The Centre for Sustainable Cybersecurity Technology (CSCT) has been established under the aegis of the Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI). Institute is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It is also an accredited Vocational Institution under the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IGMPI is committed to building a digitally safe and resilient environment, empowering professionals and organisations to meet the challenges of cybersecurity in today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape.

With the exponential growth of digital infrastructure, online services, and interconnected industrial systems, the need to protect critical information, networks, and personal data has become a top priority. The frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks — from ransomware and phishing to state-sponsored threats — highlight the urgency of building robust cyber defences. CSCS is working hand in hand with these technological advances, positioning itself as a leading training and online learning platform provider in the areas of cybersecurity management, digital forensics, regulatory compliance, data protection, cyber law, and sustainable security practices.

India faces a severe shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals, with demand far exceeding supply. Experts estimate the country needs over a million specialists, but only a fraction is available today. This gap underscores the urgent need for skilled professionals who can safeguard industries, government systems, and the digital economy.

To address this challenge, CSCS has developed specialised programmes for industry professionals, IT graduates, and cyber engineers, equipping them with the expertise to secure organisations while advancing their careers. By upskilling the workforce and preparing future leaders, CSCS is helping to build a sustainable, secure, and globally competitive digital ecosystem.

Centre for Sustainable Cybersecurity Technology (CSCT) Programmes

In an era of global digital competition, industries must ensure that their cybersecurity standards are at par with global benchmarks. While digitalisation brings efficiency, it also introduces vulnerabilities that can lead to severe consequences: theft of intellectual property, disruption of operations, financial losses, and reputational damage. A single cyber incident can undermine years of trust and progress.

Thus, cybersecurity is not only a technical function but also a shared responsibility across all stakeholders — management, employees, regulators, and customers. Protecting organisational assets, intellectual property, and customer data is a priority that directly influences the sustainability and growth of any organisation.

Production, innovation, and digital development should not be compromised by the cost of poor cyber risk management. Therefore, it is vital to increase awareness about cyber laws, digital ethics, and secure practices that prevent breaches and foster resilience.

IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of the Ministry of Education, Government of India Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is Management System (QMS) certified under NABCB accreditation. IGMPI is also approved by Food and Life Sciences Sector Skill Councils recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of the Ministry of Education, Government of India Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is Management System (QMS) certified under NABCB accreditation. IGMPI is also approved by Food and Life Sciences Sector Skill Councils recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

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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:

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.

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 intensive diploma course is a cutting-edge, industry-driven program meticulously designed to address the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and widespread—targeting everything from critical infrastructure to personal data—the need for well-trained security experts has never been greater. Organizations across all sectors, including finance, healthcare, e-commerce, government, and IT services, are urgently seeking cybersecurity professionals to safeguard their digital assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This course empowers learners with practical, job-ready skills in network defense, ethical hacking, cryptography, cloud security, malware analysis, and incident response, using real-world tools and simulated attack scenarios. Whether you're a recent graduate, a working professional seeking to upskill, or someone planning a career shift into cybersecurity, this certification offers a fast-track into one of the most high-demand and high-paying fields today.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Threats

• Importance and scope of cybersecurity
• Types of threats, social engineering
• Cybersecurity triad (CIA): Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
• Security domains: Network, Endpoint, Application, Cloud
• Common attack vectors and recent global cyber incidents 

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals and Security Protocols

• Network architecture and protocols (TCP/IP, OSI)
• IP addressing, DNS, ARP, NAT, firewalls
• Secure protocols: SSL/TLS, HTTPS, SSH, IPSec, wireless security. 

Module 3: System Security and OS Hardening

• Windows and Linux architecture from a security perspective
• User and group policies, permissions
• System vulnerabilities and patching
• Hardening techniques and tools (Group Policy, AppArmor, etc.), Real-world tools like: Windows Defender.

Module 4: Cryptography and Data Protection

• Principles of cryptography: symmetric, asymmetric, hashing
• Cryptographic Algorithms in data protection
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), digital signatures
• Data-at-rest vs. data-in-transit protection

Module 5: Web Application and API Security

• Web technologies overview (HTTP, cookies, sessions)
• OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Secure coding practices and input validation
• API security basics and JWT tokens, Rate limiting, CORS in API security.

Module 6: Ethical Hacking and Vulnerability Assessment

• Phases of ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Tools used in ethical hacking
• Reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration
• Exploiting common vulnerabilities

Module 7: Cloud and IoT Security

• Overview of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Cloud security models and responsibilities (AWS/Azure basics)
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• IoT security risks and mitigation

Module 8: Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• Basics of digital forensics: imaging, chain of custody
• Evidence preservation and analysis
• Incident Response lifecycle (NIST IR process)
• Use of logs in detecting and analyzing breaches

Module 9: Cyber Law, Compliance

• Introduction to cyber laws
• Security policy frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF
• Risk assessment and compliance management

Module 10: Sustainable Cybersecurity

• Concept of sustainability in cybersecurity
• Building resilient and long-term security strategies
• Balancing business growth, environmental considerations, and security investments
• Lifecycle management of security assets to reduce waste and energy usage

Module 11: Industry Based Case Studies

Module 12: Capstone Project

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 PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

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

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

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 Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cybersecurity by Centre for Sustainable Cybersecurity Technology, 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.

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

The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high, with organizations across industries facing an increasing number of sophisticated cyber threats. Graduates of the Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Cybersecurity will be well-equipped to pursue rewarding careers in this critical and rapidly growing domain. With the surge in digital transformation, cloud adoption, and data-driven operations, businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity infrastructure and talent to safeguard their systems, networks, and sensitive information.

Successful completion of this programme opens up diverse career pathways such as Cybersecurity Analyst, Ethical Hacker, Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist, Information Security Consultant, Cloud Security Engineer, and Digital Forensics Analyst. Graduates can find opportunities in IT and tech companies, banks and financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government and defense sectors, consulting firms, and multinational corporations. Leading companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, and EY regularly seek certified professionals for cybersecurity roles. Additionally, global giants such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco, along with Indian cybersecurity startups and government agencies like CERT-IN, DRDO, and NCIIPC, offer attractive positions for trained experts.

As cybersecurity becomes a top priority for businesses and governments alike, professionals with hands-on expertise and certification will play a pivotal role in designing secure architectures, responding to incidents, ensuring compliance with data protection laws, and managing overall security governance. With over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs projected worldwide in the coming years, this programme offers a direct route into one of the most in-demand and future-proof careers in the global job market.