Cyber Security from CourseCommitment, IIT Mandi

Minor in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

from CCE, IIT Mandi

DURATION

9 months | 3 Terms

Qualifier Test

31st March 2025

LIMITED SEATS

250 (per Cohort)

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Admission Process

Clear Qualifier Test

You must pass the exam to confirm your seat for the program.

Complete Onboarding

Only shortlisted candidates go through the onboarding process.

Start Learning

Learn from India's top educators and stand out from the crowd.

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Do you have what it takes?

To join this program, you must clear the Qualifier Test .

Topics Covered

Basic of Programming
Basics of Networking
Aptitude

Registration Process

Pay ₹99 and choose your slot
Unlock free mock test and practice before your final exam
100% refund, if you don’t qualify or if you qualify but choose not to enroll after counseling.

Things to remember

The duration of the test is 60 minutes
You can take the test only once on your allotted time
The test can only be taken on a desktop/laptop on Google chrome browser

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Key Highlights

Get certified with the CCE, IIT Mandi professors in cybersecurity training

Get 15 minor program credits

Build world-class Cyber Security & EH expertise

Access CCE, IIT Mandi minor in cyber security alumni network

Learn from the leading research faculty

5 day campus immersion

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Curriculum

Unlock the path to success with the mindset and perseverance of an IITian.

CSEH101: System Fundamentals

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Networking & Protocols: : Understanding TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and SMTP.

Operating Systems Basics: : Fundamentals of Windows, Linux, and macOS

Security Configurations: : Implementing OS hardening, managing permissions, and updates.

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure Architecture: : Basics of cloud services and their security considerations.

Basic Cryptography: : Introduction to encryption, hashing algorithms, and digital signatures.

Network Security: : Configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs.

Virtualization Technologies: : Understanding VMs and containers.

Introduction to Cyber Threats: : Common attack vectors and threat landscape.

Secure Network Design: : Principles of designing secure network topologies.

Authentication Methods: : Passwords, multi-factor authentication, biometrics.

*Final exams will be held offline in centres across the country.

CSEH101: System Fundamentals

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Networking & Protocols:

Understanding TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and SMTP.

Operating Systems Basics:

Fundamentals of Windows, Linux, and macOS

Security Configurations:

Implementing OS hardening, managing permissions, and updates.

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure Architecture:

Basics of cloud services and their security considerations.

Basic Cryptography:

Introduction to encryption, hashing algorithms, and digital signatures.

Network Security:

Configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs.

Virtualization Technologies:

Understanding VMs and containers.

Introduction to Cyber Threats:

Common attack vectors and threat landscape.

Secure Network Design:

Principles of designing secure network topologies.

Authentication Methods:

Passwords, multi-factor authentication, biometrics.

CSEH201 - Security & Vulnerability

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Web Application Security: : Understanding OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Mobile Security: : Security considerations for iOS and Android platforms.

Database Security: : Planning and conducting penetration tests ethically.

Penetration Testing: : Planning and conducting penetration tests ethically.

Exploitation Techniques: : Buffer overflows, SQL injection, cross-site scripting.

Security Tools & Frameworks: : Using Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite.

System Hardening: : Techniques to reduce system vulnerabilities.

Security Policies and Standards: : Understanding ISO 27001, NIST frameworks.

Ethical Hacking Principles: : Legal and ethical considerations in security testing.

Vulnerability Assessment: : Identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities.

*Final exams will be held offline in centres across the country.

CSEH201 - Security & Vulnerability

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Web Application Security:

Understanding OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Mobile Security:

Security considerations for iOS and Android platforms.

Database Security:

Planning and conducting penetration tests ethically.

Penetration Testing:

Planning and conducting penetration tests ethically.

Exploitation Techniques:

Buffer overflows, SQL injection, cross-site scripting.

Security Tools & Frameworks:

Using Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite.

System Hardening:

Techniques to reduce system vulnerabilities.

Security Policies and Standards:

Understanding ISO 27001, NIST frameworks.

Ethical Hacking Principles:

Legal and ethical considerations in security testing.

Vulnerability Assessment:

Identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities.

CSEH301: Advanced Ethical Hacking

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Cloud Security : Securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

Incident Response & Forensics : Techniques for handling security breaches and investigating attacks.

Advanced Penetration Testing : Advanced exploitation techniques and red teaming.

Cyber Law & Ethics : Understanding legal frameworks and ethical hacking standards.

Advanced Threat Intelligence : Threat hunting, threat detection, and threat mitigation.

Security Automation : Automating vulnerability scanning and response.

Malware Analysis : Understanding and analyzing advanced malware techniques.

Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security : Leveraging AI for proactive security.

Secure Development Practices : Integrating security into software development lifecycles.

Advanced Ethical Hacking Techniques : Exploit development, social engineering, and more.

*Final exams will be held offline in centres across the country.

CSEH301: Advanced Ethical Hacking

Credits

5 Credits

Duration

3 months

Live Sessions

48 Hours

Cloud Security

Securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

Incident Response & Forensics

Techniques for handling security breaches and investigating attacks.

Advanced Penetration Testing

Advanced exploitation techniques and red teaming.

Cyber Law & Ethics

Understanding legal frameworks and ethical hacking standards.

Advanced Threat Intelligence

Threat hunting, threat detection, and threat mitigation.

Security Automation

Automating vulnerability scanning and response.

Malware Analysis

Understanding and analyzing advanced malware techniques.

Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security

Leveraging AI for proactive security.

Secure Development Practices

Integrating security into software development lifecycles.

Advanced Ethical Hacking Techniques

Exploit development, social engineering, and more.

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Course Commitment

Hours every week

Live classes

4 hrs

Tutorials

1 hrs

Self Study

3 hrs

Practicals

2 hrs

Hear from the Faculty of IIT Mandi

Prof. Anjan K Swain

Prof. Anjan Kumar Swain is the Chairperson of the School of Management at IIT Mandi and an expert in Information Systems with nearly two decades of experience in the IIM system. Known for his dynamic teaching style, he fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. He has held leadership roles in executive education at IIM Kozhikode and contributed significantly in the formative years of establishing IIM Amritsar