IIT-K offers eMasters degree program on cyber security
Kanpur(Uttar Pradesh) [India] | Published : November 02, 2022
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is
offering a carefully curated and unique eMasters degree program on Cyber
Security for working professionals.
Developed by the Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur, this executive-friendly program is
taught by world-class faculty and researchers from IIT Kanpur.
According
to an official release, working professionals will have the flexibility to
complete the 60-credit 12-module industry-focused curriculum between 1-3 years.
The selection into this program is based on one's academic and professional
background. Therefore, GATE score is not required.The release said that with the
rapid evolution of the Internet, along with life-changing advantages, cyber
threats are also on the rise.
According to Gartner, by 2025, 45 per cent of
organisations might face attacks on their software supply chains.With data
multiplying, the risk of attack on important information systems, critical
infrastructure, and personal devices also multiplies.As per reports, India is
about to have over 1.5 million job vacancies in the cyber security sector by
2025 and to meet this upcoming talent gap, India needs to have a well-equipped
and skilled workforce for the changing cyber security landscape.
Last year
itself, India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) recorded over 14
lakhs cyber-attack incidents.Banking systems, communications, railways, armed
forces, power sectors are some of the critical infrastructures that are affected
by cyber threats.Apart from that, the advent of technologies like AI and IoT has
led to the increase of ransomware threats.Last year, India saw an estimated 120
per cent increase in ransomware attacks. Although most of them are from
third-party attackers, there is significant increase in attacks expected from
insiders in near future.
Data breaches, hacking, foreign espionage, and
cyber phishing are some key categories plaguing cyber security in India.Usage of
cloud-based services, sharing unauthorised data, financial exchanges on digital
payment platforms, social media communication, net banking, e-commerce are also
providing attack surfaces to the growing cyber threats.With the threat landscape
expanding, the neessity for more skilled professionals is also becoming a
priority.
The eMasters degree program from IIT Kanpur comes in to assist
professionals build capabilities for an evolving and volatile threat
environment. It will thoroughly train professionals in the methods and
technologies of Cyber Security.
Professionals and cyber security
enthusiasts will also become well-versed with the latest concepts to effectively
manoeuvre through the changing scenarios of the field.
Dr. Manindra Agarwal, Professor at Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, IIT Kanpur, said, "This one-of-a-kind program enables students to
stay ahead of the competition with future-proof training. Over 85 participants
of Batch 1 are reaping great benefits as this futuristic program prepares them
for the challenges of tomorrow. The participants gain theoretical knowledge
along with a hands-on experience of tools and technologies, which when put into
practice helps mitigate upcoming risks with utmost expertise."
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