Certification in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking with AI
Certification in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking with AI
- Learn directly from PwC India’s top-tier faculty
- 10+ Industry-Grade Cyber & AI Toolstack - Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Splunk, OpenVAS
- Real-World Cyber Projects like threat mapping and Capstone
Batch Starts
January 31, 2026
Program Duration
4 Months
Eligibility
12th Pass and Above
Learning Mode
Online
Time Commitment
8-10 Hrs/Week
Batch Starts
January 31, 2026
Program Duration
4 Months
Eligibility
12th Pass and Above
Learning Mode
Online
Time Commitment
8-10 Hrs/Week
1.3K+ students have already registered
Application Closed
The Future Of Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Is Here
Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the Internet
Former CEO Mozilla.
Cybersecurity is the art of balancing risk and trust
Former NSA General Counsel.
About PwC Academy
- PwC Academy is a learning and education service offering of PwC India. Our aim is to create a vibrant community of expert professionals well-versed in their respective areas. We create impactful interventions across the skilling ecosystem.
- PwC Academy provides diverse training courses based on the best practices of PwC’s global network of firms, bringing real-life business experiences into the classroom. Based on our extensive know-how, we seek to deliver unique learning experiences that are stimulating, engaging and valuable, and which continue to have an impact long beyond the completion of the course. Our subject matter experts help to make learning more effective and practical.
- PwC Academy focuses on improving the knowledge, skills, competence and expertise of professionals and students by offering diverse learning programmes in areas such as tax, financial accounting and reporting, risk, governance and digital. These programmes are tailored to learning needs and based on our deep subject matter knowledge and global experience. Thus, they can help organizations and individuals meet the challenges arising in the rapidly changing business landscape of corporate India.
- Our instructors are experienced practitioners who have undergone extensive training and actual practice in the subject. They have worked with leading organizations around the world and advised them on a wide range of complex matters.
Admission Process
Submit Application
Complete application form to showcase your motivation and goals
Complete Counselling
Only shortlisted candidates go through the counselling process
Start Learning
Learn from India's top educators and stand out from the crowd.
Fee Structure
Application Fee
(non-refundable)
Option 1
Upfront
Option 2
EMI
(Through Our NBFC Partners)
Secure Seat Fee
(non-refundable)
₹4,000
₹4,000
Program Fee
(non-refundable)
₹31,000
₹10,953 x 3 months
Total
₹35,000
₹36,859
(**GST at 18% extra, as applicable)
Our NBFC Partners
Who is this Program for?
Anyone with a passion for building a career in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
Turn Ethical Hacking & AI Skills into Career-Ready Expertise
- Build a solid foundation in ethical hacking, network security, AI-driven defense, and digital forensics.
- Work on real-world labs and mini projects — from scanning systems to securing web applications and training AI models.
- Complete a comprehensive capstone to showcase your practical skills to top employers in cybersecurity and AI roles
Why choose this Program?
Learn from the experts of the world's leading professional services.
Certification from a PwC Academy
Receive a Certification of Completion from PwC Academy, to showcase your achievement.
Industry Readiness
Get interview-focused coaching and AI-powered practice sessions — all designed to boost your chances in competitive hiring (Eligibility: 5 CGPA).
Advanced Curriculum
Access cutting-edge content, simulations, and evaluations focused on real-time project implementation.
Case-Based Learning
Engage in real-world, case-based sessions that connect theory with practical business challenges.
World-Class Faculty
Learn directly from PwC Indias top-tier faculty and other industry experts.
Open Forum Sessions
Open forum session to address participant queries and facilitate discussion on topics covered throughout the program.
*Certificate Eligibility: Minimum 65% overall attendance and 30% marks in cumulative evaluations score
How is the Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking with AI Program With PwC Academy Different?
How is the Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking with AI Program With PwC Academy Different?
This Programme
Other Programme
Combined Academic and Industry Mentorship
Learn from PwC India's faculty and industry experts, ensuring a blend of theoretical knowledge and real-world insights.
Primarily led by academic faculty with limited industry exposure.
Student Support & Engagement
Dedicated student support, query resolution, continuous feedback, and interactive sessions via Zoom
Support systems can vary, potentially lacking personalized guidance or real-time interaction
Certification
Receive a prestigious certificate from PwC Academy upon successful course completion
Certifications may be generic or from less recognized institutions, offering less industry differentiation
Industry Readiness
Gain AI skills, expand your network, and sharpen interview readiness — a complete launchpad to thrive in today’s industry (Eligibility: 5 CGPA in this program).
Minimal career support; students are expected to handle interview preparation on their own.
Hands-On, Project-Based Learning
Learn 10+ Industry-Grade Cyber & AI Toolstack- Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Splunk, OpenVAS in this course
Minimal emphasis on hands-on projects; may focus more on theoretical concepts.
Features
This Programme
Other Institutes
What Will You Learn?
With cyber attacks rising globally and AI changing how systems are attacked and defended, this program prepares students to become next-generation cybersecurity professionals. You'll master ethical hacking, network defense, secure coding, and AI-enabled threat detection and apply your learning in live labs and simulations. The curriculum is designed to bridge industry talent gaps, empower hands-on learning, and equip learners with AI-powered cybersecurity skills. The program also offers an open forum session to address participant queries and facilitate discussion on topics covered throughout the program.
Toolkit
Course Details
Duration
4 Months
Course Mode
Online
Certification
From PwC Academy
Module 1: Cybersecurity Foundations & Evolving Threat Landscapes
- History, terminology & career tracks in cybersecurity
- Types of attacks: phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering
- Cyber kill chain & MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Introduction to adversarial AI and attack simulation using LLMs
- Hands-on Project: Build your own threat map using open-source data
Module 2: Ethical Hacking, Footprinting & Vulnerability Assessment
- Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite
- Scanning networks, enumerating systems, and finding open ports
- Vulnerability scanning tools: Nessus, OpenVAS
- OWASP Top 10 threats
- Using AI for automated vulnerability classification and risk scoring
- Hands-on Project: Recon and vulnerability report on a simulated organization
Module 3: Advanced Network Security & Incident Response
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and honeypots
- Detecting and responding to intrusions
- Log analysis and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- Building an AI-assisted SOC (Security Operations Center) simulator
- Hands-on Project: Configure Snort, use Splunk + AI alerts
Module 4: Secure Coding & Application Security
- Threat modeling & secure software design
- Code vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- Static & dynamic code analysis tools
- Using AI to scan and refactor insecure code (GitHub Copilot, DeepCode)
- Hands-on Project: Audit and secure a buggy web application
Module 5: AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Detection, Automation & Defense
- Introduction to machine learning in cybersecurity
- Anomaly detection with AI (unsupervised learning)
- AI in phishing, spoofing, and spam detection
- Generative AI for penetration testing automation
- Agentic AI: Creating autonomous agents for continuous network monitoring
- Hands-On Project: Train an AI model to detect unusual traffic patterns
Module 6: Cyber Law, Compliance & Digital Forensics
- Indian Cyber Law, IT Act, GDPR, HIPAA
- Risk frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Chain of custody, evidence handling
- Forensic tools: Autopsy, FTK Imager, Wireshark
- AI for evidence triage and pattern recognition in large datasets
- Capstone Project
Ask Me Anything Session (2 Hours)
An open forum session to address participant queries and facilitate discussion on topics covered throughout the training program. This session will be led by PwC experts and is intended to reinforce learning and clarify concepts as part of the curriculum.
Please Note :- "Due to the evolving nature of the industry expectations and partner institute feedback, some syllabus aspects may change. Any updates will be communicated during the Inauguration Session(s) or at the start of the relevant module"
Meet our Instructor Team
Ankit Goel
Senior Manager - Risk Consulting at PwC India
Ankit has over fourteen years of experience in Cybersecurity and Risk Consulting practice in India. His expertise includes Vulnerability Assessment, P...
Mansi Srivastava
Manager - Risk Compliance at PwC India
Mansi has over thirteen years of experience in the cybersecurity domain, working with diverse clients, including government entities and financial ins...
G Karthik
Manager - Risk Compliance at PwC India
Karthik is a seasoned professional in the cybersecurity practice, bringing over eight years of experience to the field. As an OSCP-certified professio...
*Note: Instructors teaching your batch may change based on specific module expertise, or circumstances such as personal emergencies, unavailability etc.
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Real-Time Learning Ecosystem
Experience a constantly evolving curriculum with live classes and instant academic assistance, designed to keep pace with industry advancements.
Industry Integration and Projects
Participate in hands-on industry projects guided by expert mentors from top companies, ensuring practical and relevant skills development.
How will Masai Help you?
Dedicated Learner Support
Get personalized assistance, prompt query resolution, and continuous feedback through live interactive sessions with experts
Real-Time Learning Ecosystem
Experience a constantly evolving curriculum with live classes and instant academic assistance, designed to keep pace with industry advancements.
Industry Integration and Projects
Participate in hands-on industry projects guided by expert mentors from top companies, ensuring practical and relevant skills development.
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