AICTE · RTU-Kota · 3 Years

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.

Definition

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.

Curriculum

What you'll learn, year by year

Year 1 · Foundations
  • Python & C programming
  • Computer networks & Linux
  • Operating systems
  • Cryptography basics
Year 2 · Offensive & Defensive
  • Ethical hacking & recon
  • Web app pen-testing (OWASP)
  • Network attacks & defence
  • SOC workflows & SIEM
Year 3 · Applied Security
  • Advanced pen-testing (OSCP path)
  • Cloud & DevSecOps
  • Digital forensics & incident response
  • Capstone + paid internship
Careers

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
FAQ

BCA in Cyber Security — frequently asked questions

BCA in Cyber Security is a 3-year AICTE-approved degree covering computer networks, operating systems, cryptography, ethical hacking, penetration testing, web/application security, Security Operations Centre (SOC) workflows and digital forensics — on top of a full Bachelor of Computer Applications core. At GIIT it is affiliated to RTU-Kota with paid security internships.
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