TimesPro and the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu have partnered to launch the Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, which will allow students to strengthen and master their fundamentals in cyber security while also being introduced to advanced concepts, tools, security processes, software, and so on.

The 12-month Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security will assist students in identifying cyber threats, learning about cybersecurity and risk management, data breaches, cloud and network security, designing cyber security frameworks, and gaining valuable insights from academics and industry experts.
"This programme is a stepping stone for professionals to gain valuable insights and skills to accelerate their career in cybersecurity," said Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu, at the announcement.

"Cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers are architects in building secure networks for organisations against threats," he added.

"Digitalisation has become an inseparable part of business operations across organisations and economies," said Anish Srikrishna, CEO of TimesPro.

Because of their numerous advantages, digital assets have become vulnerable to threats and cyber-attacks. Organizations today seek a highly skilled and specialised workforce to protect their interests."

The TimesPro-IIT Jammu Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security, according to the CEO, will prepare students for specialised roles by providing them with cutting-edge skills in building protective frameworks, safeguarding assets, and implementing countermeasures to mitigate threats."

The Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security will be conducted via TimesPro’s state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode, including six days of campus immersion session during the year.

The programme follows a proven pedagogy of diverse learning tools and techniques, including lectures, discussions, projects, and assignments, and includes over 100 hours of self-learning.

Mathematical Foundations and Introduction to Cryptography, Computer Networking Fundamentals, Operating Systems Fundamentals, Web Application and Network Security, Multimedia, and Digital Forensics are among the topics covered by participants in the programme.

According to reports, global cybercrime losses are expected to cost $10.5 trillion per year by 2025. Rapid digitalization has increased demand for cybersecurity professionals, and the Indian market is expected to grow at an 8.5% CAGR to $3543.37 million by 2027.

As there is a constant threat to organisations due to ransomware and cyber-attacks, the TimesPro-IIT Jammu's Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security can address the growing demand for experts and ethical hackers to safeguard organisational interests.