Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective

BY
TCS iON Digital Learning Hub , Skillsoft

Learn about the issues associated with the security of computers and networks and the methods to overcome the risks and challenges.

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Months

Fees

₹ 20000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Collaborators TCS
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
number of course credit 5

Course overview

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ online certification course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub for the students to develop their knowledge on the concepts of information risk management that involves preventing the risks, protecting, and securing the data of the organization. This online program is conducted for five to six months through online lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.

The TCS iON industry honors certification is aimed to deliver insights on strategies of information security and to understand and identify the possible threats to the information and network systems. Students of this online course are engaged with a virtual learning environment aided by academic and industrial support. The course mentors of this training program, Ajit Menon(Chief security officer of TCS) and Alok Tripathi(Director of NIELIT) offer professional guidance for the learner to gain industrial competence in the domain. The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification training equips the students with five credits and digital certificates by the end of the course.

The highlights

  • Online course
  • Four to five months
  • Five credits
  • Mentorship 
  • Career guidance
  • Internship 
  • Digital certificate

Program offerings

  • Online lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Practical sessions
  • Digital resources
  • Digital materials
  • Academic connect community
  • Industry connect community
  • Industry assignments
  • Practice assignments
  • Summative assignments
  • Digital certificates
  • Internships

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 20,000  (Inclusive of GST)

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification fee can be paid online through the course website.

Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective fee structure

Course Fee

Rs 20,000

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

TCS iON

Who it is for

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ training is organized for the engineering students who belong to the branch of computer science engineering and information technologyelectronics, and communication engineering. This course offers skills for the students to become information security analysts, information security executives, and network engineers.

Eligibility criteria

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ course requires students to have prior knowledge of the fundamental concepts of information systems, computer networks, and software development.

Certificate qualifying details

The students of the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ online training can receive the digital certificates based on the following criteria,

  • Certificate of Achievement - A minimum of 40% in Part A, 50% in Part B, and a total average of a minimum of 50% in the summative assessment. The students who are not able to clear the summative assessment are given the scorecard.
  • Certificate of Participation - Completion of the course along with the projects and practice assignments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cyber security Knowledge of itil Knowledge of computer networking Risk management

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification syllabus is designed for the students to acquire professional skills and knowledge of the concepts and strategies involved in security management of the information and the network systems. Students will learn to determine the probable risks and threats and equip them to come up with solutions and security models to prevent and overcome the threats. 

The syllabus

Introduction to Basic Security Services

  • Computer security concepts
  • Confidentiality and integrity
  • Security architecture for open systems
  • Computer security trends

Anatomy of an Attack

  • Network mapping using ICMP (internet control message protocol) queries
  • TCP (transmission control protocol) pings
  • TCP (transmission control protocol) and UDP (user datagram protocol) port scanning
  • FTP (file transfer protocol) bounce scanning
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • System and network penetration, denial-of-service - defense and response

Protocols Attacks and Defence Mechanisms

  • Network layer
  • Transport layer
  • Application layer

Malicious Software

  • Types of malicious software (malware)
  • Propagation - infected content, viruses, vulnerability exploit, worms and propagation social engineering - spam email, Trojans
  • Payload system corruption, attack agent - zombie, bots, information theft - keyloggers, phishing, spyware, stealth - backdoors, rootkits

Cryptographic Tools

Topics in Security

  • Security auditing - security auditing architecture, security audit trail, implementing
  • Legal and ethical aspects - cybercrime and computer crime, intellectual property, privacy, ethical issues

Admission details

The students interested in applying for the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ program should register online through the TCS iON digital learning hub website.

Step 1: Go to the course page using the link below,

https://learning.tcsionhub.in/courses/industry-honour-certification/information-security/ 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Activate Now’ button.

Step 3: Follow the instructions and enter the relevant information.

Step 4: Sign in to the course account to join the classes.


Filling the form

The applicants of the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification course are required to fill in their name, phone number, and email address to sign in to the course account.

Evaluation process

The participants will have to write the end-of-course summative assessment to get the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certificate of achievement.

How it helps

The ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification helps the students to understand the concepts of cybersecurity and other defense mechanisms involved in handling the risks and threats to the information and network systems in the organization. This certification benefits the students by enabling them to find several opportunities to develop their industry knowledge.

Instructors

Mr Ajit Menon
Chief Security Officer
Tata Consultancy Ser...

Mr Alok Tripathi
Director
National Institute o...

FAQs

Which educational platform offers the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification course?

This certification is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub.

How long will it take to finish the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ online certification course?

This course is organized for Four to Five months.

What is the mode of learning for the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ certification classes?

The course is conducted online through online lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.

What happens if I don’t write the summative assessments for the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ online training?

You can receive the certificate of participation for completing the course, projects, and practice assignments or can write the re-exam conducted for the summative assessment by paying the exam registration fee.

What is the eligibility to join the ‘Information Security - Practitioner's Perspective’ online course?

The students interested in joining the course are required to have background knowledge of information systems, computer networks and software development.

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