Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

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Mar 13, 2023 19:31PM IST

About Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

With the world turning into one global village and the fact that most of the official work (private and public) is done through computer and computer systems, it is important to ensure security in such cases. All the necessary documents, information, and data are stored in a computer these days which shall be protected with utmost care. Following this, there is a lot of demand for cybersecurity and ethical hacking professionals to keep all the sensitive information protected from the hackers and develop new computer protecting the system.

During the program, ethical hackers are taught how to find loopholes in the security system and to report these threats to their owners and provide necessary solutions to protect the data and networks. To pursue ethical hacking certification, candidates need to take up the certified ethical hacking examination. Ethical hackers shall have good technical and analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of various computer software and programmes.

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Highlights 

Following are the major highlights of Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course: 

Course Name

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

Course Type

Certificate Course

Course Duration 

Varies (3 months to 2 years)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, job experience (in some cases)

Admission Process 

Entrance Exam. 

Course Fees 

Rs 40,000 to 60,000

Career Options

Ethical Hacker, Information Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Information Security Manager, Security Consultant

Starting Salary 

Rs 5.00 Lakhs per Annum

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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Eligibility Criteria

  • It is mandatory for an ethical hacker to have a bachelor’s degree in IT such as engineering, B.Sc, and advanced diploma in networking.
  • Admission to some of the reputed institutes is on the basis of entrance exam such as IIT-JEE, CET etc.
  • A certification in ethical hacking from reputed institutes helps you find better jobs and makes you professional in your field.

Ethical Hacking Certifications:

Following are some of the popular ethical hacking certifications:

  • Certified Ethical Hacker - EC Council
  • GIAC Certified Penetration Tester by SAN & GIAC
  • Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator - EC Council
  • Certified Intrusion Analyst - GCIA 

Admission Process 

Candidates who want to apply for admission in the certificate course in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking must take the entrance test specifically designed for the course. 

Those who qualify the entrance exam are considered for admission. Certain institutes also consider certain years of work experience to enrol the student in certified  Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course. 

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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Syllabus

Popular Subjects:

Cloud Computing

Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Denial of Service

Hacking Mobile Platforms

Cryptography

Hacking Web Servers

Session Hijacking

Scanning Networks

Social Engineering

Cloud Computing

Malware Threats

Footprinting and Reconnaissance

SQL Injection

Evading IDS, Firewalls and Honeypots

Enumeration

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Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Career Options and Job Prospects

There is a huge demand for professional ethical hackers due to the frequent cyber attacks on the security systems of companies and banks. They hire professionals so that they can develop new security networks and contribute towards preventing malicious hackers from breaking into companies systems and destroying sensitive data.

The starting salary of the ethical hacker or cybersecurity specialist is Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. Ethical hackers can find jobs both in public and private sector. According to a survey, the demand for an ethical hacker is expected to grow in large numbers in India over next few years. Some of the top IT and non-IT recruiting companies where ethical hackers can find employment opportunities are :

  • Wipro
  • Reliance
  • Google
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • KPMG
  • Infosys
  • IBM
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FAQs about Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

What is Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course about?

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course is about training the candidates to find loopholes in the security system and to report these threats to their owners and provide necessary solutions to protect the data and networks.

What is the duration of Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is of a total of 2 years duration.

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is a UG or a PG level course?

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is a UG level course.

What is the minimum eligibility to pursue the Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

To pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking, the candidate must have pursued a Bachelor’s degree in IT such as Engineering, B.Sc, and an advanced Diploma in Networking.

How much percentage as an aggregate is required to pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking?

A minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying exam is required to pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking.

What are some of the major subjects included in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

Some of the major subjects in the syllabus of Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking are Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, SQL Injection, Enumeration, etc.

What is the fee for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

The average fee for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is INR 30,000 to 50,000.

What are the top colleges in India for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

Some of the top colleges for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking are National Institute of Technology (Warangal), Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (New Delhi), Indian Institute of Technology (Chennai), National Institute of Technology (Mangalore), etc.

Is there any entrance exam to get admission in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking course?

Yes, some of the entrance exams to pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking are IIT JEE, CET, etc.

What are some of the top recruiters for Cyber Security & Ethical Hackers?

Some of the top recruiters for Cyber Security & Ethical Hackers are Wipro, Reliance, Google, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, IBM, etc.
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