M.Sc. Cyber Security
A 2-year postgraduate programme building advanced, hands-on expertise in malware analysis, digital forensics, cloud security and cyber defence — for a field where demand keeps outpacing supply.
Admissions Open — AY 2026–27
Approved by the Government of Maharashtra. SPPU affiliation in process.
Master's-Level Depth in Cyber Security
M.Sc. Cyber Security is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme designed to build advanced theoretical grounding and practical, lab-driven skill in securing modern digital systems. The curriculum follows SPPU's CBCS/NEP framework and spans core security engineering, offensive & defensive techniques, digital forensics, and emerging areas like cloud and payment-systems security — culminating in a semester of full-time industrial training and a research project.
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Why Choose M.Sc. Cyber Security?
Course Structure
- Core: Malware Analysis, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, Cyber Security Architecture, Incident Handling & Response
- Electives: Digital Payments Security, Wireless & Network Security, IT Act 2000 & Cyber Law, Dark Web & Cyber Warfare, DevSecOps
- Advanced: Cloud Security, Virtualization Security, Digital Forensics & Investigation, Security Auditing, Penetration Testing
- Semester IV: Full-Time Industrial Training (300 marks) + Research Project
Programme Snapshot
Who Can Apply
B.Sc. (Cyber and Digital Science)
B.Sc. (Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.)
B.C.A. (Science)
B.Sc. (Information Technology)
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Telecommunication / AI & DS / AI & ML / equivalent
B.Voc. in Software Development / Information Technology
B.Sc. with Computer Science as Principal Subject
General B.Sc. with Computer Science as one of the subjects at TYBSc level OR Graduate degree from a recognized university / institution with an equivalent qualification.