The School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (SCSDF) at NFSU Chennai Campus, is a premier academic unit dedicated to creating elite professionals capable of tackling modern-day cyber threats and digital crimes. The school bridges the gap between traditional forensic science and advanced computing to secure the nation’s digital borders. The school is designed to provide a holistic approach to cybersecurity, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to practical, hands-on expertise. Also training a new generation of "Cyber Warriors" to address the global shortage of cybersecurity experts and equipping students with the skills to identify, mitigate, and recover from sophisticated cyber-attacks.
SCSDF Chennai campus currently offers M.Sc. Cyber Security, a comprehensive 2-year program covering network security, malware analysis, cloud security, and ethical hacking. Opportunities for advanced research in niche areas like Blockchain forensics, AI in cybersecurity, and IoT security.
Mission
To educate and train students in cyber forensics and prepare them to tackle the futuristic investigation challenges in cyber forensic domain. To Develop teaching, research and consultancy infrastructure at par with international standards.
Vision
To enhance capabilities in the niche areas of cyber security and digital forensics and play a leading role in national cyber security and digital forensics.
Best Practices
The School of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at NFSU Chennai provides intensive, hands-on training in the application of advanced digital forensic tools and cybersecurity methodologies. Students gain mastery in critical areas such as digital evidence recovery, network traffic analysis, malware forensics, and multimedia authentication. The School offers a broad-based education that integrates computer science, law, and investigative psychology through interdisciplinary projects. We foster an environment of innovation, providing students with opportunities to engage in high-impact research—both within the classroom and through independent, sophisticated projects focused on the evolving landscape of cyber threats. The School upholds the highest ethical standards in all consultancy and funded projects. We instill in our students and researchers the core values of impartiality, technical accuracy, and digital integrity, ensuring that every forensic investigation meets the rigorous standards required for judicial admissibility.
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