An advanced program focused on network defense, secure infrastructure design, ethical hacking, applied cryptography, and governance — preparing graduates to protect modern digital environments.
The M.Tech in Network & Cyber Security equips students with advanced skills in threat analysis, secure network architecture, incident response, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance. The program combines hands-on labs, red/blue team exercises and a final research or industry capstone.
Two-semester M.Tech program featuring coursework, labs and a thesis/capstone project focused on real-world cybersecurity challenges.
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Network Security & Architecture | 3 |
| Applied Cryptography & Key Management | 3 |
| Digital Forensics & Incident Response | 3 |
| Secure Systems Programming | 3 |
| Research Methods in Cyber Security | 3 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations | 3 |
| Blue Team Defence & SOC Operations | 3 |
| Cloud Security & Identity Management | 3 |
| Security Governance, Risk & Compliance | 3 |
| Thesis / Capstone Project | 6 |
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Architect and Forensics Specialist.
Hands-on labs and our red-team exercises were the highlight — they prepared me for a role in incident response.
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