M.Sc. Digital Forensics & Information Security
The M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security programme at Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be) University offers advanced training in cybercrime investigation, digital evidence analysis, and information security management. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, the programme blends computer science, forensic methodologies, cryptography, and cybersecurity practices. Students gain hands-on expertise in tackling cyber threats, securing digital infrastructures, and investigating crimes involving networks, mobile devices, and emerging technologies. Graduates are prepared for careers in law enforcement, corporate security, research, and digital forensic laboratories.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Science from a recognised University with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST candidates) are eligible to apply. Candidate should have studied Cyber Forensics / Digital Forensics / Computer Forensics / Computer Science as one of the core courses.
- Curriculum aligned with industry standards in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
- Dedicated modules on cybercrime investigation, cryptography, and network security.
- Practical training with advanced forensic tools, software suites, and simulated cyber-attack environments.
- Access to digital forensic labs, incident response simulations, and secure network setups.
- Project-based learning through case studies, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Internship opportunities in cyber forensic units, IT security firms, and law enforcement agencies.
- Integrated courses in cyber law, ethical hacking, malware analysis, and cloud security.
- Digital forensics, cyber law and incident response.
- Evidence recovery and analysis from computers, networks and mobile devices.
- Cryptography, network security and penetration testing.
- Malware analysis, reverse engineering and threat intelligence.
- Cloud security, blockchain, social media and mobile forensics.
- Practical skills with forensic tools, intrusion detection and SIEM systems.
- Legal procedures, expert reporting and scientific communication
- Research methodology applicable to both digital forensic and information security
- Cybercrime Investigation & Incident Response
- Network Security & Cryptography
- Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering
- Mobile & Wireless Device Forensics
- Cloud Security & Blockchain Forensics
- Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Social Media & Dark Web Forensics
- SIEM & Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance
M.Sc. Digital Forensics & Information Security - Curriculum Structure
2026-2027 BATCH
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Digital Forensics | Advanced Digital Forensics | OS and Multimedia Forensics | Security Auditing, Risk and Compliance |
| Computer Networks and Network Security | Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis | Security Auditing, Risk and Compliance | |
| Server Management and Security Architecture | Network Security and Log Analysis | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Security | |
| Programming and Shell Scripting | Python Programming for Security | Elective (Cloud Security / Social Media Forensics / Geoinformatics) | |
| Digital Forensics Practical | Advanced Digital Forensics Practical | OS and Multimedia Forensics Practical | |
| Network Security and Server Management Practical | Malware Analysis and Network Security Practical | AI/ML and Security Auditing Practical | |
| Cyber Security Management and Incident Response | Web Application Penetration Testing | Cyber Law and Research Methodology | |
| Summer Internship |