The Undergraduate (UG) program of Information Technology was started in the year 1998. The department has been re-accredited by National Board of Accreditation(NBA) since 2022 for a period of three years. The Department of Information Technology of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) provides high quality education programs by imparting comprehensive knowledge coupled with practical exposure, which is essential for software design, development and testing in the IT industry. The Department provides ample facilities in terms of software and hardware to enable the students to learn by doing. The curriculum is designed to cater to the needs of the industrial organization. It also enables the students to apply a design thinking approach to solve social and industrial problems.

The UG program aims at deepening the knowledge and skills of the students on the basic concepts and theories including computer fundamentals, programming, database management, networking, web development, operating system and other programming principles that will equip them in their professional work involving analysis, systems implementation, operation, production and maintenance of the various applications in the field of information technology. Through courses in data acquisition, automation, and real-time systems, students develop expertise in leveraging IT solutions to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure reliability in industrial settings.

The UG course specialization based on cyber security covers key topics essential for safeguarding computer systems and networks. These include understanding the threat landscape, establishing security policies and procedures, managing risks effectively, implementing cryptographic techniques, enforcing access control measures, securing network infrastructure, handling incident response and digital forensics, conducting security testing and assessment, integrating security into software development processes, and addressing legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity practices. These topics equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to protect against cyber threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and resources in information systems.

The students are encouraged to actively carry out their projects across various areas of Information Technology and to develop their technical and research skills by attending various workshops, conferences, competitions, etc…

Programs Offered

Undergraduate : (Duration: 4 Years)
• B.Tech IT- Information Technology
• B.Tech IT with specialization in Cyber Security
 

The department of Information Technology was established in the year 1998 and accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The vision of the department is to develop the department as a center of excellence in research and development. Our mission is to develop innovative teaching and learning pedagogies among students and infuse scientific temperament.

The department of Information Technology at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science has a long standing tradition of excellence. The program provides a sounds foundation for student wishing to pursue a career in fields such as Cloud computing, DevOps, Networking, Data Sciences, Full Stack Development, Database Development, Software Engineering, Ethical Hacking and Quality Testing through a diverse range of theoretical skills and practical experience, which are presented in the context of real time applications. 

Information Systems have made deep knowledge into every aspect of our daily life. One needs to look around systems that they features almost everywhere. Indeed, it is practically impossible to name any software applications without information. In order to compete with other companies or just remain a step ahead of them, the developers of technical systems and innovative products must be fully aware of both the applications and the limitations of information systems used in them.

The world of information technology is rapidly growing, bringing in marvelous changes in day-to-day life that demands ever changing skill-set from the students. The department equips the students in sound foundational concepts that further enable them to adapt to changing technological needs. To expose the latest trends to the students, value-added courses, MOOC, in-house seminars, workshops, industrial visits are conducted periodically. Hitsathon, and BreakSec are organized every year by the department's Student Club members and professional society, to enhance the technical skills of the students. The Department offers a quality research training experience for its students as well as faculty. The Department also maintains its relevance to world-class research by collaborating with industry and business through local and international research networks.

The Department of Information Technology is actively working with many IT industrial institutions like NASSCOM, ACM and IEEE along with industries such as IBM, Infosys, HTC Global Services, Dlink and more. The Department has established Centers of Excellence in the area of Cyber Security and Machine Intelligence.

The Department has renowned faculties with international experience both in the industry and academics. The faculties are encouraged and well supported by the Department in performing innovative research. The faculties also engage with the industry by offering their services to solve their problems. The Department received the National Level "Best Cyber Security Education Award of the year 2017" from Data Security Council of India (DSCI) for offering the cyber security courses and creating the cyber security awareness in the society through various events and activities.

Vision

To be a globally renowned academic department for quality education and research in the field of Information Technology with ethical values and social commitment.

Mission

•  M 1: To impart comprehensive technical education to produce highly competent IT professionals and entrepreneurs.
•  M 2: To provide an academic environment for state of the art research with ethical standards.
•  M 3: To conduct knowledge transfer programs to enhance the technical knowledge in the field of Information Technology.

PEOS

The program is expected to enable the students to

• PEO 1: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in IT solution development leading to excellence in professional career and/or higher education ir research.
• PEO 2: Provide solutions making use of the knowledge gained in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Cyber Security and Communication.
• PEO 3: Adapt themselves to continuously changing technologies to develop innovative applications with ethical and social commitment.

PSOS

At the end of this Program, graduates will be able to

• PSO 1: Acquire an ability to use the algorithm's technique and tools for the development of software applications related to Information Technology.
• PSO 2: Design, develop and test software intensive systems for IT Industry to provide solutions to real world problems.
• PSO 3: Apply the knowledge in Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to solve real time problems in Cyber Security and Big Data.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (ALIGNED WITH GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES) (PO)

At the end of this program, graduates will be able to

• PO 1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundament an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PO 2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
• PO 3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PO 4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems:

Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions for complex problems.

• PO 5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• PO 6: The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• PO 7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• PO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• PO 9: Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• PO 10: Communication:Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions
• PO 11: Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• PO 12: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change
   

Honors

Honors offered by parent Department based on Industrial Requirement.

Honors in Artificial Intelligence:

The Honors program provides a comprehensive education in AI applications, focusing on machine and deep learning fundamentals. Topics covered include deep network architecture, regularization, and optimization, with exploration of convolutional, recurrent, and recursive networks. Ethical considerations, particularly in NLP, such as understanding language in context and societal implications are highlighted. The program aims to develop AI techniques for practical problems, covering data analytics, machine learning, and ethical considerations, as well as introducing computational linguistics and NLP fundamentals. Learning outcomes include the ability to solve uncertain problems using data visualization and deep neural networks, as well as addressing AI ethics and applying deep learning algorithms in NLP contexts.

Minors

Minors offered based on student’s Interest.

Minors in CyberSecurity:
The Cyber Security minor offered by HITS focuses on providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for protecting data and systems in today's interconnected world. Key areas covered include security fundamentals, cryptography, penetration testing, software security, and digital forensics, all applied to real-world scenarios. The program aims to equip students with knowledge aligned with industry trends, including cybersecurity goals, offensive/defensive techniques, digital Cyber Security Essentials forensics, incident response, and malware behaviour. Additionally, students learn cryptography fundamentals, cryptographic algorithms, and their applications in Blockchain. Learning outcomes include understanding cybersecurity fundamentals and laws, assessing software vulnerabilities,analyzing the impact of cyber-attacks, and evaluating disruptive technology solutions for cybersecurity applications.

Bill gates Laboratory

DCS-Switching, DCS-Wireless and DCS-Surveillance Components are available in this lab for enhancing the practical knowledge of stakeholders in the Networking Concepts subject area.

BOSS MOOL LABORATORY:

BOSS (Bharath operating system) is a GNU/linux Distribution developed by C-DAC, Chennai in order to benefit the usage of free/open-source software in india,the students and staff were given an opportunity to use the MOOL and BOSS and Developed many open-source components

HUFFMAN LABORATORY:

Collaborated with Codechef to utilize the programming platform and help programrs make it big in the world of algorithms and programming contests. We train the students to write plagiarism-less codes using this collaboration.

KERCKHOFF'S LABORATORY:

Secure Academic Alliance with Check Point Technologies offers Certificate Programs for Students. Research Projects on Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) were developed. The offensive vs Defensive lab scenario was developed.

CODER'S HUB I AND II LABORATORY:
CODERS HUB I

CODERS HUB II 

CodeChef was created as a platform to help programrs make it big in the world of algorithms, and programming contests. At CodeChef we work hard to revive the geek in you by hosting a programming contest at the start of the month and another smaller programming challenge in the middle of the month. We also aim to have training sessions and discussions related to algorithms, binary search, technicalities like array size and the likes.
HUB II
 

IBM CCV LABORATORY:

Industry collaboration courses like Cloud Computing & Virtualization, Cyber Security and Forensics and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning are offered to provide students with the needed skills for jobs in these fields.

Specialization in Data Analytics

B.Tech IT with Specialization in Software Modeling is concerned with the development, design, testing, and maintenance of software. It is a four-year undergraduate program that is in high demand in the market due to the growing need for software applications in most industries that provide a variety of services. It is a program that provides aspiring students with the opportunity to pursue a career in the field of software applications. Leadership in software is critical to our economy, security, and quality of life. Much of the economy is dependent on highly secure computer software, whether it is used to incorporate into products, manufacture products, or design competitive products. The primary goal of Software Modeling is to prepare students to extend and strengthen their ability to create and sustain transformative systems of the future. Software Modeling is a legacy study in the field of Information Technology that focuses on the creation, evolution, and upkeep of software products using well-defined engineering principles. For professionals trained in this domain, the market offers a diverse range of high-profile opportunities.

The program enables candidates in imbibing the fundamental concepts of data analytics that would help them understand the business context and analyze the big data using state-of-the-art technologies and frameworks. This would make them readily employable as well as take up independent work as an entrepreneur.

Career Options

• Data Scientist
• Data Visualization Developer
• Business Analytics Specialist
• Big Data Analyst
• Big Data Technology Specialist

Specialization in Cyber Security

B.Tech. IT with specialization in Cyber Security program is made to meet the rising need for qualified security professionals in both the public and private sectors. This program's specific goal is to redesign engineering graduates' skills and improve mindfulness. Experts in the field designed the program contents while considering the demands of the market and the students' academic abilities. This specifically created program aids in bridging the gap between academia and industry to develop a workforce that is employable and prepared to take on challenging roles in the field of cybersecurity.

This course also covers the dark web, adversaries, and their tools, tactics, and procedures (TTP). Students can use this knowledge to create intelligence-led security programs in which intelligence gathered on the battlefield about an adversary leads to security decisions and investments. This program provides a solid foundation for understanding various aspects of Cyber Threat Intelligence and a quick start for targeted and result-oriented threat research.

Career Options

• Information Security Analyst
• Information Risk Analyst
• Junior Cyber Security Analyst / Cyber Security Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Internal Auditor
• Sales – Cyber Product and Services
• Technical Support Engineer (InfoSec)
• Network Security Engineer
• Information Security Trainer

Specialization in Software Modeling

B.Tech IT with Specialization in Software Modeling is concerned with the development, design, testing, and maintenance of software. It is a four-year undergraduate program that is in high demand in the market due to the growing need for software applications in most industries that provide a variety of services. It is a program that provides aspiring students with the opportunity to pursue a career in the field of software applications. Leadership in software is critical to our economy, security, and quality of life. Much of the economy is dependent on highly secure computer software, whether it is used to incorporate into products, manufacture products, or design competitive products. The primary goal of Software Modeling is to prepare students to extend and strengthen their ability to create and sustain transformative systems of the future. Software Modeling is a legacy study in the field of Information Technology that focuses on the creation, evolution, and upkeep of software products using well-defined engineering principles. For professionals trained in this domain, the market offers a diverse range of high-profile opportunities.

This course prepares students to be game changers for businesses looking for technological innovations. The emphasis on application and practical uses of both software and development is one of this course's key components. Working in a team is heavily emphasized in this course because it is thought to be a crucial skill for anyone wishing to pursue a career in software engineering. Since many different industries need these skills, software modeling is a cross-industry job specification. Graduates of this program can find employment in a variety of fields that need programrs, software analysts, and code developers.

Career Options

• Computer Systems Analyst
• Software Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Content Developer
• Tech Support
• QA Engineer
• Software Architect
• UI/UX Developer
• DevOps Engineer

Our IT department organized a two days national level Hackathon competition on 30^th August and 1^st September 2019. Around 360 students from different engineering colleges and universities around India participated in the competition. Mr. Amuthan, Atal Mentor for India, Mr.Ashwin, Manya the Princeton Review acted as judge and chief guest of the event and shared their knowledge

A Zonal Championship cum workshop on Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking was organized on 12^th and 13^th August 2019. 35 students participated in this event. Mr.Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO, WhiteHat Global Solutions, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India acted as chief guest and mentor for the event