• Admission Date

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  • Program duration

    6 Months

  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

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.

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

Cyber Security Course in Chennai 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)
  • Validate your learning with a Transcript from IIIT Bangalore
  • Attend Masterclasses from top faculty of IIIT Bangalore
  • Access to the IBM Learning Portal
  • Masterclass conducted by an ex-NPCI expert
  • Industry-recognized IBM certifications for IBM courses
  • Engage in capstone projects in 4 domains
  • Simplilearn's JobAssist helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
  • Experiential learning via multiple real-life innovation projects and capstones
  • Earn an industry-recognized Simplilearn certificate after completing each module
  • Empower your cybersecurity learning with generative AI

Cyber Security Training in Chennai 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

Cyber Security Course in Chennai 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

  • Hariharan Pandurangan

    I’m a GRC professional with over 15 years of experience in risk assessment, compliance, business continuity, and disaster recovery. transitioning into GRC for cybersecurity. I chose to upskill with Simplilearn to stay updated on industry trends, which helped me earn a promotion with a 30% salary hike. 

    Managerial Role
    Principal Consultant
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    (Wipro)
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  • Amit Kumar Das

    Amit Kumar Das

    Technical Consulting Engineer
    Technical Consulting Engineer(Cisco)
  • Pragya Patel

    Pragya Patel

    SOC Analyst
    SOC Analyst(BetaNXT)
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Career Support

Simplilearn JobAssist Program

Simplilearn Job Assist program is an India Specific Offering in partnership with IIMJobs.The Program offers extended support to certified learners to land their dream jobs.
IIMJobs Pro-Membership of 6 months for free

IIMJobs Pro-Membership of 6 months for free

Resume building assistance to create a powerful resume

Resume building assistance to create a powerful resume

Spotlight on IIMJobs for highlighting your profile to recruiters

Spotlight on IIMJobs for highlighting your profile to recruiters

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
    Cyber Security course learners from Dell, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Wells Fargo, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Ernst & Young, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Amazon, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Infosys, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from IBM, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Accenture, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Barclays, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from JP Morgan Chase, Chennai
    Cyber Security course learners from Microsoft, Chennai

Alumni Reviews

The instructors were very knowledgeable and experienced. The master classes were terrific, and the curriculum was robust and comprehensive. Simplilearn was the only platform that could match my expectations. So, I chose to take the course from Simplilearn. I am applying my skills at my work now.

Achyut Venkatesan

Senior Audit ManagerStandard Chartered

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

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this program is ₹ 1,54,999 (Incl. taxes)

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

₹ 1,54,999

Pay In Installments, as low as

₹ 6,940/month

We have partnered with the following financing companies to provide competitive finance options at as low as 0% interest rates with no hidden cost.

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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

Program Cohorts

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Cyber Security Course in Chennai FAQs

  • Which is the best cyber security course in Chennai?

    Looking for a cyber security certification course in Chennai? You can take the PGP certification in cyber security offered by Simplilearn in collaboration with NPCI. This Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity will help you develop expertise in defensive cybersecurity, application security, malware analysis, ethical hacking, etc. It will also provide you with a deep understanding needed to spot the opportunities for disruption in the cybersecurity industry.

  • What is the fees of cyber security course in Chennai?

    The admission fee for the cyber security course in Chennai offered by Simplilearn in collaboration with NPCI is Rs.1,54,999 (incl. taxes). However, you may look for referral codes or discounts while enrolling in the course.

  • What is the eligibility for online cyber security in Chennai?

    For admission to this Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity in Chennai, candidates should have 1 year of work experience, a bachelor’s degree with an average of 50% or higher marks, and a basic understanding of programming concepts. Simplilearn also offers a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

  • Who can take Cyber Security Course in Chennai?

    Anyone with 1 year of work experience in a relevant field, a bachelor’s degree with an average of 50%, and a basic understanding of programming concepts can enroll in the Cyber Security Course in Chennai.

  • What makes Simplilearn the best cyber security training institute in Chennai?

    The PGP cyber security course in Chennai offered by Simplilearn provides a comprehensive education. It leverages IIIT Bangalore's academic excellence, NPCI's expertise in secure retail and digital payments, and Simplilearn's unique teaching pedagogy to provide a deep understanding of defensive cybersecurity, application security, malware analysis, ethical hacking, etc. This course helps you spot the opportunities for disruption in the cybersecurity industry.

  • What are the available modes of study for cyber security training in Chennai by Simplilearn?

    The PGP Cyber Security course in Chennai, offered by Simplilearn in collaboration with NPCI, is offered in a fully online format.

  • Should I do an online course for cyber security, or should I go to a cyber security institute in Chennai?

    Simplilearn’s online PMP cyber security certification in Chennai, offered in collaboration with NPCI and IIT Bangalore, is best to obtain a virtual internship certificate and gain experience via a remote internship. This program will help you gain a certificate from IIIT Bangalore and Virtual Internship Certificate from NPCI by sitting in the comfort of your home.

  • 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 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.

Advanced Executive Program In Cybersecurity - Chennai

Belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, previously known as Madras, is its capital city and is located at a prime spot on the Coromandel coast. The Indian Census of 2011 showed that Chennai ranks sixth among the most populous cities in the country. The 70.9 lakh residents of Chennai also make it the fourth on the list of the most populous urban agglomerations in India. 

Thanks to the large population and thriving industries in the city, the GDP of the city was estimated to be US $200 billion, with an 8.17% of expected growth rate in 2019. With the aerospace and automotive industry taking over the city, Chennai is coming to be called the Detroit of South Asia.   

Besides being a giant in productivity and contributing to the nation's economy, you can find Chennai to be a city with many attractive locations to visit. It might be nearly impossible to compile the names of all the must-see sights in Chennai, but here are a few of them:

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