Course Description

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) was established with a clear vision to prepare students for success in the rapidly evolving digital and security-driven global landscape. Our mission is to develop highly skilled, ethical, and industry-ready cyber security professionals through a strong academic foundation, immersive hands-on learning, and real-world exposure to contemporary cyber challenges. The curriculum is carefully designed to strengthen core competencies in computer science and cyber security while fostering innovation, analytical thinking, and a problem-solving mindset.

With the support of dedicated faculty, advanced learning facilities, and a strong campus placement ecosystem, the department empowers students to build successful careers in areas such as ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and cyber risk management. Simultaneously, significant emphasis is placed on higher education, research, and competitive examination preparation, supporting students who aspire to pursue advanced studies and certifications in India and abroad. Choosing CSE (Cyber Security) at our institution means embracing a future-focused program committed to technological excellence, digital resilience, and lifelong learning.

This integration of innovation, advanced cyber-focused education, strong industry collaboration, and consistent placement performance ensures outstanding career opportunities for graduates, while shaping them into competent cyber professionals prepared to protect and advance the global digital ecosystem.

    Vision

    To achieve excellence in Cyber Security education, research by empowering students with innovative skills to protect digital assets and contribute to global community.

    Mission

    • To integrate quality education, values, and skills in the field of Cyber Security through outcome-based teaching and learning process.
    • To promote multidisciplinary research, foster innovation, and develop problem-solving skills in emerging areas of Cyber Security.
    • To inculcate ethical practices, professional responsibility, and social commitment to address security challenges in society.
    • To foster a collaborative culture and support among teachers, students, and industry partners for sharing of ideas, knowledge exchange, and real-world exposure.

    Program Outcomes

    • Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
    • Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
    • Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
    • Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
    • Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
    • The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
    • Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
    • Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
    • Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
    • Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
    • Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
    • Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

    Dean's Message

    The Department of Cyber Security is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, with a focused mission to prepare professionals capable of safeguarding digital infrastructures in an increasingly interconnected world. Our industry-aligned curriculum is designed to equip students with strong foundations in network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk management, and secure system design, enabling them to address complex cyber threats with confidence and precision.

    Supported by a highly qualified faculty, professors of practice from the cybersecurity industry, and state-of-the-art laboratories, students gain extensive hands-on experience through advanced simulations, real-time threat analysis, cyber range exercises, and industry-integrated projects. They are encouraged to develop expertise in emerging domains such as cloud security, AI-driven threat intelligence, blockchain security, DevSecOps, zero-trust architecture, and quantum-safe cryptography.

    Our vision is to evolve as a centre of excellence in Cyber Security and related research, nurturing graduates who emerge as cyber defenders, security analysts, ethical hackers, researchers, and security architects—equipped to protect digital ecosystems and contribute meaningfully to national and global cyber resilience.

    - DR. PUNEET GOSWAMI

    Faculty

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    1Dr. Puneet GoswamiProfessor, Dean
    2Dr. Surendra Kr KeshariProg. Head (1st Yr-CS), Associate Professor
    3Mr. Vaibhav KansalAssistant Professor
    4Ms. Yogita ChandAssistant Professor

    Publications & Research

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    Class Room

    Our classrooms are designed to support effective teaching and learning, and are equipped with smart interactive panels, integrated audio systems, and internet connectivity.

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    Labs

    Advanced laboratories offer comprehensive hands-on experience in emerging technologies, particularly through the Cybersecurity Lab.

    • The Cybersecurity Lab provides specialized training in threat detection, ethical hacking, and network security, preparing students to design, secure, and manage resilient digital systems in an increasingly interconnected world.
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    Placement

    S.NoBatchTotal StudentsRegistered for PlacementPlacedOffersMax PackageAvg Package
    12021-202520820516220145.64 LPA5.29 LPA
    22020-202421121015920452 LPA5.10 LPA
    32019-202321020819730348.89 LPA6.68 LPA

    Center of Excellence

    Tech Mahindra Centre of Excellence

    Tech Mahindra Centre of Excellence

    The Tech Mahindra Centre of Excellence at KIET, Ghaziabad, established within the Department of Information Technology, is an industry–academia initiative focused on employability enhancement. It provides training to students selected by Tech Mahindra, ensuring their skills align with current industry demands.

    Testimonials

    I've been fortunate to be a part of KIET. The department has helped me gain a strong academic foundation as well as personal growth. The faculty has always been supportive and have guided us towards excellence. The department...Read More

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    Chinmoy Chakraborty
    SDE (Zomato)

    From the quiet focus of lab benches to the energy of late-night project sprints, every experience at KIET has shaped not just my career—but my character. I'm sincerely grateful to the Information Technology department—our HOD...Read More

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    Shifa Rifat
    Associate Software Engineer at ServiceNow

    Supportive mentors and a culture of innovation gave me the space to experiment, build, and grow. Some of those experiments turned into proud moments on national and global platforms. KIET enriched my journey with experiences ...Read More

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    Unnati Bhardwaj
    Product Consultant (Smarter Codes)

    I feel proud and grateful for the journey at KIET that shaped my professional foundation. The academic environment, dedicated faculty, and constant support from the Information Technology department played a vital role in pre...Read More

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    Isha Rastogi
    Software Engineer (Microsoft)

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