M.Sc. Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Programme Overview
The M.Sc. Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme prepares students to protect digital systems, investigate cybercrime, and address emerging cybersecurity challenges. The curriculum covers Network Security, Cryptography, Operating System Security, and Secure Communication. Students develop practical expertise in Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, and Reverse Engineering. The programme emphasizes Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and Cyber Law for investigating digital incidents. Students explore Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations, and Incident Response. AI-Driven Cyber Forensics introduces intelligent techniques for analysing digital evidence and cyber threats. The curriculum also includes Information Security Auditing, Compliance, and Ethical Practices. Hands-on laboratories, mini-projects, and research activities strengthen technical and analytical skills. Electives enable students to explore specialized cybersecurity domains. A final-semester Internship or Capstone Project provides opportunities for practical application and professional development. Graduates can pursue careers as Cybersecurity Analysts, Digital Forensics Investigators, Penetration Testers, SOC Analysts, Malware Analysts, and Information Security Auditors.
Major Tracks
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- Forensic Science
- Cyber Law
- Offensive Security
- Mobile Forensics
- Penetration Testing
- AI Driven Cyber Forensics
Duration & Fees
Scholarship
| Scholarship for AY 2027-28 | JEE Main Percentile | MH-CET Percentile |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%) |
94 & Above |
95 & Above |
|
MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%) |
92 & Above |
93 & Above |
|
MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%) |
91 & Above |
92 & Above |
Note: Scholarships are offered based on performance in entrance examinations (JEE 2027 / MHT- CET 2027 / PERA-CET 2027) and academic achievements.
Terms & Conditions Apply
- All Scholarships are awarded on a First Come First Serve basis. All Scholarships are awarded as fee adjustments.
- To continue the scholarship for the entire duration of the programme, a minimum level of the academic score has to be maintained at an 8 CGPA across all semesters, attendance is to be maintained at a minimum of 80 percent, with no live backlogs in any subject/programme and no semester break, and there should be no disciplinary action against the student.
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Eligibility
The candidate should have passed 3/ 4-year graduation degree in B.Sc. or B.E. or B. Tech from Computer Science/ Information Technology/Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Cyber Security/ Cloud Computing/ Big Data Analytics, BCS, BCA, BBA(CA) from a UGC-approved institution/ university or its equivalent with 50% aggregate marks (at least 45% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category from Maharashtra State only).
For M.Sc. Cyber Security & Digital Forensics: Forensic Science graduates with specialization in Digital Forensic/Cyber Forensic/ Computer Forensics are also considered.
Desirable/ Note: The candidate should have studied Mathematics or Mathematics & Statistics as one of the subjects at 12th or graduation level.
Programme Highlights
- Global Benchmarking : Curriculum benchmarked against top top QS and NIRF ranked Indian and Foreign universities.
- Industry Ready Curriculum : The curriculum is designed under the guidance of industry experts and practitioners to make it industry centric.
- Advanced Practical Labs : Hands-on experience with Kali Linux, SIEM tools, reverse engineering suites, threat intelligence techniques, and dark web/anti-forensics analysis.
- Comprehensive Research & Industry Training : Includes Mini Projects, Cognitive Skills development, Research Methodology, and a full-semester Industry Internship / Capstone Project.
- Emerging Tech Security : Specialized modules covering AI Driven Cyber Forensics, Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud/IoT Security, and Blockchain Architecture.
Career Prospects
Cybersecurity Analyst
Digital Forensics Investigator
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Penetration Tester
Incident Response Analyst
Malware Analyst
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Information Security Auditor
Security Consultant
Programme Outcomes
- To apply knowledge of computing, cyber security, networking, cryptography, and digital forensics to solve complex cyber security and digital forensic problems with excellence, integrity, and professional competence.
- To analyse and evaluate cyber security incidents and digital evidence using appropriate methodologies, forensic tools, experimentation, critical thinking, research, and evidence-based approaches.
- To design and develop creative, innovative, sustainable, and secure solutions for emerging cyber security and digital forensic challenges through experiential and multidisciplinary learning.
- To apply emerging cyber security and digital forensic technologies and tools for threat detection, security assessment, digital investigation, evidence acquisition and analysis, incident response, and continuous lifelong learning.
- To demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration with industry, academia, government, law- enforcement agencies, and diverse stakeholders to address cyber security and digital forensic challenges.
- To evaluate and demonstrate ethics, empathy, inclusion, integrity, and social responsibility while addressing the legal, privacy, societal, and human dimensions of cyber security and digital forensics, contributing to a secure, inclusive, sustainable, and globally responsible society.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Chemical Engineering graduates will have the following accomplishments within a few years of graduation:
- PEO-1: To apply advanced knowledge and skills in cyber security and digital forensics to identify, analyse, and solve real-world security challenges, demonstrating excellence, innovation, and professional competence.
- PEO-2: To demonstrate research aptitude, critical thinking, creativity, and multidisciplinary capabilities to develop innovative and sustainable solutions using emerging cyber security technologies and contribute to progressive transformation.
- PEO-3: To demonstrate leadership, integrity, empathy, inclusion, and ethical values while contributing to industry, research, and society and promoting a secure, sustainable, and globally responsible digital environment.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Chemical Engineering graduates will have the following accomplishments within a few years of graduation:
- PSO-1: To demonstrate competency in cyber security, network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber security incidents.
- PSO-2: To apply modern cyber security tools, forensic techniques, threat intelligence, security analytics, and emerging technologies to acquire, preserve, analyse, and interpret digital evidence and develop secure solutions.
- PSO-3: To design and implement innovative, multidisciplinary, and sustainable cyber security solutions while demonstrating research capability, professional ethics, communication, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
FAQs
It is a specialized, practice-oriented degree focused on offensive/defensive security, ethical hacking, digital evidence investigation, malware analysis, SOC/SIEM operations, and cyber law rather than general software development.
Yes, the curriculum is directly mapped with global certifications from EC-Council (CEH, CND), CompTIA (Security+, CySA+), and OffSec (OSCP).
Yes, graduates are fully qualified for roles in DRDO, C-DAC, CERT-In, state cyber crime cells, defense PSUs, and forensic laboratories.
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