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Ethical Hacking

Ethical hackers break into computer systems with permission to find their weak points before criminals do. The best route is Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) and Computers, then a computing degree and a specialist course in ethical hacking, and it leads to IT (information technology) security work in large companies, government and the Army.

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INTRODUCTION

An Ethical hacker is someone who hacks with legal permission to strengthen systems and makes them penetration-proof. Ethical hacker is a network of computer experts who help in finding loopholes in an IT system to seek vulnerabilities if any, so that the system remains safe from any malicious hacker.

SKILL SET

  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Eye for detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Laws
  • Good Concentration Span
  • A Good knowledge in technology

JOB PROSPECTS

  • Army
  • MNC's
  • IT Security Team
  • Large Corporations
  • Universities and Schools
  • Government Organisations

CAREER PATH

  • PCM with computers is considered the best stream.
  • Graduation in the field of Computers and then one can go for certification of post graduation in ethical hacking.

TOP COLLEGES

CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BENGALURU

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

SRM UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

VIT UNIVERSITY, VELLORE

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY, DELHI

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES & RESEARCH

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RANCHI

  • Course: Bachelor of Computer Applications

PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

  • Course: BCA

POST GRADUATE

University of Madras

  • Course: M.Sc. Cyber Forensics & Information Security
  • Eligibility: A degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology/ Any other equivalent degree in Information Technology and Computer Science (or) B.Sc. in Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics/ Electronic Science (or) B.E./B.Tech

THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES, Kochi

  • Course: POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CYBER LAW
  • Eligibility: Candidates admitted to the Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream or a Bachelors’ Degree in Law recognized by NUALS. Preference will be given to those who possess degree in law.

University of Mumbai, Mumbai

  • Course: Post Graduate Diploma in ‘Cyber Law and Information Technology’ (One Year)

Electronics & ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur

  • Course: Comprehensive Ethical Hacking Course – Beginner to Advance

Disclaimer: The information provided here is best to our knowledge. It is highly recommended that you should cross-check the source of information through the specific Colleges and Institutes. WonderSkool (CareerPrabhu Education Private Limited) is in no way responsible for the decisions made solely on the basis of this document.

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