• Program Fees

    $2,499

    As low as $250/month

  • Admission Date

    Announcing Soon
  • Program duration

    8 months (10 hrs/week)
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    IIT Kanpur Elite Credential

    Earn a program completion certificate from IIT Kanpur and celebrate with e-Convocation.
     

    Earn a program completion certificate from IIT Kanpur and celebrate with e-Convocation.
     

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    Cybersecurity + AI Mastery

    Master cybersecurity with 30+ hands-on AI and security tools for real-world skills.
     

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    Industry-Partnered Curriculum

    Get CEH v13 AI training with EC-Council, exam voucher, Microsoft Learn access & badges.

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    AI powered Career Assistance

    Access AI-powered resumes and LinkedIn updates, 1:1 mock interviews & custom job opportunities

Corporate Training

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From Theory to Practical

Learn cybersecurity and AI concepts through real-life case studies from globally recognized brands. All product and company names below are registered trademarks of their respective holders, and their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

Learn by doing

Global Industry Case Studies

10+

Guided Assignments in Cyber AI

100+

Cutting-Edge AI & Cyber Tools

30+

Case Studies from Top Global MNCs

Executive Cybersecurity Certificate Overview

Future-proof your career with the AI-powered Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity. Master cybersecurity, network security, and AI, build real-world projects and capstones, and earn certificates from IIT Kanpur, EC-Council, and Microsoft.

Key Features

  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
  • Earn a program completion certificate from IIT Kanpur. Become eligible to attend e-Convocation
  • Participate in a campus visit organized at IIT Kanpur
  • Live classes by Top industry experts and Masterclasses by IIT K, EC Council and former NPCI experts
  • Learn AI-driven defense and offense to counter next-gen cyber threats
  • Gain hands-on skills by working on 30+ AI & cybersecurity tools and 10+ portfolio-worthy projects
  • Learn to tackle real-world cyber challenges through 10+ case studies
  • Includes CEH v13 AI live training, official content, iLabs & exam voucher
  • Get access to the Microsoft Learn Portal and earn official badges upon completion

Executive Certificate Advantage

Boost your career with an Executive Certification in Cybersecurity with AI from IIT Kanpur, CEH v13 training, covering ethical hacking, AI-driven cyber defense, malware analysis, and executive-level skills for today’s evolving threat landscape.

  • Program Certificate

    Program Benefits

    • Receive the Program Completion Certificate from IIT Kanpur within 90 days of completion.
    • Live online masterclasses delivered by eminent IIT Kanpur faculty.
  • CEH Certificate

    Collaborating With EC- Council:

    • Receive an EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker v13 certification upon successfully clearing the official exam
    • Get access to official EC-Council courseware, hands-on labs, and an exam voucher included in the program

Cybersecurity Certificate Learning Details

In collaboration with IIT Kanpur, this AI-enabled Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity blends AI with core cybersecurity skills. Master OS and network security, ethical hacking, malware analysis, and cloud security through hands-on labs, projects, case studies, and capstones.

Learning Path

Electives:
    • Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by faculty from IIT Kanpur.
    • Gain insights into advancements in cybersecurity.
    • Understand the essential skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing domain.
    • Attend online interactive masterclasses conducted by former NPCI expert
    • Learn about the practical application of acquired skills in Cybersecurity
    • Explore cutting-edge topics in generative AI, prompt engineering, and ChatGPT
    • Gain hands-on skills and practical insights into real-world business applications of GenAI
    • Learn to apply generative AI effectively and leverage prompt engineering for customized outputs
       
    • Learn advanced AI-driven processes and tools with CEH v13 AI certification course, designed by EC-Council.
    • Explore AI-powered threat detection and countermeasures to elevate your cybersecurity defenses.
    • Explore Microsoft Azure's core services, including computing, networking, and storage.
    • Understand Azure's architectural components and tools for security, governance, and administration.
    • Investigate how Azure supports cloud computing concepts and prepares you for a career in cloud technology.
    • Explore the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity in Microsoft environments.
    • Understand key concepts and tools for securing identities, managing compliance, and protecting information.
    • Investigate how Microsoft solutions integrate security, compliance, and identity management to enhance organizational protection.
    • Explore advanced security features and tools in Microsoft Azure to protect cloud environments.
    • Understand identity and access management, platform protection, and data security in Azure.
    • Investigate how to manage security operations and implement threat protection to secure your Azure infrastructure.
    • Stay ahead of the curve with an exclusive session led by an EC-Council expert on the latest cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and industry best practices.

18+ Skills Covered

  • OS and Network Security
  • Cryptography and PKI
  • Secure Coding and Application Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Ethical Hacking
  • SIEM and Threat Detection
  • SOC Operations
  • Incident Response and Forensics
  • Malware and Ransomware Analysis
  • Threat Modeling and Risk Mitigation
  • Penetration Testing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Augmented Recon and Exploits
  • AI in SIEM SOAR and Detection
  • Adversarial AI and Attack Simulation
  • Generative AI

19+ Tools Covered

Burp SuiteChatGPTCS-SCAPYCS-SpiderfootGoogle ColabKali LinuxMetasploit CybernmapnessusRanSimShodanSplunkWireshark CyberJUPYTERCS-Ciscopacket trackerCS-DeepexploitCS-MISPCS-n8nCS-PEstudio

Portfolio Projects

  • Project 1

    Secure File Storage and Access Management for Project Teams

    Design and implement a secure file storage and access control system for finance teams, incorporating ACLs, command history tracking, and automated violation reporting.

  • Project 2

    Performing Vulnerability Exploitation and Remediation Strategies

    Simulate real-world cyberattacks using tools like Nmap and Metasploit to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, followed by formulating effective remediation techniques.

  • Project 3

    Implementing and Managing Active Directory in Windows Server

    Set up and manage Active Directory services, including domain controllers, user and group policies, organizational unit structuring, and enterprise security enforcement.

  • Project 4

    Securing Linux Servers with Honeypots and IP Blocking

    Learn to Protect Linux servers from SSH brute-force attacks by deploying honeypots, automating IP blocking with fail2ban, and securing SSH configurations.

  • Project 5

    Enhancing Windows Security with Logon Monitoring

    Strengthen Windows systems by leveraging Event Viewer, group policies, and PowerShell scripts for real-time monitoring and reporting.

  • Project 6

    AIPowered Offensive Security Simulator

    Simulate attacks using an AI-driven red teaming platform that automates reconnaissance, uncovers vulnerabilities, and executes adaptive exploits to rigorously test defenses.

  • Project 7

    Securing the Digital Marketplace

    Learn to identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and access control flaws on a web platform.

  • Project 8

    AIAugmented SOC Assistant

    Leverage an AI-powered SOC to triage alerts, recommend actions, and automate incident response, reducing analyst fatigue, prioritizing threats, and accelerating mitigation.

  • Project 9

    Conducting VAPT on a Simulated Web Application Environment

    Perform web application penetration testing by identifying vulnerabilities, uncovering hidden flags, and simulating real-world attacks to strengthen application security.

  • Project 10

    Exploiting System and Malware Analysis

    Simulating a real-world scenario to exploit and analyze a victim machine, demonstrating the execution, analysis, and defense against system exploits and malicious activities

  • Project 11

    Digital Forensics on Steganographic JPG Files

    Conduct forensic analysis on JPG images with hidden text using steganography. Learn to embed, recover, and analyze hidden messages with advanced tools.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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An Immersive Learning Experience

Peer to Peer engagement

Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.

Flexi Learn

Missed a class? Access recordings to always maintain learning progress and keep up with your cohort.

Mentoring session(s)

Expert guidance sessions from mentors for doubt clarifications, project assistance, and learning support.

Learning Support

Get a dedicated Cohort Manager for all your queries and help you succeed at every learning step.

Peer to Peer engagement
Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.
Flexi Learn
Mentoring session(s)
Learning Support

Program Advisors

  • Dr. Urbi Chatterjee

    Dr. Urbi Chatterjee

    Faculty Advisor

    Dr. Urbi Chatterjee, Assistant Professor in CSE at IIT Kanpur, holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur and an M.Tech from ISM Dhanbad. Her research spans hardware-based security, side-channel attacks, cryptographic hardware, and secure embedded systems. She leads the SETTLOR lab at IIT Kanpur.

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Career Support

Simplilearn Career Assistance

Simplilearn’s Career Services program, offered in partnership with Prentus, is a service that helps you to be career-ready for the workforce and land your dream job in U.S. markets.
Access to workshops, networking tools, and community support

Access to workshops, networking tools, and community support

Stay on top of your job hunt with a smart tracker and job board

Stay on top of your job hunt with a smart tracker and job board

Build an ATS-friendly resume using the AI Resume Builder

Build an ATS-friendly resume using the AI Resume Builder

Practice anytime with the AI-powered Mock Interview Coach

Practice anytime with the AI-powered Mock Interview Coach

Cybersecurity Industry Trend

The global cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $193.7billion to $562.7billion  by 2032, fueled by the rapid rise of AI-powered threats and the demand for intelligent, automated defense solutions that can keep pace with today’s evolving attack landscape. 

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Global cybersecurity market projected to grow from $193.7B to $562.7B

Source: The Times of India
Job Icon36.6% CAGR in India

India's AI in Cyber market to grow from $869M to $7.72B by 2030.

Source: Grand View Research
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of firms say GenAI has increased cyber attacks, driving AI defenses.

Source: Forbes

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    IT & Telecommunication - 51%Cloud - 14%Fintech - 13%Healthcare & Pharma - 12%Others - 10%
    Companies
    Dell
    Wells Fargo
    Tata Consultancy Services
    Ernst & Young
    Amazon
    Infosys
    IBM
    Accenture
    Barclays
    JP Morgan Chase
    Microsoft

Admission Details

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity, candidates:

Must have a B.E., B.Tech, BCA, MCA, or equivalent in a technical field
Should Preferably have 2+ years of work experience
Don’t need prior coding experience

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this program is $2,499

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

$2,499

Pay In Installments, as low as

$250/month

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Cybersecurity FAQs

  • How do I enroll in the Executive Certificate Program In Cyber Security?

    To enroll in this cybersecurity course, you must complete the online application. Our admissions panel will review your application and contact you by email if you’ve been selected. You can pay the admissions fee to start the course.
     

  • What is red team certification?

    Red Team certification is a specialized cybersecurity certification that validates an individual's skills in offensive security techniques. Red team-certified professionals are trained to simulate real-world cyberattacks and conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. This certification focuses on advanced penetration testing, social engineering, and threat emulation to strengthen security posture.

  • What is the difference between the red and blue teams in cybersecurity?

    In cybersecurity, the red team focuses on offense, simulating real-world attacks, finding vulnerabilities, and exploiting weaknesses in an organization's security. They usually mimic the tactics of malicious hackers. 

    However, the blue team defends, detects, responds to, and mitigates these simulated attacks. In short, the red team tries to break in, and the blue team protects the system, maintaining the dynamics of organizational security. Simplilearn’s network security course covers both concepts, which will help you explore a career in cybersecurity.
     

  • What is network security certification?

    Network security certification is a credential that validates your expertise in protecting and securing network infrastructures. Simplilearn’s network security certification training covers topics like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and risk management strategies. Getting certified in network security demonstrates your knowledge and skill in safeguarding networks from cyber threats and enhancing data security. Simplilearn also offers penetration and VAPT testing training, which teaches you to apply best preventive and corrective measures practices.

  • What does a certified network security professional do?

    Certified network security professionals protect an organization’s network from cyber threats. They are adept in implementing security protocols, monitoring vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. They configure firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems to safeguard data, prevent breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance. Simplilearn’s network security certification course teaches professionals to assess risks, perform regular security audits, and collaborate with IT teams to enhance network security.
     

  • What are the benefits of enrolling in a computer network security course?

    A computer network security course opens up various mid-senior to senior-level job roles in industry sectors like BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, government security, etc. Simplilearn’s computer network security course teaches critical skills to protect systems from cyber threats, enhancing your ability to safeguard sensitive data. It equips you with knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, encryption, and risk management. If you want to get into cybersecurity roles and keep up-to-date with the latest security technologies and best practices, this course is best suited for you.

  • How good are the trainers at Simplilearn? Or Who are the instructors for this Network Security Training, and how were they selected?

    We have highly qualified instructors who are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience for this network security program. Each instructor undergoes a rigorous selection process, including profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo evaluation, before getting certified to train for us. Besides, we ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.
     

  • What will be the expected salary range after earning an executive network security certificate?

    A network security professional earns an average annual salary between INR 5 Lakhs and INR 10 Lakhs. However, in the USA, a cyber security engineer can earn an average yearly wage of up to USD 124,409.

  • What will be the career path after completing the Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity?

    An Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity opens various job roles across industry sectors. After earning your cybersecurity certificate from Simplilearn, you can explore job roles like cybersecurity analyst, information security manager, and security consultant. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand in industries like BFSI, healthcare, or government to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance. Simplilearn’s training program can help you get into leadership roles in security strategy, risk management, pentest vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
     

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. Our dedicated team also provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. You will have lifetime access to the forum, even after completing your Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity with us.

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Simplilearn learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.
     

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity?

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The Executive Certificate Program in Cybersecurity offers a well-structured and industry-relevant curriculum. Simplilearn testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.

  • Acknowledgement
  • PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.