Hardware & Networking

Students can check the list of some popular distance cyber security degree courses and their duration from the table given below.

Yes there are many good colleges that offer four year courses for B.Tech in CS. You can get in through management or the state engineering entrance exam. 

There are about 156 Ethical Hacking colleges in India. Out of these,  32 colleges are owned by the Private sector and the Public sector owns 7. Some of the popular ethical hacking colleges in India are S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College, Gujarat University, IANT- Institute of Advance Network Technology, IZee Business School, Rayat Bhara University, Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Arts, and many more. About 67 colleges ethical hacking course fee ranges < INR 1 lakh. 

Ethical Hacking is a kind of hacking but it is legal in nature, it is used for security purposes aiming towards fixing the weak links in the system and networks so that intruders cannot cause harm the information and programs in our system. Key concepts of Ethical hacking are hacking methodologies, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, social engineering, all conducted with proper authorization and within legal boundaries. Ethical hackers also focus on reporting vulnerabilities and providing remediation advice to organizations.

Ethical hacking professionals are rare to find due to the skill gap in the market, which makes it likely to land a good pay scale if you happen to crack interviews by showcasing your ethical hacking skillset. Honestly, the ethical hacking certification might add weight to your resume, but it's always advisable to pair that up with a full-fledged course or degree in IT.

Sure, it is quite possible to opt a Diploma in Cyber Forensics and Information Security after 10 th standard in India. Such Diploma courses are provided in many Polytechnic and private training institutes. These courses aim at delivering the basic skills and knowledge in cybersecurity, digital forensics and information security as entry-level preparation before the start of the studies in that area or before the start of the professional career (entry-level courses). The criteria to be eligible normally include at least 35-40 per cent marks in your 10th grade examination.