Program Completion Certificate

    Collaborating with IIIT Bangalore:

    • IIIT Bangalore will issue your program certificate directly within 90 days of program completion
    • Masterclasses from the top IIIT Bangalore faculty
    • IIIT Bangalore Program Transcript
  • IBM Certificate

    IBM Collaboration:

    • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
    • Earn an official course completion certificate from IBM

Program Details

Learn and practice the latest concepts with multiple project labs to stand out as an industry-ready cybersecurity professional. This cybersecurity course in India starts with fundamental skills before moving on to advanced cybersecurity technologies.

Learning Path

  • Induction for Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity
    • Get started with the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore and IBM.
    • Explore everything about this unique program covering advanced cybersecurity concepts and kickstart your journey as a cybersecurity professional.
  • AEP CS - Enterprise Infrastructure Security
    • In this course, you will gain knowledge and skills in a series of advanced and current concepts in cyber security, and related to enterprise and infrastructure security.
    • After the completion of this module, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the NICE framework, security controls, networking concepts, traffic analysis, packet analyzers, sniffers, firewalls, SIEM, VLAN, VPN, identity and access management, and much more.
  • AEP CS - Application and Web Application Security
    • In this course, you will get to learn about a wide range of topics including OWASP tools and methodologies, insecure deserialization, clickjacking, black box testing, white box testing, fuzzing, symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, hashing, digital signatures, API security, patch management, and more.
    • Upon completion, learners will have gained knowledge and skills in these areas to enhance their understanding of application and web security.
  • AEP CS - Ransomware and Malware Analysis
    • In this course, you will get an overview of how to detect, analyze, and protect yourself and your company from ransomware attacks.
    • Gain insights into analyzing ransomware behaviors, such as encryption techniques
  • AEP CS - Ethical Hacking and VAPT
    • In this course, you will also gain an understanding of the finer nuances of advanced hacking concepts, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
    • This course provides you with the hands-on training required to master the techniques hackers use to penetrate network systems, helping you fortify your system against it.
  • AEP CS - CyberSecurity Capstone Project
    • In this course, you will apply cybersecurity skills learnt throughout the program.
    • Solve real-world challenges through projects, practice industry problems, and showcase your abilities to employers.
Electives:
  • IIIT Bangalore Cyber Security Master Class
    • Attend online interactive Masterclasses conducted by the faculty from IIIT Bangalore
    • Get insights about advancements in Cyber Security and understand the essential skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing domain.
  • Masterclass from Former NPCI Expert
    • Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by former NPCI expert
    • Learn about the practical application of acquired skills in Cybersecurity
  • IBM : Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
    • In this IBM module, you will understand the TCP/IP and OSI models are essential for grasping the theoretical foundations of network communication.
    • Learning about database vulnerabilities like SQL injection is crucial for recognizing and addressing common security risks in web applications.
  • IBM : Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics
    • In this IBM module, you will learn about pen testing tools for identifying security weaknesses, incident response techniques for effective handling of security incidents,
    • Understand the Importance of digital forensics in investigations, and automation for increased efficiency and customization in cybersecurity operations.
  • AEP CS - Gen AI with Cybersecurity
    • Gain insights into cutting-edge strategies for cyber defense and threat prediction.
    • Explore generative AI's critical role in cybersecurity, covering threat intelligence, report summarion, playbooks, and its impact on combating phishing, malware, misinformation, and deepfakes.

  • IBM : Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
    • Understand key cybersecurity concepts like governance, risk, compliance, AI ethics, and audits.
    • Identify cybersecurity laws and regulations, both national and international, and their impact on organizations.
    • Learn industry standards, including COBIT and SOC reports, to enhance security and ensure compliance.
  • Security Governance and Framework
    • Explore cybersecurity frameworks guiding industry practices,
    • Familiarize with compliance standards essential for professionals in cybersecurity to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

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13+ Skills Covered

  • Ethical Hacking
  • Penetration Testing
  • Defensive Cybersecurity
  • Cryptography
  • Ransomware Analysis
  • Malware Analysis
  • Enterprise Security
  • Network Concepts
  • Threat Hunting
  • Application Security
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Incident Management
  • Vulnerability Management

16+ Tools Covered

Kali LinuxBurp SuiteWebGoatnmapCuckooMetasploit CybernessusOpenVASubuntuNoribenNew RelicVirus-totalShodanOpenJDKRanSimNikto

Capstone Projects

  • Project 1

    A day in the life of a Security Analyst

    Review and update the organization’s password policy settings to comply with the latest security requirements.

  • Project 2

    A day in the life of a Malware Analyst

    Provide security to the bank's assets by examining, identifying, and understanding malware, such as viruses, worms, bots, rootkits, ransomware, and Trojan horse

  • Project 3

    A day in the life of a Network Consultant

    Provide security to the bank's assets by designing, integrating, and implementing complex network architecture solutions after reviewing the network security.

  • Project 4

    A day in the life of a Penetration Tester

    Run a gray-box penetration test using the tools at your disposal to probe for vulnerabilities that hackers with nefarious intent might be able to exploit to gather secure data.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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Program Advisors

  • Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan

    Professor & Dean (Academics), IIIT Bangalore

    Professor Chandrashekar Ramanathan has an extensive application software development experience spanning over 10 years in large multinational organizations. His current focus is in the area of information convergence, software engineering, application architectures, enterprise architecture.

  • Dr. V. Sridhar

    Dr. V. Sridhar

    Faculty In-Charge, Continuing Professional Education, IIIT Bangalore

    Dr. V. Sridhar has taught at many institutions across the world. He has received funding from different national and international sources for his research projects, recent ones being from Facebook. He has also been a member of Government of India committees on Telecom and IT.

  • Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Professor Srinivas Vivek

    Assistant Professor

    Professor Srinivas Vivek currently holds the Infosys Foundation Career Development Chair Professorship and is also a DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow. His main research interest is in the interplay between the theory and the implementation aspects of cryptographic systems.

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Career Growth Stories

  • Aakash Raymond

    I had a fantastic learning experience with Simplilearn, and the course helped boost my career. I was promoted from Cybersecurity Analyst Level -1 to Cybersecurity Analyst Level -2 with a 40% salary hike. 

    CS Analyst L1
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    (Wipro)
    CS Analyst L2
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    (Wipro)
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  • Archit Mishra

    Archit Mishra

    Senior Specialist Cybersecurity
    Senior Specialist Cybersecurity(AT&T)
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Cybersecurity Industry Trend

The global cyber security market size stood at USD 112.01 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 345 billion by 2026.

Job Icon13.1 % CAGR

between 2021 and 2029

Source: Fortune Business
Job Icon$345 billion

Market Growth by 2026

Source: Market Research
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Average Annual Salary

Source: Glassdoor

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.

  • Industry
    The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    BFSI - 35%Fintech - 20%IT & Telecommunication - 18%Healthcare & Pharma - 15%Others - 12%
    Companies
    Dell
    Wells Fargo
    Tata Consultancy Services
    Ernst & Young
    Amazon
    Infosys
    IBM
    Accenture
    Barclays
    JP Morgan Chase
    Microsoft

Alumni Review

My experience with the Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security was great. The course covered all aspects of cybersecurity in detail, including topics like malware, penetration testing, and network security. It helped me switch my job to the cybersecurity domain. 

Pragya Patel

SOC AnalystBetaNXT

What other learners are saying

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 Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity, candidates should have:

1 year of work experience is preferred, but not mandatory
A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
Basic understanding of programming concepts

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Program Benefits

  • Complete this Cyber Security program while you work
  • Exposure to prompt engineering, ChatGPT, generative AI etc
  • Course Completion Certificate from IIIT Bangalore
  • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
  • Active recruiters include: Amazon, CISCO, Microsoft and more

FAQs

  • What is the advanced executive program in Cyber Security?

    The advanced cyber security certificate program offered by Simplilearn is a thorough training course that complies with industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, and CISSP. It is intended to give students fundamental to advanced Cyber Security abilities. The program offers an industry-relevant curriculum, case studies, simulated exams, and lifelong access to class recordings. Learners can enroll in this program to explore careers like cyber security analyst and ethical hacker.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    For admission to this cybersecurity course in India, candidates must have:

    • A bachelor's degree with an average score of at least 50 percent
    • At least one year of work experience
    • A basic understanding of programming concepts

  • What is the admissions process for this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    The admissions process for this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity consists of three easy steps:

    • Interested candidates will need to apply by submitting the application form online.
    • Candidates will be shortlisted by an admission panel for this program in cybersecurity based on the application submitted.
    • Selected candidates will be awarded an offer of admission that they can accept by paying the program fee.

  • What does a cybersecurity professional do?

    Cybersecurity professionals are responsible for securely building and protecting IT infrastructure, networks, edge devices, and data and preventing and recovering from data breaches. They set user access policies and implement IAM solutions, monitor application and network performance to identify irregularities, deploy endpoint prevention and detection tools, perform regular audits for compliance, design and implement back and DR plans, develop comprehensive strategies to secure on-premises and cloud infrastructure, and more. 
     

  • What are the Benefits of Enrolling in this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    The benefits of enrolling in this cybersecurity program include:

    • Live online learning from top faculty at IIIT Bangalore
    • Leveraging IBM industry expertise
    • Hands-on experience with top cybersecurity tools, methods, and practical projects
    • Receiving a program completion certificate from IIIT B to validate your skills
    • Obtaining IBM certificates for related courses
    • Gaining exposure to gen AI tools and advanced threat intelligence strategies
       

  • What salary can I expect after completing the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    The salary you can expect after completing the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity can vary widely based on experience, location, industry, and specific job roles. The average annual salary of senior cybersecurity specialists in India is ₹20,94,904. Actual salaries may be higher or lower depending on individual circumstances. Bonuses, benefits, and stock options can significantly impact overall compensation. 

  • What career path can I pursue after completing the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    After completing this comprehensive executive cybersecurity program, professionals can pursue many different career paths. It depends on your interests, level of expertise, current role, etc., including:

    • Senior Security Engineer
    • Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
    • Lead Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
    • Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
    • Senior Cybersecurity Architect
    • Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
    • Senior Cloud Security Engineer
    • Senior Security Compliance Analyst And more

  • What should I expect from the Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity?

    As a part of this cybersecurity course in India,  you will receive the following:

    • Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity completion certificate from IIIT Bangalore
    • Virtual Internship Certificate from NPCI
    • Masterclasses from top faculty of IIIT Bangalore
    • Lifetime access to self-paced videos & class recordings to refresh the concepts
    • Enrollment in Simplilearn's JobAssist (only for India)

  • Who are the instructors for this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity, and how are they selected?

    We have highly qualified instructors who are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience for this PG in Cybersecurity. Each 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 is covered under the 24/7 Support guarantee?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls through our dedicated team and provide on-demand assistance through our community forum. Moreover, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completing your Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity.

  • Can I get a refund if I want to cancel my enrollment in this Advanced Executive Program in Cyber Security?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

  • Does Simplilearn have corporate training solutions?

    Discover how Simplilearn for Business can equip your teams with the latest AI and other digital skills, including industry certifications. Our tailored training and learning paths are designed for Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, offering targeted skill development for their workforce. Explore our comprehensive learning library, Simplilearn Learning Hub+, which features unlimited live interactive solutions that are available organization-wide. Our dedicated curriculum consultants collaborate with each client to identify and implement the ideal learning solutions for their teams' needs.
     

  • 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.

  • Are there any other online courses Simplilearn offers under Cyber Security?

    Absolutely! Simplilearn offers plenty of options to help you upskill in Cyber Security. You can take advanced certification training courses or niche courses to sharpen specific skills. Whether you want to master new tools or stay ahead with the latest trends, there's something for everyone. These courses are designed to elevate your knowledge and keep you competitive in the Cyber Security field.

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

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The Advanced Executive 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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