Electronics & ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati

About the Course

This Professional Certification Programme in Cyber Security covers foundational to advanced topics such as network security, ethical hacking, cloud security, cryptography, incident response, and forensics.

Flexible learning: Recordings + weekly live sessions
Practical projects: Real company briefs, mentor reviews
Career support: Portfolio & interview coaching
Research: Research paper writing assistance for further studies

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Duration

7–8 hours weekly engagement through live, queries, and hands-on sessions. Total 4 semesters of three months each.

Tools

Kali Linux, Nmap, Metasploit Framework, Wireshark, OpenVAS, Snort, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Career Prep

Resume building, portfolio preparation, mock interviews, and interview strategy tips.

Community

Active cohort groups with E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati alumni network.

Activities

On-campus orientation and immersion at the beginning and completion of the program.

Capstone & Research

Showcase-ready project reviewed by mentors and research paper guidance from IIT Guwahati veterans.

Why Choose Our Cybersecurity Certification?

Our cybersecurity solutions provide comprehensive protection for systems, networks, and sensitive data against modern cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access. Led by experienced professionals, we use AI-driven threat detection and industry best practices to ensure proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. We help organizations reduce risks, maintain compliance, and protect business continuity. Additionally, focus on user training and awareness strengthens the human layer of security, making your organization resilient against evolving challenges.

Introduction to the Field

Cybersecurity is a critical and rapidly evolving field focused on protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. With increasing digital adoption, organizations face growing risks such as data breaches, cyberattacks, and identity theft. Cybersecurity combines IT, networking, cryptography, and risk management principles to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Professionals in this field safeguard digital assets, maintain trust, and ensure secure operations across industries such as healthcare, finance, government, and education.

Key Benefits of This Certification

Practical & Applied Focus

Hands-on learning with real-world tools, labs, simulations, and case studies. Build problem-solving skills, technical confidence, and industry readiness.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Covers core and advanced cybersecurity concepts: network & system security, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, risk management, incident response, and compliance. Balanced theory + practical insights.

Expert-Led Training

Learn from industry practitioners and academics with real-world insights.

Career-Centric Approach

Career counseling, interview preparation, and a capstone project to enhance job readiness.

Four-Level Certification

Earn certificates after each semester to showcase progressive skill development.

Portfolio Building

Build a strong project portfolio, culminating with a Capstone Project that demonstrates your expertise.

Key Features

Designed to make you employer-ready and prepared for future studies.

Hands-on Learning

Project-based learning with real-world, portfolio-ready deliverables.

Dedicated Mentors

One-to-one mentor reviews and query assistance via email and live sessions.

Live Sessions

Weekly interactive sessions and masterclasses by eminent domain experts.

Certification

Industry-recognized certificates awarded after completion of each semester.

Eligibility

Open to professionals with 0+ years experience. Applicants with demonstrable project work preferred. Need-based scholarships available.

Next cohort:

April, 2026

Learning Path Visualization

Step-by-step path from fundamentals to capstone and research covering 15 detailed Modules.

IT & Cybersecurity Foundations

Initial 3 Modules of 90 Hours duration forming Semester I of the course.

Core Security Concepts

Intermediate 3 Modules of 90 Hours duration forming Semester II of the course.

Offensive & Defensive Security

Advanced 3 Modules of 90 Hours duration forming Semester III of the course.

Advanced Security, Compliance & Capstone

Portfolio-grade final capstone project + mock interviews + Research Paper Writing.

Syllabus

Detailed module breakdown — expand to view topics and resources.

Module 101 Python & Linux Foundation: Python Environment Setup and Essentials, Python Language Basic Constructs, Introduction to Linux and File Management.

Module 102 Introduction to Cyber Security & Information Security: What is Cyber Security, Overview, Need and Importance, Different Verticals.

Module 103 Working with Kali Linux 2021.1: Introduction to Kali Linux, Services in Kali (HTTP, SSH), Wget, curl, grep, awk, tail, head, watch, find, locate, Piping and Redirection, Python and Bash Scripting, Netcat, Socat, Powercat, Powershell, Wireshark, tcpdump, Note taking.

Module 201 Network Security: Security Controls, Networking Concepts, Traffic Analysis, Packet Analyzers, Sniffers, Firewalls, SIEM, VLAN, VPN.

Module 202 Incident Detection with SIEM: Understand the basic concepts of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Different SIEM Solutions, Deployment, Alert Triaging and Analysis, Use Case Examples for Application, Network, Host Level, and Compliance Incident Detection.

Module 203 Security Operations and Management: Understand SOC fundamentals, components (People, Processes, Technology), and SOC implementation.

Module 301 Identity and Access Management (IAM): Logical/Physical Access Management, Authentication, Authorization, Identity as Third-Party Service, Provisioning Lifecycle.

Module 302 Web Application Penetration Testing: OWASP Tools & Methodologies, Insecure Deserialization, Clickjacking, Black/White Box Testing, Fuzzing, Cryptography, Hashing, Digital Signatures, API Security, Patch Management.

Module 303 Malware Analysis: Types, Ransomware, Detection, Analysis.

Module 401 Ethical Hacking: Footprinting, Reconnaissance, Scanning, Enumeration, Vulnerability Analysis, System Hacking, Sniffing, Social Engineering, DoS, Session Hijacking, Evading IDS/Firewalls, Web Servers, SQL Injection, Wireless Networks, Mobile Platforms, IoT.

Module 402 Cloud Security: Infrastructure Security, Host/Application Security, Data Security & Storage, Authentication, Cloud Access, Cloud Contracting, Security Controls, Life Cycle Security.

Module 403 Software Development Security: Career Counselling, Interview Tips, Final Project Presentation.

Course Mentors

Experienced practitioners from IIT Guwahati in this field.

Meet the Instructors

Instructors of this course are IIT Guwahati Research Scholars and Staff in this field.

Feroza Haque

Project Manager
E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati

Mr. Manash Pratim Baishya

Project Engineer
E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati

Ms. Ershikha Das

Assistant Project Engineer
E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati

Get in touch

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Quick facts

8 weeks " Live + on-demand
1:1 mentor reviews
Capstone & portfolio review
Scholarships available

Cybersecurity