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About CSE (IoT, Cyber Security including Blockchain Technologies)

Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber security including Block chain Technology) undergraduate engineering course has been started by the institute from the academic year 2020-21 with the intake capacity of 60 seats. This B.Tech CSE (IoT & Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology), undergraduate programme familiarises students with the functional and operational aspects of IoT, Cyber Security and Blockchain Technology.

Cyber Security is a specialized field in Information Technology (IT) which is regarded as a substream 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. Cyberspace being a common platform which is accessed anyone from every corner of the world, the scope of cybersecurity is equally spread across the globe. 

A lucrative, growing field, cybersecurity focuses on protecting organizations from digital attacks and keeping their information and networks safe. Cybersecurity experts detect vulnerabilities, recommend software and hardware programs that can mitigate risks, and develop policies and procedures for maintaining security.

As more businesses move their operations online, and with cyberattacks on the rise, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow, particularly for healthcare and financial organizations. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 40% job growth rate for information security analysts between 2020-2038.

Internet of Things (IoT) is a pervasive technology that interrelates computing devices, to enable transfer of data over a network, without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Various IoT applications focus on automating different tasks and are trying to empower the inanimate physical objects to act without any human intervention.

The existing and upcoming IoT applications are highly promising to increase the level of comfort, efficiency, and automation for the users. To be able to implement such a world in an ever-growing fashion requires high security, privacy, authentication, and recovery from attacks.

Blockchain applications go far beyond cryptocurrency and bitcoin. With its ability to create more transparency and fairness while also saving businesses time and money, the technology is impacting a variety of sectors in ways that range from how contracts are enforced to making government work more efficiently.

The demand for people with Blockchain skills is high. Due to its many fields of application, it is looking to hire those who have the skills set to navigate this new technology. Of course, just like with any other fantastic job opportunities, not everyone is cut out for these opportunities. You must have or acquire the skills that set you apart and make an employer want to entrust you with their investment.

As Blockchain technology continues to evolve, so will its professional opportunities. The Blockchain is here with us to stay which means that Blockchain Expertise is to be in high demand for years and years to come. So whether you are a techie or not, a career in Blockchain is a new and exciting opportunity worth exploring.

The curriculum of this program is designed to drive students towards the corpus of knowledge to develop IoT applications Cyber Security and Blockchain Technologies.

Areas that are focused:

Internet of Things,

Industrial and Medical IoT Applications

IoT Security

Trust based Computing

Cyber Security and Forensics

Ethical Hacking

Cloud Security

Blockchain Technology and Use cases

Blockchain Programming with Node Js

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

Distributed Ledger Technology

Smart Contracts and Applications

Career Opportunities:

The students in this program shall be empowered with a detailed review of the security-related challenges and sources of threat in the IoT applications while exploring various emerging and existing technologies focused on achieving a high degree of trust in the IoT applications are discussed. The interrelated four technologies, Blockchain, fog computing, edge computing, and machine learning, are also suitably explored to increase the level of security in IoT through the breadth of the program.

The cybersecurity field presents diverse career opportunities. Potential jobs include information security analyst, chief information security officer, security architect, and security engineer. The most popular industries that employ cybersecurity professionals include computer systems design and related services; management of companies and enterprises; credit intermediation and related activities; and management, scientific, and technical consulting services.

                        Job Rolesb profiles in Cyber Security

Chief Information Security Officer

Penetration Testes

Security Auditor

Security Manager

Vulnerability Accessor

Cryptographer

Security Administrator

Security Consultant

Security Software Developer

Forensic Expert

Incident Responder

Security Analyst

Security Architect  

Security Engineer

Security Code Auditor

Security Specialist

Companies Hiring Cyber Security Professionals

After completing a course in Cyber Security, candidates seek for Cyber Security jobs in the following companies.

  • Apple
  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York
  • Patient First
  • Lockheed Martin
  • General Motors
  • Capital One
  • Cisco
  • Intel
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Boeing

 Career Opportunities In Blockchain

Blockchain Developer

Blockchain developers with the expertise to help companies explore Blockchain platforms are in high demand. Blockchain development might be the most marketable career path today because people are eager to realize all the benefits of Blockchain. These individuals require absolute attention to detail as theirs is a high ranking position. Blockchain developers are programmers who create applications for blockchain. They typically have a lot of experience working with C++, Python, and Javascript before becoming Blockchain developers.

Blockchain Solution Architect

The Blockchain Solution Architect has the responsibility of designing, assigning, and connecting Blockchain solution components with the team experts such as developers, network administrators, UX designers, and IT Operations whose to develop to complete the Blockchain solutions.

Blockchain Project Manager

This individual is entrusted with the responsibility of connecting Blockchain projects to experts whose duty it is to develop Blockchain solutions. Blockchain project managers need to be equipped with the skills of a traditional (cloud) project manager. They also need to master the technical bit to understand the technology thoroughly. Another important ability is excellent communication skills; this is essential when addressing non-technical workers, when providing useful updates or when trying to get resources from higher authorities.

Blockchain UX Designer

With the incorporation of Blockchain into so many industries, its design as well as user interface, is becoming critical. The role of a Blockchain designer is shaping a user interface that creates trust and is alluring to a regular user. These individuals need to be able to pay attention to detail, have an artistic touch, but most importantly they need to be hardworking as their line of work requires them to spend countless hours behind their computers.

Blockchain Quality Engineer

In any development environment, we have a quality assurance engineer who tests and ensures that all areas of the project are of the required quality. In the Blockchain world, a Blockchain engineer plays a similar role by guaranteeing that all operations are of excellence in the Blockchain development environment. In other words, they conduct the testing and automation of frameworks for Blockchain. These individuals need to have a third eye as far as payment to detail is concerned because a small mistake on their part affects everyone using their technology. Excellent communication skills would also go a long way in maintaining good work relationships.

Blockchain Legal Consultant

Of course, as organizations try to comprehend the adoption of Blockchain into their systems legal issues always arise. As companies launch this new technology, they are also looking for legal expertise on what considerations to make while investing. They are curious about the implications of their actions, about how to handle their finances, and lastly how to manage their identity. Of course, for such an individual, proper communication skills are mandatory. You also need to have a good grasp of your international law as Blockchain is tech without borders for the same reason it is advisable that such people master as many universal languages as they can.

Everyone In The Business

Besides the specific roles of professionals working with Blockchain technologies, it is also important that everyone in the organization has a fundamental organization of the Blockchain. Only when everyone has an understanding of the benefits, key capabilities, use cases, and critical success factors, organizations can fully exploit the Blockchain.

Other Connected Roles

Accountants

Public Relations

Marketers

Crypto journalists

Managers

Crypto brokers

Analysts

ICO advisors

Employers

1. Deloitte

2. IBM

3. KPMG

4. EY

5. Accenture

6. Cisco

7. JP Morgan Chase

8. Microsoft

9. Conduent

10. ConsenSys ..etc

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