Average Duration | 6 months-2 years | ||
Average Fee | 20 K-1.5 L INR annual | ||
Study Mode | Regular |
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.
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 |
Following are some of the popular ethical hacking certifications:
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.
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 |
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 :
Some of the top recruiters for Cyber Security & Ethical Hackers are Wipro, Reliance, Google, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, IBM, etc.
Yes, some of the entrance exams to pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking are IIT JEE, CET, etc.
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.
The average fee for Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is INR 30,000 to 50,000.
Some of the major subjects in the syllabus of Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking are Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, Cryptography, SQL Injection, Enumeration, etc.
A minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying exam is required to pursue Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking.
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.
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is a UG level course.
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking is of a total of 2 years duration.
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.
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