Every day, people are victimized by cybercriminals while online banking transactions, online shopping, online money transfer, etc. The sad truth is that very few criminals can be described as experts. The lack of Cyber Safety and Security awareness make most of the people an easy target for anyone trying to hack into their personal information. The estimated cybercrime cost is over $400 billion per year of the global economy. As a result, most of the companies and organizations of the world, including the Indian Government, are emphasizing cybersecurity a top priority for the coming year and are setting up standards for cyber security protocol as well as creating cyber security awareness in society. Cyber Security Post Graduate program offered through GTU-GSET help students to understand modern information and system protection technology and methods. This AICTE approved Post Graduate ME course of two years duration has an intake of 30 students per year and the admissions are done through ACPC, Gujarat. It involves the learning of cybersecurity tools and techniques, services, systems, programming methodologies, and the best-designed approach. The students can be able to learn about the detection, prevention, and mitigation of cybercrime.
Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity
Cyber Security as a career choice covering the various types of roles, the skill sets required,
and the career roadmap for cybersecurity professionals. GSET provides opportunities to the
students to work on the real-time problems during their learning duration with the help of a
strong linkage with various state/central government security agencies and private
companies. The students are encouraged to attend and explore GTU- International
Experience Program (IEP) in the field of cybersecurity such as Cyber Security Summer
Training Program at Tel Aviv University, Israel. The institute provides the support for skill
development, training, and placement in various esteemed industries and organization such
as Deloitte India, KPMG India, and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), Net-
Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd., BlueInfy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., TrasVista, IG Global Business Services
India, Cloud24x7 Pvt. Ltd., Sophos Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Alterego Technology Ltd., etc.
Vision
- To create a research environment to provide socially responsible and technically sound postgraduate technocrats, innovators and entrepreneurs in the cyber security domain.
Mission
- To develop state-of-art research facilities of cyber security and digital forensics with well-equipped academic infrastructure
- To encourage faculty to do research and consultancies in the field of cyber security and digital forensics.
- To establish strong linkages with research organizations, Institute of national importance and Industries for cyber security.
- To promote innovative practices to produce innovators and entrepreneurs in the field of cyber security.
- To leverage International linkage of Gujarat Technological University to establish strong international outreach for cyber security domain.
Program Specific Outcomes
- To understand and analyze the various cyber-attacks, cyber laws, ethical hacking concepts, defending practice of cyber security, and digital forensics techniques.
- Identify, analyze and develop software and hardware solutions for complex problems in cyber security domain.
- Apply advanced knowledge to identify research challenges, and contribute individually or in team to resolve Cyber Security and Digital Forensics issues.
Program Educational Objectives
- Impart knowledge/skill in the areas of cyber security, digital forensics, cyber laws and related disciplines.
- Work in reputed computer and IT security, Government and Research organizations or as an entrepreneur to build cyber safe nation.
- Able to cope with cyber security challenges through continuing education, increased responsibility, team work and ethical code of conduct.
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Laboratory
The Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Laboratory is a state-of-the-art, dedicated space in which students can safely engage in cyber related activities, including malware detection and analysis, and penetration testing. It is equipped with everything required to secure and analyze digital evidence. Cybercrime and forensic investigations are simulated in a safe, controlled environment without possible impact to other campus networks. This lab is provided to all ME Cyber Security students to undertake coursework and project work where they can enhance their research skill in the field of Cyber Security.
High Performance Computing (HPC) Laboratory:
High performance computing laboratory facilities is established with PARAM Shavak Supercomputer and high-end computer systems to create a culture of research and innovation for students and researchers. It is useful to execute the various projects of AI and machine learning, deep learning, network traffic analysis, digital forensic investigation, log analysis, electronic design automation, blockchain technology based research projects, etc.
Network Research Laboratory:
The objective of network research laboratory is to pursue the research in the various area of computer communications and networks. Students can able to perform various experiments on virtualization, network measurement and dissemination, etc. to explore the knowledge of network communication systems and security.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Laboratory:
The VAPT laboratory is aim to develop to provide the facilities of attack defense lab to the students. Students can perform various experiments of web application security, operating system security, vulnerability assessment of computer network, pentesting and Wi-Fi security, programming practices for various pentesting methodologies, etc.
Subject code | Branch code | Eff_from | Subject Name | Category | Sem /Year | L. | T. | P. | Total | E | M | I | V | Total |
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3700001 | 59 | 2018-19 | English for Research Paper Writing | Audit Course | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
3700005 | 59 | 2018-19 | Constitution of India | Audit Course | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
3710001 | 59 | 2018-19 | Research Methodology and IPR | MLC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 100 |
3715901 | 59 | 2018-19 | Mathematical Foundation for Cyber Security | Core I | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715901 | 59 | 2018-19 | Introduction to Cryptography | Program Elective I | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715905 | 59 | 2018-19 | Cyber Crimes, Ethics and Laws | Program Elective II | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715906 | 59 | 2018-19 | Cyber Security: Administration and Management | Program Elective II | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715907 | 59 | 2018-19 | Defense Programming in Python | Core II | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715908 | 59 | 2018-19 | Digital Forensic | Program Elective I | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715909 | 59 | 2018-19 | Intrusion Detection | Program Elective I | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3715910 | 59 | 2018-19 | Secure Software Design and Enterprise Computing | Program Elective II | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3700001 | 59 | 2018-19 | English for Research Paper Writing | Audit Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
3700005 | 59 | 2018-19 | Constitution of India | Audit Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
3720001 | 59 | 2018-19 | Mini Project with Seminar | Core | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
3722323 | 59 | 2018-19 | Information Theory & Coding | Program Elective III | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725611 | 59 | 2018-19 | Steganography & Digital Watermarking | Program Elective III | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725902 | 59 | 2018-19 | Internetworking and security | Program Elective IV | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725903 | 59 | 2018-19 | Ethical Hacking | Program Elective IV | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725904 | 59 | 2018-19 | Web and Database Security | Program Elective III | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725905 | 59 | 2018-19 | Security Assessment and Risk Analysis | Program Elective IV | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725908 | 59 | 2018-19 | Malware Analysis | Core IV | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3725910 | 59 | 2018-19 | Operating system and Host Security | Core III | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 150 |
3730002 | 59 | 2018-19 | Internal Review 1 | Internal Review 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
3730003 | 59 | 2018-19 | Dissertation Phase I | Dissertation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |
3730005 | 59 | 2018-19 | Business Analytics | Open Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3730006 | 59 | 2018-19 | Industrial Safety | Open Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3730007 | 59 | 2018-19 | Operation Research | Open Elective | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3735903 | 59 | 2018-19 | Advance Algorithms | Program Elective V | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3735904 | 59 | 2018-19 | Machine Learning | Program Elective V | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3735905 | 59 | 2018-19 | Mobile and Wireless Communication Security | Program Elective V | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3740001 | 59 | 2018-19 | Internal Review - 2 | Dissertation | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
3740002 | 59 | 2018-19 | Dissertation Phase II | Dissertation | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |

Director
Dr. Shailesh D. Panchal
Qualification : B.E.(EC), MTech (CSE), Ph.D. (CSE)
Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.
Email ID : sdpanchal@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Dr S D Panchal is a Professor, PG-Cyber security, Graduate School of Engineering & Technology (GSET). He has total twenty years of teaching experience. He completed Under-Graduation in Electronics & Communication branch from Government Engineering College, Modasa in 1999, Post-Graduation in Computer Science & Engineering from the Nirma University, Ahmedabad in 2010, Gujarat, and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering from CHRUSAT in 2017. He was Assistant Professor in Information Technology branch at Government Engineering College Modasa as well as at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda during 2000 to 2012. He was also Associate Professor of Information Technology Department at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda during 2012 to 2020. His area of interest is Image Processing, Host security and Internetworking security. He is an active members of program committees of various national and International workshops and conferences. Total 06 students are currently pursuing their research under his guidance in the domain of computer security, Adhoc networking and natural Language processing. He has published more than 15 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of computer network security and image processing.
Members Board of Study and Professional bodies
- Member of Board of Study, Information Technology branch, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmadabad.
- Member of Board of Study, Information Technology branch, Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidhyalaya, Vallabh-Vidhyanagar
- Member of Board of Study, Cyber forensic University, Gandhinagar.
- Member of Expert committee for defining educational qualification criteria, Information Technology branch, Directorate of Technical Education, Gujarat State.
- Served as Subject expert in the various engineering institutions for the faculties’ recruitments.
- IEEE professional membership and IEEE Student branch (STB20124) counselor VGEC Chandkheda (2016-2018).
- IT Expert, Purchase committee, Gujarat Technological University.
- Chairman, Doctoral Research committee (CE/IT Branch), Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.
Teaching
- Internetworking & Security
- Cyber-crimes, Ethics and Laws

Assistant Professor
Ms. Seema B Joshi
Qualification : M.Tech. (Cyber Security and Incident Response), Ph.D. (Pursuing)
Office Address : Shed-5, GTU Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424
Email ID : ap_seema@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Ms. Seema B. Joshi is an Assistant Professor (Cyber Security), Graduate School of Engineering and Technology (GSET). She has total twelve years of teaching experience. She completed her Under-Graduation in Information Technology from S. S. Engineering College, Bhavnagar in 2007, Post-Graduation in Cyber Security and Incident Response from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) in 2016. She was Assistant Professor in Information Technology branch at S. S. Engineering College Bhavnagar and Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar during 2008 to 2018. Currently, she is pursuing PhD under the supervision of Dr. S. D. Panchal, Professor and Director of GSET, Gujarat Technological University. Her area of interest is Cloud Computing and Security, Blockchain Technology, Malware Analysis. She has obtained the certification of AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) for FTK (Secure 95%) – Year-2015, Powered by Syntricate AccessData, USA. She is associated as a SPOC of NPTEL Local Chapter in GTU-GSET. She has published more than 15 research papers in various journals and conferences in the area of Cyber Security. She has also published two books with Pearson Education.
Teaching
- Malware Analysis
- Defense Programming in Python

Assistant Professor
Mr. Mahesh H. Panchal
Qualification : M.E. (Computer Engg.)
Office Address : 214, Graduate School of Engineering and Technology (Shed-5), Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda-382424, Ahmedabad .
Email ID : ap.ca.mhp@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Mr. Mahesh H. Panchal is Assistant Professor (Computer Application) in GTU since December-2019. He joined GTU in the year of 2014 as Deputy Director and performed various academic administration duties in the Examination, Training & Placement Cell and Student Support Section. He is a Computer Engineering graduate from L. D. College of Engineering (Gujarat University) of batch 1998-2002. He obtained his Master of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from BVM Engineering College (Sardar Patel University) in the batch of 2007-2009. He is pursuing doctoral research work in the field of Machine Learning at GTU. He started his teaching career from the year 2002 as Visiting Lecturer at L. D. College of Engineering and Government Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad. Then he joined A. D. Patel Institute of Technology as Lecturer in 2004 and continued the teaching and other routine academic responsibilities there till 2009. He served Kalol Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Kalol (N.G.) between 2009 to 2014 in the capacity of Assistant Professor and Head of Department (Computer Engineering). He along with his peers published 7 papers in National & International journals and presented 2 papers in National & International conferences. His interesting technical subjects are Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Soft Computing, Blockchain Technology, Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms, Natural Language Processing and Compiler Design. He is also interested in developing computer programs in C, C++, Java, Prolog, Python and PL/SQL languages.
Members Board of Study and Professional bodies
Indian Society for Technical Education (LM)
Teaching
- Blockchain Technology
- Business Intelligence
- Data Structures and Algorithm
- E-commerce
- Machine Learning
- Programming in Python
- Web and Data Security

Assistant Professor
Mr. Deepak Upadhyay
Qualification : B.Tech.(IT), MTech (IT), Ph.D. (CSE-Pursuing)
Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.
Email ID : ap_deepak@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Deepak Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor, PG-Cyber security, Graduate School of Engineering & Technology (GSET). He has a total Seven years of teaching experience. He completed Under-Graduation in Information Technology branch from Government Engineering College, Ajmer in 2011, Post-Graduation in Information Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi in 2013, and Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering at Gujarat Technological University from 2018. He was Assistant Professor in the Information Technology branch at Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot during 2013 to 2016. His area of interest is Digital Forensics, Internet of Things, Malware Forensic, Network Security and Open Source Intelligence. He is an active member of program committees of various national and International workshops and conferences. He has published more than 14 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of Network Security, Open Source Intelligence, Internet of things.
Members Board of Study and Professional bodies
- Co-Chief Investigator – GTU for ISEA Project phase -II , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- Member of International Association of Engineers, Member Number-163902
- Mentor in Coursera for Cyber Security and Internet of Things.
- Member of Advisory committee for cyber security at Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad.
Teaching
- Digital Forensics
- Malware Analysis
- Internet of Things
- Network Security
- Open Source Intelligence

Assistant Professor
Ms. Rutika Ghariya
Qualification : B.E. (EC), M. Tech (Electronics and Communication System)
Office Address : Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda Campus, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad-382424.
Email ID : ap_rutika@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Ms. Rutika P. Ghariya is an Assistant Professor at Gujarat Technological University – Graduate School of Engineering and Technology. She has total 5 years 10 months of experience. She is associated with GTU since 29th June, 2015. Prior to join GTU, She had worked with Government Engineering College, Surat as a visiting lecturer from July 2014 to December 2014 and then after she had worked with N. G. Patel Polytechnic, Bardoli since January 2015 to June 2015. She had completed his graduation from Valia Institute of Technology. She has completed her M.Tech with specialization in Electronics and Communication System from Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology, Nadiad. She has done her dissertation research work in Antenna Array Pattern Synthesis Using Novel Optimization Technique. Wherein she did her research on Side lobe level reduction and null steering of Linear and Planar array of Point sources using Particle Swarm Optimization Technique. Her area of interest is Wireless Communication, Antenna & Radiating System and Engineering Mathematics. Total 04 students are currently pursuing their dissertation under her guidance in the domain of Satellite Communication, Wireless Communication, and Networking. She has published 5 research papers in various International conferences and journals in the area of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Engineering Education and Digitization in Library Science.
Teaching
- Antenna and Radiating System
- Wireless Communication
- Mathematical Foundation for Cyber Security
- IOT and Applications

Assistant Professor
Mr. Mridul S Seth
Qualification : M.E. in Water Resource Management (LDCE, Ahmedabad), B.E. in Civil Engineering (SSEC, Bhavnagar)
Office Address : Shed-5, GTU-Graduate School of Engineering and Technology, Gujarat Technological University, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad
Email ID : ap_mridul@gtu.edu.in
Profile
Mr. Mridul Seth, presently working as an Assistant Professor in Infrastructure Transportation and Water Resource Management department of GTU-Graduate School of Engineering and Technology, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Mr. Seth has done his M. E. from LDCE, Ahmedabad, Gujarat in Water Resources Engineering in 2019 and B.E (Civil Engineering) from Shantilal Shah Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar in 2016.
Mr. Seth has qualified and competed various state and National-project level competitive exams such as GATE. He also counsels students for achieving success in competitive exams like GATE, GPSC and other state government exams. Earlier Mr. Seth has teaching experience of 6 batches in coaching institute for Quantitative Aptitude subject as well. Apart from the academics Mr. Seth has achieved All India Rank 40 and State Rank 13 in Mathematics Olympiad and silver medal in swimming at state level.
Teaching (Area of Interest)
- Mechanics of Solids Constitution of India
- Hydrology Engineering
- Irrigation Engineering
- Reinforced Cement Concrete
- Structural Analysis
- Geotechnical Engineering
Teaching Subjects
Constitution of India

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