Discipline	Science
Program Level	Certificate
Qualification	Certificate
Total Seats	100
Program Duration(in Months)	6
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	Cyber Security is a specialised field in Information Technology (IT) which is regarded as a sub-stream in Computer Science. Cyber Security courses aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to defend the computer operating systems, networks and data from cyber-attacks. Cyber Security as a profession is evolving over the years, reason being the increasing rate of cyber-crimes. Any industry that transacts online or carries sensitive data is in need of a Cyber Security professional to safeguard its date from such delinquents. The school of Sciences and Emerging Technologies of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala has started Certificate Course in Cyber Security. This programme covers subjects related to Cyber Security. The Certificate course is of 32 credits consisting 5 subjects. This is one semester course consisting of 5 subjects. A six month course in Cyber Security will provide foundation skills and information not only about Network but also devices attached to that network. The Certificate Course in cyber security of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University has been designed to supply trained manpower in ever growing IT and IT Enabled industry
Admission & entry requirements	10+2 in any stream