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./B.C.A.or equivalent or a higher degree
Engineering Degree.
(all the above qualifications in the area of Electrical Sciences*/ Computer Sciences*).
*Electrical/Electronics/Communications/Telecommunications/Instrumentation & control - Engineering
*Computer Science/ information Technology /Information Science/Computational Science /Computer Applications.
AND Must have a valid score in the GA and CC paper of the "Eligibility-Cum-Ranking-Test"

Pre-requisites:

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

Course commences:
Due to certain unforeseen circumstances, C-DAC Mumbai's PGDIS-September 2010 course batches at Juhu and Bengaluru stand postponed to February-2011

Eligible candidates from the July 11, 2010 test may please take note of this. They are also informed that C-DAC Mumbai will consider their applications for the February-2011 course without having to appear for the CST-2011 exam. However they will be called to appear for a personal interview just before the PGDIS February 2011 course commencement.

Duration of the Course:

  • 6 months (part time on all Sundays from morning 9.30 am till 5.00 pm in C-DAC Juhu)
  • 6 months (part time on all Saturdays from morning 9.30 am till 5.00 pm in C-DAC Bengaluru)

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. 30,000/- 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:

Please read the details of the Eligibility-Cum-Ranking-Test on the link http://cst.cdacmumbai.in

Click here to download the application form (pdf)

PGDIS course registration form for candidates:

  • who have valid CST-2010 Score or
  • who have got exemption/waiver from Eligibility Test on July 11, 2010

Click here to download the application form (pdf)

Course Venues:

• C-DAC, Juhu, Mumbai - Admissions open through the July 11, 2010 Eligibility-Cum-Ranking-Test
• C-DAC, Electronics City, Bengaluru - Admissions open through the July 11, 2010 Eligibility-Cum-Ranking-Test

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
Click here to send mail
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

Sr. No.

Module Name

Description of Module

Objective

1.

Introduction to Modern Cryptography

Core (5 weeks)

Provides theoretical and practical aspects of crypto systems and PKI

2

Network Security

Core (6 weeks)

Provides conceptual and practical hands-on experience related to perimeter and Systems security

3

Intrusion Detection & Prevention

Core (5 weeks)

Provides insights on attack detection, intrusion analysis and incident response

4

Offered Electives:

  • Internetwork Security
  • Industrial Network Security
  • Wireless & Mobile security
  • Application Security

One Elective (8 weeks)

Only one of the mentioned electives have to be pursued by students.

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