Practical Approach to Cyber Security

BY
TCS iON Digital Learning Hub

Learn about the various aspects of cyber attacks and the possible defense techniques to counter the threats with this course.

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Months

Fees

₹ 20000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Collaborators National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Patna
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 ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certification program is developed for the students to get an overview of the different kinds of threats and challenges against the security systems guarding the information and database. This online course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub for five to six months.

This program is delivered through digital lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions in a virtual learning environment for the students to get a hands-on experience with the concepts and theories. The mentors of this certification course, Dr, Mainack Mondal (associate professor in the department of computer science at IIT Kharagpur), Prince Komal Boonila (founder and director of Synergy Systems), Tarun Kumar Kushwaha (CTO, Synergy Systems), and Mayur Agnihotri(Information Security Specialist. 

The ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online certification course enables students to get digital certificates, five credits, and opportunities for internships and jobs by the end of the course.

The highlights

  • Online course
  • Five months program
  • Course instruction in English
  • Internships
  • Career assistance
  • Mentors
  • Digital certificate
  • Five credits

Program offerings

  • Online materials
  • Three lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Hands-on sessions
  • Community learning
  • Digital classroom
  • Industry assignments
  • Practice assessments
  • Summative assessments
  • Certificates
  • Five credits

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 20,000  (Inclusive of GST)

The students of this course are required to pay the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certification fee after registration.

Practical Approach to Cyber Security fee structure

Course Fee

Rs 20,000

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

TCS iON

Who it is for

The ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online certification program is aimed at the students who belong to the engineering sector and the industry professionals who wish to develop a potential career as information security analysts, computer systems administrators, risk management specialists, and junior penetration tester.

Eligibility criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The students of the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online training will become eligible for the verifiable online certificates as per the following aspects,

Certificate of achievement - The candidates will have to score at least 40% in Part A, 50% in Part B, and a total average of 50% in the summative assessment.

Certificate of participation - Students can get the participation certificate after completing the course study, assignments, projects, and practice assessments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cyber security Knowledge of computer networking Knowledge of cryptography

The ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certification syllabus is designed for the learners to understand the aspects of data breaches, distributed denial-of-service(DoS) attacks, and other kinds of cyberattacks. The students are trained on the defense mechanisms, the strategies of cyber security, and the concepts of cryptography. By the end of the course, participants will have knowledge of trends in cyber security and the practical applications of security systems to protect information systems and computer networks.

The syllabus

Need for Cyber Security and Security Mindset

Threat Modelling and Security Architecture

Basics of Cryptography

  • Historical overview, asymmetric/symmetric ciphers, hash functions
  • Digital signature, certificate, transport layer security (TLS)

Web Security: Web Attacks and Defences

  • How internet and web works: underlying techniques recap
  • SQL injection attacks and mitigation
  • Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and defences
  • Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and defences
  • Web tracking and web privacy

Network Security

  • Network threat model
  • Tools of the trade: ping, nmap, traceroute, wireshark, tcpdump
  • Protocol attacks: blind spoofing, SYN flooding
  • DDoS attacks and defences
  • Botnets and crimeware
  • VPN and firewalls

Authentication and Access Control

  • Access control models
  • Passwords: attacks and defences
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Biometrics

Database Encryption

  • Encrypted file systems
  • Application-level encryption

Usable Security: Design Principles

  • Behavioural nudging for users
  • Security notifications

Security in Practice

  • Security auditing
  • Compliance course syllabus

Admission details

You can apply for the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security course by TCS iON digital learning hub as the following steps,

Step 1: Find the course page using the link,

https://learning.tcsionhub.in/courses/industry-honour-certification/practical-approach-to-cyber-security/

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

Step 3: Fill in the details and register for the course.


Filling the form

The students applying for the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online training will have to enter their name, email address, and their phone number on the registration form.

Evaluation process

The candidates of this TCS industry honors certification course will receive the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certificate of achievement after clearing the summative assessment that is held at the end of the course.

How it helps

The ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certification benefits the students by giving them opportunities for internships, with career and skill development. The students will gain expertise in the practical aspects of cyber security and defense systems.

Instructors

Mr Prince Komal Boonlia
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Tarun Kumar Kushwaha
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Mayur Agnihotri
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Alok Tripathi
Director
National Institute o...

FAQs

Which educational platform offers the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online course?

The course is provided by the TCS iON digital learning hub.

What are the prerequisites for the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ certification course?

The course doesn’t require any prior experience or knowledge.

How many credits will I get for the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online certification?

You will get five credits for this course.

How can I write the re-exam for the summative assessment in the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security training?

You can register for the exam and pay the exam registration fee.

What mode of learning is followed in the ‘Practical Approach to Cyber Security’ online classes?

The students adapt to a digital learning environment.

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