M.Tech. (Information Security)
Master of Technology in Information Security

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M.Tech. Information Security or Master of Technology Information Security is a two year post graduate programme. Information Security and Assurance will prepare you with the necessary skills for the protection of networks, communication, and data, as well as the knowledge base for planning, implementing, and managing enterprise level security and system integrity. You will become an expert IT security manager. Information Security will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical background as well as with the requisite skills and attitudes to succeed in this challenging yet eminent field. The programme offers a wide range of courses, both technical moduls and moduls dealing with social, legal and management aspects. The programme has three specializations:

• Technology
• Digital forensics
• Management

The program focuses primarily on the technical and problem-solving skills associated with security implementation, but adds instruction on project management and effective communications to help graduates prepare to take responsibility for the work of other technologists. Many of the courses below except the electives include writing assignments called GIAC Gold or Written Assignment.

Master of Technology Information Security Eligibility

• B.Sc/B.E/B.Tech. in relevant subject with 60% or equivalent CGPA.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

 Master of Technology Information Security Colleges/Universities

• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Guwahati
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Calicut
• Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management - IIITM Gwalior
• Pondicherry University
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Durgapur

Master of Technology Information Security Syllabus

Subjects to be studied in M.Tech. (Information Security)

Master of Technology Information Security Course Suitability

Program will prepare students to head teams of technologists who are responsible for information security assessments, architectures, operations, monitoring, auditing, and lead information security programs. Graduates will be qualified to seek positions such as technical director for information security, senior security analyst, senior security administrator, information systems security manager, information systems security officer, information security manager, and chief information security officer.

How is Master of Technology Information Security Beneficial?

Course is beneficial for experienced professionals with bachelor’s degrees in information technology, computer science, and information systems. If you already hold a major security certification, you can use your knowledge to move more quickly through the required subject area assessments.

Master of Technology Information Security Employment Area/Job Type

Possible opportunities for graduates include roles in information security such as network security engineers, forensic analysts, information security crime investigators, security architects, disaster recovery managers and security analysts.