Here is a list of the top undergraduate cybersecurity courses offered by some of the best Indian colleges!

In the recent past, the growing technological developments have led to an increase in the number of cyber-attacks and online frauds. Business systems and operations are more vulnerable now than ever before. And it's not just big companies and organizations that are targeted. Every day, general consumers experience phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, identity thefts, data breaches, and severe financial losses. The need for efficient cybersecurity specialists has driven aspiring professionals to choose this domain as a career option. In this article, we talk about the top undergraduate cybersecurity courses that are offered by colleges in India.

• Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics)

Offered By: VIT, Bhopal

It is a four-year course that mainly focuses on cybercrime, ethical hacking, warfare, defense, IoT security, AI in cyber forensics, and other related domains. The cybersecurity and digital forensics division of VIT Bhopal is one of the most active teams of learners and experts in Central India. The courses are designed to meet the huge demand of cybersecurity professionals in the country while training budding engineers with real-time projects.

• Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Cybersecurity)

Offered by: Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad

HITAM's 4-year degree course in cybersecurity is recognized by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). Surprisingly, around 45 companies have partnered with the institute to hire efficient, industry-ready cybersecurity professionals. Candidates appearing for this course should also have appeared in their 10+2 equivalent examinations with mathematics, physics, and chemistry as optional or as vocational courses.

• Tech CSE in Networking and Cybersecurity

Offered by: Sharda University, Noida

Candidates aspiring for a bachelor's degree course in cybersecurity should choose this program right away. The university trains the students with real-life industry-based problems and assignments. The department maintains and creates a digital document chain for an unstructured investigation into different types of cyberattacks and those responsible for them.

• Sc in Cybersecurity

Offered by: NIMAS, Kolkata

NIMAS is affiliated with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), and its cybersecurity courses are some of the bests in the country. It is a 3-year long course that teaches the students different concepts like cybersecurity management, incident response, and security threat assessment, along with different techniques on how to harness the new and innovative technologies.

• Sc in Cybersecurity

Offered by: K.R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon

The B.Sc in cybersecurity program from K.R. Mangalam is a 3-year course that familiarizes the students with concepts like risk management, compliance, network security systems, and IT infrastructure audit, to name a few. After completing this course, the students can find themselves in industry roles, like officers, risk analysts, and even data security analysts.

• Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering (Specialization in Cybersecurity)

Offered by: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala

This course is a 4-year B.E program that specializes in intrusion detection, cloud data security, cyber-physical system, and machine learning techniques to handle impending threats. The institute has deployed the best industry professionals to train the students and make them industry-ready.

• Computer Science and Engineering with Specialization in Cyber-Physical Systems

Offered by: VIT, Vellore

This specialization prepares students to be engineering professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs, engaged in different cybersecurity activities across different industries. It is a 4-year course that enables students to apply the best techniques and drive their organizations towards success.

• Cyber Forensic Investigation

Offered by: Connecting Cyber Networks Private Limited, Mumbai

Even though it is not an undergraduate program, several cybersecurity aspirants are opting for this course to learn cyber investigation and risks analysis and become a pro in solving cybersecurity crimes. It is offered by the Connecting Cyber Networks Institute in Mumbai and is a 2-month full-time course.

• Computer Science and Engineering-Cyber Law-IPR

Offered by: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

This bachelor's program is a unique amalgamation of computer science knowledge and law pertaining to the cyber world. The duration of this course is 6 years that trains the students to deal with criminal activities, like fraud, theft, forgery, and defamation conducted on the internet.

• Electronics and Communication Engineering- AI and Cybernetics

Offered by: VIT, Bhopal

This 4-year long undergraduate program equips students with a strong practical background through real-life cybersecurity analysis and risk management using different disruptive technologies.