Course Overview:
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Data Analytics equips students with critical skills in cybersecurity, data analysis, and digital forensics. This program integrates technical expertise and analytical skills to address modern security challenges and leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.
Duration: The program typically lasts 3 years, divided into six semesters.
Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Cybersecurity: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Threats and Vulnerabilities
Mathematics for Data Analytics: Statistics, Probability, and Linear Algebra
Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to Programming (Python/C++)
Computer Science Basics: Computer Organization, Operating Systems
Communication Skills: Technical Writing, Presentation Skills
Semester 2:
Network Security: Network Protocols, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems
Data Structures and Algorithms: Arrays, Lists, Trees, Graphs
Database Management Systems: Relational Databases, SQL, Data Normalization
Introduction to Data Analytics: Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization
Ethics in Cybersecurity: Legal and Ethical Issues, Compliance
Semester 3:
Cryptography: Encryption Techniques, Key Management, Cryptographic Protocols
Advanced Data Analytics: Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling
Operating Systems Security: Security Measures in Operating Systems, Malware Analysis
Web Security: Web Application Security, Secure Coding Practices
Software Engineering: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodologies
Semester 4:
Cyber Threat Intelligence: Threat Analysis, Cyber Intelligence Gathering
Big Data Analytics: Hadoop, Spark, Data Warehousing
Forensics and Incident Response: Digital Forensics, Incident Management
Cloud Security: Cloud Computing Models, Cloud Security Best Practices
Elective 1: Specialized topics such as AI in Cybersecurity or Blockchain
Semester 5:
Advanced Network Security: VPNs, Advanced Firewall Configurations
Machine Learning for Data Analytics: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning
Cyber Law and Compliance: Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity, GDPR, HIPAA
Ethical Hacking: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment
Elective 2: Emerging Technologies or Advanced Research Topics
Semester 6:
Capstone Project: Real-world Cybersecurity or Data Analytics Project
Internship: Practical Experience in Industry
Elective 3: Specialized Electives based on current trends or student interest
Professional Development: Career Preparation, Industry Trends
Average Fees: The average fee for a Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Data Analytics in India ranges from ₹80,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Entrance Exams: Some institutions may require entrance exams such as JEE, BITSAT, or institution-specific tests.
Semester Exams: Regular examinations conducted by the respective universities or colleges.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
BITS Pilani
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
University of Delhi (DU)
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K), Thiruvananthapuram
Government Engineering College, Kozhikode
Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi
Model Engineering College, Ernakulam
College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET)
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (close to Kerala)
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (KUDSIT), Thiruvananthapuram
Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Ernakulam