Cyber Security

Programme Cyber Security

Diploma in Cyber Security program is significant in today's digital age where the reliance on technology and interconnected systems has increased exponentially. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, there is a growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals who can protect organizations from cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other security incidents.


  • Having passed 10+2 in any Stream or the equivalence examination or the higher examination from the recognized Board/University.
  • Having passed 2 Years ITI Programme in any trade after Matriculation from Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or such examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education.
  • Having passed 3 Years Diploma in any stream after Matriculation from Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or such examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education.
Total Credits: 40 Min-Duration : 1 Year | Max-Duration : 2 Years
Sr. No. Name of the Course Course Code Credit SM Syllabus
Semester 1
1 Data Communication and Networks DCS-1-01T 6 - View
2 Operating Systems DCS-1-02T 6 - View
3 Operating Systems Lab DCS-1-02P 2 - View
4 Introduction to Cyber Security ICS-1-02T 4 - View
5 Introduction to Cyber Security Lab ICS-1-02P 2 - View
Semester 2
1 Digital Forensics DCS-2-01T 6 - View
2 Cyber Attacks and Counter Measures DCS-2-02T 6 - View
3 Cyber Attacks and Counter Measures Lab DCS-2-02P 2 - View
4 Cyber Laws CL-2-03T 6 - View

Continuous Internal Assessment 30%

  • Two assignments will be submitted for a 4-credit course and three assignments will be submitted by the learner for a 6-credit course.
  • The learner will be required to obtain thirty per cent marks as pass percentage in each assignment separately.
  • Each assignment will carry 100 marks. In the final result, assignments will carry thirty per cent weightage.

End Semester 70%

  • The learner has to score at least 30% marks in the semester end examinations.

The learner is required to score at least 35% marks in both continuous evaluations (i.e.in assignments) as well as in semester end examinations separately. Besides, at least 40% marks in each course is required in the overall computation.

Students will awarded Certificate after successfully earning credits of 6 months and after earning credits of 1 year student will be awarded with Diploma

  • Dr. Amitoj Singh
  • Associate Professor
  • School of Sciences and Emerging Technologies
  • amitojsingh{at}psou{dot}ac{dot}in
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