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Industry Academia Collaboration
Cybersecurity Lab

Department of Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

Defend. Detect. Respond. Real skills for a real threat landscape.

About the Industry Partner — BlackPerl Academy

BlackPerl Academy is a specialist cybersecurity training organisation operating exclusively within the security domain. Their trainers are active professionals with hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, digital forensics, and incident response — teaching from the field, not the textbook. Through their partnership with the Department of CS (Cybersecurity) at KGCAS, BlackPerl deploys dedicated industry trainers across four active semesters, followed by internship facilitation and placement support in Semesters V and VI.

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About the Cybersecurity Lab

A dedicated, industry-powered training environment at KGCAS, exclusively for B.Sc. CS (Cybersecurity) students, run entirely by BlackPerl industry experts. Students progress through networking foundations, Linux, ethical hacking, network security, and cyber forensics — with embedded CTF challenges, red/blue team exercises, and forensic investigations throughout, culminating in an industry internship and dedicated placement support.

Why This Course?

Industry trainers deliver every session, bringing active field experience in threat analysis, penetration testing, and digital defence

Structured curriculum: Networking & Linux → Security Fundamentals → Ethical Hacking → Cyber Forensics

Hands-on, tool-based practicals in a controlled lab environment from Semester I

Graduates leave with VAPT reports, forensic investigation portfolios, an internship record, and industry-recognised certification

BlackPerl's network connects students directly with roles in security operations, ethical hacking, and digital forensics

Innovation Labs at a Glance

Semester Focus Area
Semester I Foundations of Networking and Cybersecurity
Semester II Security Fundamentals and Linux Operating System
Semester III Ethical Hacking and Network Security
Semester IV Cyber Forensics
Semester V Industry Internship
Semester VI Placement Support

Course curriculum

I
Semester I
Foundations of Networking and Cybersecurity
Network fundamentals — OSI model, TCP/IP stack, IP addressing, and protocols
Introduction to cybersecurity — CIA triad, threat types, and the security mindset
Network devices — routers, switches, firewalls, and their security roles
Common cyber threats — malware, phishing, social engineering, and ransomware
Introduction to cybersecurity frameworks and industry best practices
II
Semester II
Security Fundamentals and Linux Operating System
Linux OS for security professionals — file system, permissions, shell scripting, and process management
User and access management — authentication, authorisation, and privilege escalation
Cryptography fundamentals — encryption, decryption, hashing, and PKI
Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS — configuration and monitoring
Security policies, compliance, and risk management basics
III
Semester III
Ethical Hacking and Network Security
Ethical hacking methodology — reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) — tools and techniques
Network security attacks — MitM, DoS/DDoS, ARP spoofing, and DNS poisoning
Web application security — OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF
CTF challenges and red team / blue team exercises
IV
Semester IV
Cyber Forensics
Digital forensics principles — evidence handling, chain of custody, and legal considerations
Disk and file system forensics — data recovery, deleted file analysis, and artefact examination
Network forensics — traffic analysis, log investigation, and intrusion detection
Memory forensics — RAM analysis and volatile data extraction
Incident response — detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident reporting
Forensics tools — Autopsy, Wireshark, FTK, and related platforms
V
Semester V
Industry Internship
Placement at a cybersecurity firm, IT organisation, or SOC environment
Application of security skills in a real professional setting
Mentored and monitored by BlackPerl trainers and college coordinators
VI
Semester V
Placement Support
Resume building, portfolio preparation, and professional profile development
Mock technical interviews — security concepts, scenario-based questions, and HR rounds
Aptitude and communication training aligned with the cybersecurity industry recruitment.
Active placement facilitation through BlackPerl's industry network

Certifications & Outcomes

Students completing the lab are prepared for industry-recognised certifications in cybersecurity, aligned with BlackPerl's training framework and communicated at the start of each academic year.

Roles students are equipped for:

01

SOC Analyst

02

Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker

03

Cybersecurity Analyst

04

Incident Response Specialist

05

Digital Forensics Analyst

06

Network Security Engineer