BCA with Cybersecurity & Cyber Defence

BCA (Specialization in CSCD) is a four-year undergraduate programme designed to build strong foundations in programming, system administration, cyber defense, ethical hacking, SOC operations, cloud security, and modern offense–defense strategies. The programme ensures students gain practical cybersecurity skills right from the first year through cyber labs, team-based simulations, hands-on projects, VAPT practice, and exposure to enterprise security tools.

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Course Highlights

Industry-aligned curriculum

Live cyber labs, attack-defence simulations & real-time SOC exposure

Support for global cybersecurity certifications & career readiness

Red, Blue, Purple & Grey Team specialization training

Hands-on training in VAPT, post-exploitation & threat detection

Technical writing, research skills & cybersecurity portfolio building

Vendor Products Certifications

Workshops by ethical hackers, SOC analysts & security engineers

Apprenticeship-integrated programme for practical field experience & job linked

Exposure to SIEM, EDR, DevSecOps & advanced security tools

Introduction

BCA (Specialization in Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense) is an undergraduate programme designed to build strong foundations in computing, programming, networking, and cybersecurity skills required for modern digital environments.

The programme develops core technical, analytical, and investigative abilities essential for protecting systems, networks, applications, and cloud infrastructures across enterprise and government sectors.

Students learn ethical hacking, incident response, VAPT, cyber laws, Linux administration, scripting, SOC Level 1 operations, web security, and secure architecture concepts through an industry-integrated curriculum.

With hands-on cyber labs, real attack–defence simulations, Red–Blue–Purple–Grey team exercises, projects, and apprenticeship-based learning, the programme prepares students to become fully job-ready for diverse roles in the cybersecurity domain.

Tools Covered

Pre-Security:
OS, Networking , Active Directory, Network Analysis, Log Analysis, Scripting & Automation

Red Team Labs (Offensive Security)
Red Team Fundamentals, Network & System/Web/AD VA/PT, Binary Exploitation, Container VA/PT Advanced Red Teaming

Purple Team Labs (Analytical Security)
SIEM, Incident Response (SOAR), Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence

Blue Team Labs (Analytical Security)
Network Security, Firewall/IPS/Proxy/VPN, End Point Security, Web Security, Container Security

Program Details

  • BCA (Specialization in Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense) is a 4-year programme that builds strong foundations in computer science through CS50, programming, data structures, OS, networking, Python, AI, & DBMS.
  • Students gain practical cybersecurity skills through Linux administration, shell scripting, ethical hacking, VAPT, web security, SOC Level 1 training, cloud security, and Red–Blue–Purple–Grey team specialization
  • The curriculum covers cyber laws, compliance, network management, software engineering, cybersecurity frameworks, and secure system practices aligned with industry requirements.
  • With vendor certifications, projects, report writing, internships, and an apprenticeship, the programme prepares students with real-world experience for cybersecurity careers.
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Eligibility

Passed any +2 or equivalent vocational studies

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years) as per NEP guidelines

Tuition Fees

₹ 50,000 per Semester

*Fees such as Admission, Caution Money,
Examination, Hostel, and Transport fees are extra. 

Selection Criteria

As per JKU Entrance Exam and Personal Interview

Program Outcome

01

Strong Computing & Cybersecurity Foundations

Gain core understanding of programming, networking, OS, databases, and essential cybersecurity concepts introduced from the first year.

02

Developing Technical & Practical Cyber Skills

Build hands-on skills in Linux, scripting, ethical hacking, VAPT, SOC Level1, cloud security, and web app security through lab-based learning.

03

Ethical, Legal & Compliance Practices

Understand cyber laws, digital ethics, data protection, compliance frameworks, and responsible security operations for real-world environments.

04

Innovation & Problem-Solving in Cyber Defence

Strengthen analytical & design thinking, teamwork, & investigation skills needed to handle cyber challenges and secure systems.

05

Industry-Aligned Professional Expertise

Learn SOC workflows, secure architecture basics, DevSecOps practices, reporting, software engineering, and modern enterprise security tools.

06

Career-Ready Cyber Resilience Skills

Apply cybersecurity techniques to protect systems, applications, and organizations, and build resilience through real projects, certifications, and apprenticeship.

Course at a Glance

Core Subjects: CS50, C & C++, Data Structures, OS, Computer Networks, DBMS, Python Programming, AI Fundamentals, Computer Organization, Software Engineering, Project Management, Research Methodology.

Specialized Areas: Ethical Hacking, VAPT, Web Security, SOC Level 1, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity Frameworks, Red–Blue–Purple–Grey Teaming.

Skill Training: Linux Administration, Shell Scripting, Web Technologies, Compliance & Data Protection, Report Writing, Vendor Certifications, Apprenticeship & Live Projects.

Outcome: Industry-ready cybersecurity professionals skilled in offensive security, defensive operations, SOC workflows, cloud security, DevSecOps practices, and real-world cyber investigation & protection.

Career Opportunities

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • SOC Analyst – L1/L2
  • Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
  • Digital Forensic Investigator
  • Malware Analyst
  • Threat Intelligence Specialist
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • GRC/Compliance Analyst
  • Red/Blue/Purple Team Engineer

Leading Job Sectors

  • Cybersecurity Companies & SOCs
  • IT & Cloud Service Providers
  • Cyber Forensic Labs
  • Consulting Firms & Auditing Agencies
  • Banking, Finance & Insurance (BFSI) Security
  • Government & Defense Cyber Agencies
  • Telecom & Network Security Organizations
  • Cyber Product & SaaS Security Companies
  • Startups & Innovation Labs

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