Advanced Certification Program in
Cyber Security and Cyber Defense

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the cyber security threat landscape. There has been a surge in Work from Home, triggered by this pandemic. Our home networks are far more vulnerable than enterprise networks. As usual, cybercriminals are bound to exploit it. Since the beginning of the crisis, nearly 2000 malicious coronavirus-themed websites have been set

Amid COVID-19 crisis, new high-profile cyber attacks seem to constantly flood news headlines. No wonder the need for cyber security professionals is urgent and daunting. Besides, the world’s transition towards aggressive digitization has also marked cyber security as one of the biggest threats to the economy over the next decade. India has reported a hike

The safety of our faculty and participants is of utmost importance. Keeping in mind the same, we are starting the Programme in August with interactive online classes that can be attended from the safety of home. The campus visits will be scheduled once it is safe to travel and gather in the campus-based on Government

You will need the following infrastructure to access our platform: Device: A Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone with camera and mic.Internet: A regular broadband/wifi connection or a mobile 4G connection.Note: Proctored online assessments can be taken only on a Desktop/Laptop with a web camera and mic (not allowed on tablets/smartphones).

Groups can conveniently connect among themselves at an appointed time for group work, outside the online classes. This feature comes in handy during group activities and projects. Students can also use the platform 24 x 7 to engage and learn from their peers using our interactive discussion forums available under each course of the Programme.

Our recorded videos have an AI-generated Table of Content (TOC) to help easy and smart navigation within the videos. Students can click on the items under TOC to directly jump to the relevant section in a video. Video archives also have a Phrase Cloud of keywords/phrases used in the video. Students can click on a

Given the current crisis due to Covid-19, we understand that participants may have a challenge with cash flows. In order to enhance the programme fee payment flexibility, we have increased the tenure of our interest-free (0% EMI) loans. As a result of this, your financial burden gets reduced. You may contact your Relationship Manager for

It is estimated that there will be roughly 200 billion connected devices by 2020. Rapid convergence of Mobility, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing is leading to an explosive increase in security threats and the need for Cyber Defense experts to combat these threats is becoming all the more important. The demand for such professionals

The Advanced Certification Program in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense by IIT Kanpur is designed for current or aspiring Cyber Security professionals who are passionate about exploring disruptions in Cyber Security technology. The program combines deep academic rigor with an intense practical hands-on approach to equip participants to master in-demand skills and capabilities relevant to

A trailblazer in Computer Science Research and Education Hosts C3i, India’s #1 Cyber Security research center at IIT Kanpur Experts globally recognized for contribution to Cyber Security and Cyber Defense Ranked among top engineering colleges by NIRF 2019 Collaborates with global centers of excellence (Israel and USA) in Cyber Security Built on World-class Academic Research

Build expertise in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense Learn from world-class faculty of IIT Kanpur Get IIT Kanpur Certification Network and collaborate with Cyber Security Experts

Dr. Sandeep ShuklaProfessor, IIT KanpurDr. Shukla is an IEEE Fellow, ACM distinguished scientist and Subject Matter Expert in Cyber Security of cyber-physical systems and Blockchain Technology. He currently heads the Computer Science and Engineering Department at IIT Kanpur. A recipient of various prestigious honours, he serves as a joint-coordinator for the C3I Center and the

Tech professionals building their Cyber Security career Engineers who want to research and build cutting-edge applications in Cyber Security and Cyber Defense Professionals who want to build an in-house Cyber Security team Startup founders interested in starting their own Cyber Security solutions

Global programs are not customized as per the Indian Market. They are also quite expensive compared to this program.

All participants are required to execute, before the start of the program, an agreement that consists of the standard Program Terms and Conditions. It has the following components: Part A: Etiquette and Platform Rights Classroom Etiquette & General Policy Guidelines Tools and Platforms in Use Tools and Platforms: Terms of Use Part B: Honor Code

The eligibility criteria to join this program is as follows: Education Computer Science background Experience Graduate with 1+ year experience (or) Diploma with 3+ years experience

Selection for the program will be done by IIT Kanpur and is based on the education, work experience details and Statement of Purpose submitted by candidate along with their application.

Current and /aspiring Cyber Security professionals across India and abroad Tech professionals seeking a role change or career advancement Graduate with relevant background and 1+ years experience Diploma with relevant background and 3+ years experience

You can apply for this program online by submitting your duly filled application. Applicants will have to pay an application fee of ₹1000.

Participants who are not holding an Indian Passport or are not residing in India will be considered as an International Participant.

The program fee is ₹2,50,000 plus GST.

Yes. Flexible EMI options can be availed to pay the program fee.

Please refer to the fee section on the program page to know all the important dates.

No, the application fee is non-refundable.

No, the program fee is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

Building deep-tech expertise is an absolute necessity for professionals in this fast-changing world that is constantly disrupted by technology. Professionals have multiple options for funding. Sponsored by employer Self-funded Based on our experience in enabling 3000 professionals who have participated in our executive programs, self-funding seemed to be the most preferred option with over 80%

Program participants of all the DeepTech programs by TalentSprint are eligible to join the Career Accelerator.

Our Career Support platform will provide you the resources to help you showcase your professional profile with certification and capstone project experience on TalentSprint Alumni Network, LinkedIn, GitHub, Kaggle, among other platforms.

After the successful completion of your cohort of the program, you will get priority access to career opportunities in the industry through an exclusive Alumni portal. This will include internal job postings, job opportunities notifications shared by your peers, and personalized mentorship based on industry and experience.

Guidance on building a compelling professional profile with a DeepTech edge on various platforms., interview preparation and more.

Program participants can apply for startup mentorship. If selected, they get mentorship from experts and like-minded professionals.

You will find openings from leading global companies and exciting startups and others within the Career Accelerator.

No, TalentSprint will not be conducting placement drives. However you will get access to job opportunities and right guidance to help you in getting selected.

Career opportunities are updated as and when a program alumni posts it or when there is a suitable opportunity through our wide industry, alumni and peer network.

You get inputs from the alumni and peer network.

Yes, they can always update their profile at TalentSprint’s alumni page. In case they come across any issues doing that, then our Career Accelerator Executive will be happy to help.

With TalentSprint’s exclusive DeepTech community, you get a chance to network with industry peers and peers from different programs of TalentSprint. You get to find complementing synergies of common interests and learn about market developments and opportunities. Plus, you can get exclusive invitations for the DeepTalk Interactive Series, where leaders discuss all things DeepTech.

No, this is an exclusive initiative of TalentSprint and not connected with our partner institutions.

This program has an intensive curriculum that fosters hands-on learning. Important areas of focus are given below: Introduction to Cyber Security Network Security – VPN Access Control – MAC DAC UNIX Reverse Engineering Honeypot Web Security Application Security Malware Analysis – Memory Forensics Intrusion Detection – HIDS NIDS Secure Development – Secure Coding DevSecOp Android

A quiz will be conducted in the first week to gauge the understanding of participants. However, this will not be used for evaluation. Evaluation will be done based on the following: Short online quiz every week Capstone Project (to be done in groups)

The tentative timelines for project submission are as given below: Description Week Project Discussion and team (Maximum 5 people in a team) 3 Preliminary Documentation & finalization 5-7 Project specification and requirement document submission 11 Project report submission 23 Project Demo 24

A certificate of successful completion is provided upon completion of all requirements of the program. All examinations and evaluations related to the certification are carried out by IIT Kanpur.

Following are the prerequisites to join this program: Familiarization with the usage of computers, smartphones, and technology Basic knowledge of C/Java/Python programming Basic Knowledge of shell scripting

The total duration of the program is 20 weeks (120 Hours).

Cohort will commence in August 2021

The program will be delivered through faculty-led interactive live classes on TalentSprint’s direct to device platform during the weekends.

Online sessions will be held twice a week as given below: Saturdays : 11am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm Sundays : 11 am to 1 pm

All sessions will be conducted by IIT Kanpur faculty. Industry experts may be invited for sharing their valuable experience.

Reading material like papers, notes and manuals will be shared regularly through TalentSprint’s Online Learning Management System.

The attendance criteria is as follows: Campus visits to IIT Kanpur: Mandatory. Online sessions: 75% of the sessions have to be attended in full.

Yes, attendance will be recorded regularly during this program. Participants need to maintain a minimum 75% attendance for the online sessions.

Do not worry. In case you miss a session, you will be given access to view the recorded version of the session till the duration of the program. However, attendance would not be considered for watching the recorded archive.

No. This program caters to working professionals who aspire to hone their skills to better adapt and grow in the Cyber Security space. No placement assistance will be provided to the participants.

An internet connected device, Computer/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone, is enough to access the platform and online interactive sessions. Web-camera and Mic with necessary power backup will be needed for proctored online assessments.

TalentSprint’s platform is very robust and designed to have very high uptime. However, in case of any technical difficulty, you can write to TalentSprint’s technical support on cybersecurity.support@talentsprint.com and they would do their best to resolve your issue at the earliest possible.

IIT Kanpur has designed the curriculum of this program. All the program content will be delivered by the faculty from IIT Kanpur. The selection and certification will also be done by them.

IIT Kanpur took its pioneering steps towards Cyber Security by setting up C3i (Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security and Cyber Defense of Critical Infrastructures). The C3i is now on its way to create India’s first research centre whose mission is to research, educate, train and also spawn startups to create technological safeguards to protect critical

Please refer to the link given below to know about the infrastructure at C3i.https://cdn.talentsprint.com/misc/infrastructure_C3i.pdf

TalentSprint is the technology partner for this program. All the program content and online sessions will be delivered through TalentSprint interactive direct-to-device platform.