Program Description
• Implement and drive cybersecurity technologies
• Showcase hands-on applications of advanced tools and frameworks
• Transition towards mainstream cybersecurity roles at pace
• Elevate your cybersecurity skills with AI
Key Highlights
A comprehensive AI-integrated cybersecurity curriculum designed by leading IIT Madras faculty
Integrated CISSP training by industry veterans for globally recognised certification
Three-in-one certification: from IITM Pravartak, CISSP training (ISC²-aligned), and IBM in high-impact domains
Hands-on expertise in both foundational cybersecurity and advanced AI modules including adversarial defence, malware detection, SOC automation, and more
Practical knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27017, GDPR, CIS Benchmark, etc.
Learn from expert IIT faculty through weekly recorded video lectures
Optional 2-day campus immersion at the prestigious IIT Madras Research Park
Career success support including a 6-month pro-membership to IIM Jobs and AI-powered CV-building tool
Learning Format
Online
Duration
28 Weeks
Certified by
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
and
Emeritus
Program Fee
Education Qualification
Minimum Graduate; Diploma Holders with min. 5 years of work experience
Suggested Prerequisites
No specific pre-requisites
Teaching Hours
8-10 hours/week
Lead Faculty
Prof. Noor Mahammad
Dr. Noor Mahammad SK is part of several IIT Madras Skill development programs and projects in the domain of cybersecurity. Also, Dr. Noor Mahammad SK is a distinguished professor of Computer Science at IIIT Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram. He has more than 14 years of experience in this domain, he is an expert in domains such as Cybersecurity, Network System Design, Software for VLSI design, evolvable hardware, reconfigurable computing, and much more. A highly respected researcher, Dr. Noor has authored numerous papers featured in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals.
