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 |
Career prospect
- Security consultant
- Network security engineer
- Network security administrator
- System admin
- System architect
Entrance Exam
- Not Available
Success stories
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6lEU8S-Dj0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-0qN4lqHUI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uCU5HuDUQI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRArmXzXPhI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YymUT5C72Ug
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fT6pUQrY6M
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0janBsLso