Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security

Course Background

As more and more users use the Internet, demanding new applications, providing trustworthiness for data communications becomes more crucial. Varied threats exist in both perimeter security and data security layers. It is crucial that we have more expertise to handle the growing concerns related to information security related frauds. The course aims to provide a solid foundation to enlighten the finer aspects of vulnerabilities, threats and attacks and provide hands-on experience in setting up a trustworthy network environment for the users. The core modules of this program are tailored to orient the participant towards the essential aspects of information security such as cryptography and computer networks, and to provide specific emphasis towards the detailed practical aspects of network security methods and aspects related to security analysis and management. In addition to this, the course also offers an advanced intensive elective module that would enable the participant to apply and experience the real-world security challenges in specific sub-domains.

Course Objectives:

• To groom experts in the field of Information Security for taking up responsibilities such as Security Professional/ Security Analyst/ Network & System Administrator/Security Auditor/Ethical hackers
• To facilitate the candidates in taking industry certification exams.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA. or equivalent or a higher degree

• Engineering Diploma

(all the above qualifications only in the areas of Electrical Sciences */ Computer sciences*).

* Electrical/Electronics/Communications/Telecommunications/Instrumentation & Control – Engineering
* Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Science/Computational Science/Computer Applications.

Pre-requisites:

• Should have undergone courses on Programming and Computer Networks and/or Data communication

Course commences:
• February 2010

Duration of the Course:
• 6 months (part time on all Sundays from morning 9.30 am till 5.00 pm)

Organization of the Course:

The course is organized into three core modules and one elective module. Each module consists of several units. Each lecture session will be followed by lab sessions, where the students are provided with hands-on-training experience, on various networking tools. There will be evaluations for every module, and the students are expected to score atleast 50% to clear the module. Successful clearing of all the modules, including the elective is a must to secure the certification.

C-DAC possesses expertise in the following areas:-
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention System
• Cryptography Key Management System
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
which is used by various Government and defence organisations.

Course Fees:

Rs. 20,000/- payable by a Demand Draft by a crossed demand draft in favour of “C-DAC, Mumbai or C-DAC, Bengaluru” payable at Mumbai or Bengaluru.

How to Apply:

Download the application form, fill in, attach 2 copies of your latest passport-size photograph with your name written on the reverse of the photographs, attested copies of your convocation degree certificate or university provisional passing certificate, first semester to final semester mark-sheets and fee DD for Rs. 20,000/-.

Click here to download the application form (pdf)

Course Venues:

• C-DAC, Juhu, Mumbai - Admissions Closed
• C-DAC, Electronics City, Bengaluru - Admissions Open, Commencement date: 7th March 2010

Please send your registrations either to :-

The Course Administration Section
C-DAC
Gulmohar Cross Road No. 9, Juhu
Mumbai-400 049
Phone: 022-26201606, 26201574 (Extn. 304/305), 26703251
Fax: 022-26232195, 26210139
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Web-site: www.cdacmumbai.in/pgdis

OR

The Course Administration Section
C-DAC
68, Elecronics City
Hosur Road
Bengaluru-560 100
Phone: 080-28523300
Fax: 080-28522590

Overall Course Framework