Ethical Hacking

An ethical hacker is computer and network expert who attack a security system on behalf of its owners for the purpose of finding and fixing of bugs in the existing computer system. Computer security has become major concern for business and government so it is beneficial to have independent security professional.

Key to Success

To be successful in Ethical Hacking you should have/ develop:

Flexibility and willingness to learn new things, technologies and adopt new methods of work
Logical thinking
Ability to focus and concentrate
Creativity
Accuracy

Scope and Opportunities

In recent years, there has been shocking increase in the number of cyber crimes like hacking accounts, stealing sensitive data, abusive emails, Trojan attacks etc. which increases the need of ethical hackers.

The demand is especially coming from government and IT industry. Also organizations including banks, airlines, hotels, telecom companies are seeking ethical hackers. The need of information security professionals is expected to increase nearly 4.2 million by 2015. As per statistics we require at least 77,000 ethical hackers every year and we are producing only 15,000 in a year.

Lifestyle & Social Status

May require working at odd hours to match international timings.
Must be prepared to work till late in the evening and even on weekends.
Pressure to complete tasks within deadlines

Job Profile

Prepare or conducts advance preparation test for fixing the bugs to increase the security of a system
Monitor incoming and outgoing data of an organization
Search the software environment for security concern
Conduct ongoing test for advanced security and stricter user controls in wireless networks

Skill Sets

Excellent communication skills
Logical Skills
Analytical Skills
leadership and managing skills

Work Value

Dedication
Commitment
co-ordination
flexibility

Current Job Scenario

Trainee ethical hackers can earn Rs. 3-5 lakh per annum
Ethical hacker with experience of five year or more can earn Rs.10-12 lakh per annum

Top Recruiters

IBM
TCS
WIPRO
INFOSYS

Course Synopsis

Course Option	Certification in Ethical Hacking	Diploma in Ethical Hacking	Advance Diploma in Ethical Hacking
Academic Eligibility	HSC with basic knowledge of computer networking	BE / B.Tech / MCA / BCA / Diploma in Computer	Diploma in Ethical Hacking
Fees	Rs. 10000 to Rs. 20000	NA	NA
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs	Rs. 2lakhs to Rs. 2.5lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	NA	6 Month	6 Month
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular
Approved	NA	NA	NA
Affiliation	NA	NA	NA
Specialization	NA	NA	NA
Entrance Exam	NA	NA	NA