Hardware & Networking

If you're aiming for MTech/ME in CSE or Cybersecurity, several universities accept non-CSE branches and your CGPA gives you a strong chance. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers M.Tech in Cyber Security with eligibility from BTech/BE in various related fields.  JK Lakshmipat University (Jaipur) has programmes in Cybersecurity & Blockchain among its CSE specialisations.  NorthCap University, Gurugram, offers M.Tech CSE – Cyber Security & Forensics with hands-on learning. D. Y. Patil International University also has an M.Tech in Cyber Security for BTech grads.  Reva University is another option.  Make sure to check if the university accepts “other engineering branches” for CSE Cybersecurity and if GATE score or entrance-exam is needed.

Ethical hacking mainly works on the offensive side and teaches about how to hack into systems legally to test vulnerabilities. Ethical hacking is best for students who already know the basics of Networking, Linux, and Coding. Ethical hacking courses are usually certification-oriented. The career scopes of Ethical Hacking include Penetration Tester, Bug Bounty Hunter, and Security Analyst.

Now, when it comes to Cyber Security, it broadly focuses on the defensive side, including concepts like firewalls, cryptography, incident response, and offensive aspects. It is best for the students who have little to no background. Cyber Security can also be pursued as a degree (BSc/ BTech) or certification. A cybersecurity Career path includes Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Risk Manager, and Security Consultant.

If you're just starting, a Cyber Security course is the safer option because it gives you the foundation (networking, security basics, defense strategies). Once you're comfortable, you can specialize in Ethical Hacking as a subfield.