This PG Diploma in Information Security (PGDIS)(with an exit option of PG Certificate in Information Security (PGCIS)
after successful completion of first semester) programme has been designed to bridge the gap in the awareness and
competency required by various categories of people such as the users of Internet and various IT enabled services
about deeper aspects of Information Security, responsible use and management of IT services. This is a PG Diploma
level programme with an exit option of PG Certificate in Information Security (PGCIS) after successful completion of
first semester and total 32 credits of worth. Students can complete this programme in minimum period of one or
maximum period of three years.
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The Programme aims at imparting:
 To spread awareness of information security and protection.
 To provide protection and security to personal data and to build data oriented infrastructure in the companies.
 To raise high professional ethics in the individuals and students towards providing information security.
 To experiment and learn the skills and techniques neededfor providing protection and security to our information.

Eligibility:
i) B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA/ B.Tech (Computer Sc.)/ B.Tech (IT) or its equivalent. OR
ii) Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from a recognized university / Institute with CIT/CIC/ACISE/
CISE from IGNOU or a Certificate in Computer Science/ Computer Application from a Govt. recognized institute
with a minimum duration of 6 months or studied Computer Course as a part of the curriculum in Bachelor/PG
Degree. OR
iii) Bachelor Degree in any discipline or its equivalent from the recognized university/ institute with 1 year working experience in Computer Application/ IT