Prospectus

The Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security (CCFCS) has been established under the aegis of the Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI). The Institute is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and is also an accredited Vocational Institution under the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), Government of India. IGMPI is dedicated to strengthening India’s digital ecosystem by fostering competence, integrity, and resilience in emerging technology domains critical to national and organisational security.

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, cyber threats have evolved beyond conventional attacks to include complex intrusions, digital fraud, cyber espionage, insider threats, and technology-enabled crimes. As organisations, governments, and individuals rely heavily on digital platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data-driven systems, the ability not only to prevent cyber incidents but also to investigate, analyse, and respond to them has become a strategic necessity. The Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security is established to address this critical need by integrating cyber security defence with cyber forensic science, digital investigation, and legal awareness.

Cyber incidents today demand more than reactive controls they require forensic readiness, evidence preservation, incident reconstruction, and legal admissibility. From ransomware attacks and data breaches to financial cybercrime and critical infrastructure threats, modern challenges demand professionals who understand both security technologies and forensic methodologies. CCFCS is positioned as a specialised training and learning platform focusing on cyber security operations, digital forensics, cyber crime investigation, regulatory compliance, data protection, cyber law, and incident response frameworks.

India continues to face a significant shortage of skilled professionals in cyber security and cyber forensics, even as cybercrime volumes and complexity grow at an unprecedented pace. Law enforcement agencies, corporate organisations, financial institutions, and government bodies require trained experts capable of analysing digital evidence, managing cyber incidents, and ensuring compliance with national and international legal frameworks. The gap between demand and available expertise highlights the urgent need for structured, industry-relevant education and professional upskilling.

To bridge this gap, the Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security offers specialised programmes for industry professionals, IT graduates, law enforcement personnel, auditors, and cyber engineers, enabling them to develop practical, analytical, and investigative capabilities. These programmes are designed to enhance career progression while strengthening organisational preparedness against cyber threats. By developing skilled practitioners and future leaders, CCFCS contributes to building a secure, resilient, and legally robust digital environment.

The Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security (CCFCS) Programmes

In the era of digital transformation and global cyber risk, organisations must ensure that their security and forensic practices align with international standards and best practices. While digitalisation accelerates innovation and efficiency, it also increases exposure to cyber risks that can result in data breaches, operational disruptions, legal liabilities, financial losses, and reputational harm. In many cases, the inability to investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents can magnify the impact far beyond the initial attack.

Cyber security and cyber forensics are no longer isolated technical functions; they represent a shared responsibility involving leadership, technical teams, legal experts, compliance officers, and end users. Protecting digital assets, sensitive information, and customer trust requires a holistic approach that combines prevention, detection, investigation, and governance.

Operational growth, innovation, and digital adoption should not be compromised by weak cyber risk management or lack of forensic capability. Hence, it is essential to promote awareness of cyber laws, digital evidence handling, ethical practices, and secure operational behaviours that not only prevent incidents but also enable accountability, transparency, and resilience. Through its programmes, CCFCS aims to strengthen India’s capacity to respond to cyber threats with competence, confidence, and credibility.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

This certification course is a cutting-edge, industry-aligned programme tailored to meet the growing global demand for skilled ethical hackers and penetration testers. In today’s hyperconnected world, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting everything from personal devices to critical infrastructure. Organizations across industries—banking, healthcare, government, telecom, IT services, and e-commerce—require professionals who can think like hackers to secure their systems.

This programme equips learners with practical, hands-on skills in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, exploit development, web and mobile application testing, social engineering, wireless network security, and post-exploitation techniques. Through real-world simulations, attack labs, and the use of industry-standard tools participants will gain the expertise to identify security loopholes and recommend remediation strategies. Whether you are a cyber security enthusiast, a professional looking to upskill, or someone seeking a career transition into ethical hacking, this course offers a fast-track to becoming a certified security expert.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and cyber security

• Definition, importance, and legal framework of ethical hacking

• Black hat vs. white hat vs. grey hat hackers

• Cyber kill chain and attack lifecycle

• Understanding hacker mindsets and motivations

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals for Ethical Hackers

• TCP/IP, OSI model, ports, and protocols

• IP addressing and subnetting

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN basics

• Packet analysis using Wireshark

Module 3: Footprinting and Reconnaissance

• Passive vs. active reconnaissance

• Open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques

• WHOIS, DNS enumeration, and search engine hacking

• Target profiling and mapping

Module 4: Scanning and Enumeration

• Network scanning with Nmap, Nessus

• Service detection and banner grabbing

• Vulnerability scanning and exploitation preparation

• SMB, SNMP, and LDAP enumeration

Module 5: System Hacking and Privilege Escalation

• Password cracking techniques (online/offline)

• Privilege escalation in Windows and Linux

• Keyloggers, spyware, and rootkits

• Maintaining access and covering tracks

Module 6: Web Application and API Exploitation

• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

• SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, RFI/LFI

• API exploitation and security testing tools

• Secure coding and remediation insights

Module 7: Wireless Network and IoT Hacking

• Wi-Fi attacks: WEP, WPA/WPA2 cracking

• Rogue access points and evil twin attacks

• IoT device vulnerabilities and exploitation

• Bluetooth and NFC security threats

Module 8: Social Engineering and Physical Security Bypass

• Phishing, vishing, and spear phishing

• Pretexting, baiting, and tailgating

• USB drops and hardware keyloggers

• Psychological manipulation techniques

Module 9: Post-Exploitation and Reporting

• Data exfiltration and persistence techniques

• Clearing logs and antiforensics methods

• Penetration testing report structure

• Communicating findings to stakeholders

Module 10: Industry Case Studies

• Real-world penetration testing scenario

• Ethical hacking in corporate and government settings

• Case studies on major breaches and lessons learned

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants

• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination

• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable

• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job

• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires

• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in Ethical Hacking by Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future Career Prospects

Ethical hacking is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding fields in cyber security. With cyberattacks increasing in sophistication, organizations across industries—IT, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, telecom, government, and defense—require experts who can proactively identify and secure vulnerabilities. Graduates of the Professional Certification in Ethical Hacking can pursue roles such as Penetration Tester, Red Team Specialist, Application Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, and Security Consultant. Global companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and Cisco, as well as firms like Deloitte, PwC, and EY, actively hire certified professionals. In India, opportunities exist in multinational corporations, cyber security startups, and government agencies such as CERT-IN, NCIIPC, and DRDO. With over 3.5 million cyber security positions unfilled worldwide, certified ethical hackers enjoy excellent career prospects, competitive salaries, and diverse work environments. This certification equips graduates with job-ready skills, making them indispensable in safeguarding the digital future.