M.Tech in Cyber Security is a specialized postgraduate program focusing on advanced concepts, techniques, and practices in cybersecurity. It covers topics such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure software development, and cybersecurity management.
Graduates can pursue various career paths in cybersecurity, including roles such as cybersecurity engineer, security consultant, penetration tester, security architect, incident responder, cryptographer, and cybersecurity researcher. Career opportunities exist in government agencies, financial institutions, technology companies, and cybersecurity firms.
The curriculum usually includes advanced courses in areas such as advanced cryptography, cyber threat intelligence, malware analysis, digital evidence analysis, network forensics, secure coding practices, and cybersecurity risk management.
Many M.Tech programs in Cyber Security incorporate practical components such as lab exercises, projects, case studies, and internships to provide students with hands-on experience. Students may have opportunities to work with industry-standard tools and technologies and gain practical skills applicable to real-world cybersecurity challenges.