BCA in Cyber Security
A 3-year degree that builds real security engineers — from Linux and networks, through ethical hacking and SOC operations, to cloud security and digital forensics.
What is BCA in Cyber Security?
BCA in Cyber Security is a 3-year undergraduate degree that pairs the full Bachelor of Computer Applications core — programming, databases, web, software engineering — with a specialised security track covering computer networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, penetration testing, Security Operations Centre (SOC) workflows, cloud security and digital forensics. At GIIT it is AICTE-approved, RTU-Kota affiliated and includes paid industry internships.
What you'll learn, year by year
- Python & C programming
- Computer networks & Linux
- Operating systems
- Cryptography basics
- Ethical hacking & recon
- Web app pen-testing (OWASP)
- Network attacks & defence
- SOC workflows & SIEM
- Advanced pen-testing (OSCP path)
- Cloud & DevSecOps
- Digital forensics & incident response
- Capstone + paid internship
Where BCA Cyber Security graduates work
- SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2) — ₹4–7 LPA
- Penetration Tester — ₹5–9 LPA
- Security Engineer — ₹5–10 LPA
- Cloud Security Associate — ₹6–10 LPA
- Digital Forensics Analyst — ₹5–9 LPA
- GRC / Compliance Analyst — ₹4–8 LPA
BCA in Cyber Security — frequently asked questions
Break into cyber security — start with a campus visit
Free 45-minute guided campus tour. Meet faculty, see the AI & Cyber Security labs, and get every question answered — with your parents.