Cyber & OT Security
“As AI drives the next wave of digital transformation, cyber resilience — not just visibility — is key to securing our digital future.”— Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik
Modern cyber warfare no longer stops at data theft; it directly targets the physical systems powering utilities, manufacturing lines, and supply chains.
Defend the operations that move the world.
Modern cyber warfare no longer stops at data theft; it directly targets the physical systems powering utilities, manufacturing lines, and supply chains. Protecting these highly complex, unified IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments requires a unique hybrid skillset that traditional computer science degrees simply do not teach.
Our six-month “For Industry–By Industry” Cyber & OT Security Finishing School Bootcamp Program is engineered specifically to solve this talent crisis for our corporate partners. This fast-paced, deeply technical curriculum is specifically curated and delivered by industry experts and CXO mentors, where students undergo an extensive deep-dive hands-on training process — building a robust pipeline of specialised Cyber & OT Security professionals tailored to meet the immediate security needs of modern industry.
What you'll be able to do on day one.
Eight capabilities — the arc of a modern security career, from the first firewall rule to the boardroom.
Defend enterprise networks
Design segmentation, next-gen firewall rules and zero-trust access so lateral movement stops at the perimeter — and never crosses the crown-jewel boundary.
Run ethical penetration tests
Recon, exploit, pivot, report. Learn the full offensive workflow on live systems inside a purpose-built isolated lab.
Operate a modern SOC
Triage, hunt, respond — use SIEM and SOAR tooling to build the muscle memory of a Tier-1/Tier-2 analyst on day one.
Secure the full SDLC
Code review, threat modelling, API security and DevSecOps controls baked into the delivery pipeline — security ships alongside the feature.
Protect critical infrastructure
Harden SCADA, PLCs and DCS environments across the Purdue model — industrial protocols, OT threat intel and incident response tailored to plants and grids.
Apply AI-assisted defence
Use machine learning for anomaly detection, phishing analysis and malware triage — turn adversary emulation into a repeatable team exercise.
Talk risk to the board
Translate technical exposure into governance language, control frameworks and business-outcome dashboards leadership will act on.
Ship recruiter-ready work
Leave with a red-team engagement, a SOC playbook and an OT hardening plan — three concrete pieces that show what you can do.
1,200 hours of deep, industry-led learning.
Curriculum built by industry practitioners.
01Network Essentials & Network Security
02Identity & Access Management
03Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
04Security Operations Center (SOC)
05Application Security
06OT Security
07AI for Security Applications
The partial list of proposed Industry Mentors.
CISOs, InfoSec leaders and industry practitioners who mentor the Cyber Security Bootcamp cohort — 1:1 and cohort sessions across the six months.
| # | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr. Dhawal Shrivastava | Sr. Security Assurance Engineering Lead |
| 02 | Dr. Nidhish Bhatnagar | Ex-Director Rashtriya Raksha University; Professor of Practice |
| 03 | Dr. Lalit Gupta | Global InfoSec Leader & President — Cyber Security Council of India; Sr. Partner |
| 04 | Mr. Abhishek Mohanty | Senior Cyber Security Leader |
| 05 | Dr. Ram Kumar G | Cyber Security & Risk Leader |
| 06 | Mr. Aditya Kumar | CISO |
| 07 | Mr. Gourav Bhatra | CEO |
| 08 | Mr. Suresh Sharma | CISO |
| 09 | Mr. Gokulavan Jayaraman | CISO |
| 10 | Mr. Bithal Bharadwaj | CEO |
| 11 | Dr. Durga Prasad Dube | Security Leader and Executive Vice President |
| 12 | Dr. Pawan K Sharma | CISO |
| 13 | Mr. Saurabh Jagtap | Senior Cyber Security Leader & Industry Speaker |
| 14 | Mr. Jatinkumar Modh | Founder |
| 15 | Ms. Shubhangee Shelke | VP |
| 16 | Mr. Sanjay Mistry | Senior Leader |
| 17 | Ms. Sakshi Vidur | Global BISO |
| 18 | Ms. Archna Bhardwaj | Head HR |
| 19 | Dr. Indu Sharma | Industry Leader and Educator |
| 20 | Dr. Santhosh Kumar Sharma | Industry Leader and Educator |
| 21 | Mr. Nikunj Bhatiya | Founder & CEO |
| 22 | Mr. Hiren Sadhwani | Cyber Security Leader |
| 23 | Mr. Rahul Singh | Cyber Security Leader |
| 24 | Mr. Mayan Arora | Cyber Security Leader |
Credentials that hiring managers recognise.
VTU Approved
Program certified by Visvesvaraya Technological University — India’s premier technical university.
NASSCOM SSC Aligned
Assessment aligned to NASSCOM Sector Skills Council job roles for cyber-security professionals.
VSI Program Certificate
Awarded on successful completion of coursework, capstone and industry-mentor assessment.
OEM Track Certificates
Additional certifications from partner OEMs via elective tracks.
Career support built into the program.
- Assured placement with participating industry partners.
- Dedicated career services team — resumes, mock interviews, portfolio reviews.
- Industry mentor assigned to every learner through the program.
- Direct-hire pipelines with leading enterprise partners.
Industry-by-industry experiential learning.
VSI’s Industry-by-industry experiential learning pedagogy, led by industry practitioners and CXO mentors, bridges academic theory and workplace practice — replacing static lectures with a curated curriculum comprising 90% hands-on, sector-specific problem-solving, assignments, real-time projects with participating industry partners and assured placement.
Programs are tailored to unique market demands, ensuring learners gain direct exposure to real tools & technologies, application environments and industry professional skills — becoming truly industry-ready professionals.
Who this program is for.
BTech · MTech · MCA
Any recognised technical degree at bachelor’s or master’s level.
IT & Circuit branches
CSE, ISE, IT, ECE, EEE, EIE and allied streams.
2026 & 2027 pass-outs
Final-year and recent graduates from these two cohorts.
60% career score
Consistent 60% aggregate through 10th, 12th and graduation.
No active backlogs
Required for 2027 candidates at the time of application.
The next cohort is filling up.
Set up a 1:1 with our admissions desk to confirm eligibility, scholarships and the current intake position.
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