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IIT Kanpur

Executive Certificate Programme in Cyber Security

A rigorous, hands-on six-month grounding in cyber security from a premier engineering institute — with modern AI/ML woven in.

High demand6 months · 120 hrs*Weekend live*Campus visit*
6 months120 hours*
Weekend liveSat & Sun*
3-day campusC3i hub visit*
TechnicalMCA/equivalent*
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Programme overview

This six-month certificate gives technical professionals a rigorous, hands-on grounding in cyber security from one of India's premier engineering institutes. Across roughly 120 hours of live, faculty-led learning, it goes beyond traditional defence to weave in modern AI and ML applications in security — reflecting how the field actually works today.

Learning is practical: weekend live sessions are backed by labs, capstone projects, quizzes and assignments, plus a three-day campus visit that includes time at the institute's cyber security hub.

Key takeaways

  • Faculty-led, hands-on learning from a top engineering institute
  • Modern curriculum integrating AI/ML into cyber defence
  • Real practice through labs and capstone projects
  • A campus visit including the institute's cyber security hub

Why this programme

Faculty-led, hands-on learning from a top engineering institute
Modern curriculum integrating AI/ML into cyber defence
Real practice through labs and capstone projects
A campus visit including the institute's cyber security hub

Skills you'll build

Core cyber security principles and threat models
Defensive techniques and security tooling
Applying AI/ML to detection and defence
Hands-on problem solving through labs and projects

Who it's for

Professionals with a technical background — typically an MCA or equivalent technical qualification — who want a rigorous, applied route deeper into cyber security.

Curriculum

Principles and threat models.

Tooling and defence in practice.

Modern detection and defence.

Hands-on, applied projects.

Module summary is an original outline of the programme's themes; confirm the official syllabus before publishing.

Faculty & learning

Learn from IIT Kanpur faculty & industry mentors

Sessions are led by experienced faculty from the institution, supported by industry practitioners. Specific faculty are listed on the official programme page — we link to verified sources rather than publishing names here.

Career outcomes

92%report career impact within a year*
₹6.2Lavg. reported salary uplift*
500+hiring partners across cohorts*
4.8★learner satisfaction*

The certificate supports roles such as security analyst, cyber security engineer and SOC roles, and strengthens the security capability of developers and IT professionals moving deeper into the field.

Roles you can target

Security AnalystCyber Security EngineerSOC AnalystSecurity Consultant

Where alumni work*

AcmeNorthwindGlobexInitechUmbrella

* Aggregate outcomes and company names are illustrative placeholders. Replace with verified, audited data.

Eligibility, format & fees

ItemDetail (as per official sources, June 2026)*
Duration6 months, ~120 hours of immersive learning*
ScheduleLive weekend sessions (Saturday & Sunday) + a 3-day campus visit*
EligibilityMCA or equivalent in a technical field from a recognised institute/university*

Frequently asked questions

It's aimed at professionals with a technical background, typically an MCA or equivalent technical qualification, so a computing foundation is expected. A counsellor can suggest alternatives if you're starting fresh.

Yes — alongside live weekend classes, the programme includes a three-day campus visit with time at the institute's cyber security hub.

Roughly 120 hours across the six months, faculty-led.

Factual specifications sourced June 2026 from IIT Kanpur (E&ICT / C3i). Descriptions and FAQs are original to CampusWalkin. *Fees, eligibility and dates change — verify on the institution's official page before publishing.
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