Often there are malicious cyber attacks aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes. Cyber security is the protection of computer systems, networks and programmes from such attacks. Cybersecurity Specialists protects the system from such malicious attacks by creating programmes that protects the systems from hackers.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy trying to help people solve their problems
• You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
• You are interested in working on the computer
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Computer Science Engineering OR
After completing a Bachelor's degree you may complete a Diploma/ Certification course in Cyber Security
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Computer Science
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. IIT Madras
2. IIT Kanpur
3, IIT Guwahati
4. IISST Thiruvananthapuram
5. College of Engineering, Chennai
6, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
7. Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
8. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. MIT Manipal
2. Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
3. Sathyabama University - Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
4, Kumaraguru College Of Technology, Coimbatore
5. Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
6. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
7. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Erode
8. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at -www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 90,000 - INR 12,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on *
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability Of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Different industries such as Banks, Government, Retail, Healthcare and BFSI sectors actively recruit Cyber Security professionals
Work Environment: Most Cyber Security Professionals spend roughly 40 hours a week in the office for full-time employment, However, during technology releases or program updates there are often longer hours required. Sometimes systems need updates or maintenance overnight and over the weekends, Cybersecurity professionals may also travel by providing consultation at a variety of client locations.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Lakshmi Hanspal is the global chief security officer at Amazon Devices & Services. Passionate about securing digital transformation and supporting socially
conscious commerce, Hanspal also advises several Silicon Valley startups and serves on the advisory boards of eight cloud companies. She has done her BE degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and MS in Computer Science from Boston University Master of Science (M.S)*
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST
NCS Code: NA | IT010• You enjoy trying to help people solve their problems
• You like to analyze things (problems/situations)
• You are interested in working on the computer
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in Computer Science Engineering
OR
After completing a Bachelor's degree you may complete a Diploma/ Certification course in Cyber Security
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Computer Science
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. IIT Madras
2. IIT Kanpur
3, IIT Guwahati
4. IISST Thiruvananthapuram
5. College of Engineering, Chennai
6, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
7. Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
8. Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. MIT Manipal
2. Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
3. Sathyabama University - Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
4, Kumaraguru College Of Technology, Coimbatore
5. Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore
6. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore
7. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Erode
8. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at -www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 90,000 - INR 12,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on *
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability Of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Different industries such as Banks, Government, Retail, Healthcare and BFSI sectors actively recruit Cyber Security professionals
Work Environment: Most Cyber Security Professionals spend roughly 40 hours a week in the office for full-time employment, However, during technology releases or program updates there are often longer hours required. Sometimes systems need updates or maintenance overnight and over the weekends, Cybersecurity professionals may also travel by providing consultation at a variety of client locations.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Cyber Security Specialist → Cyber Security Analyst → Cyber Security Manager
OR
Cyber Crime Analyst → Cyber Security Consultant → Cyber Security Manager
The approx. salary of a Cyber Security Specialist ranges between INR 24,000 - 84,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscaje.com/research/lN/Job= Cyber_Security_Analyst/Salary
Experts from the field
Lakshmi Hanspal is the global chief security officer at Amazon Devices & Services. Passionate about securing digital transformation and supporting socially
conscious commerce, Hanspal also advises several Silicon Valley startups and serves on the advisory boards of eight cloud companies. She has done her BE degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and MS in Computer Science from Boston University Master of Science (M.S)*
Source: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/lakshmi-hanspa/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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