Hardware & Networking

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.

Some common Cybersecurity Threats are mentioned in the table below -

Cybersecurity works by the integration of different processes mentioned below -

• Firewalls - Security systems that look after incoming and outgoing network traffic.
• Encryption - Transforms readable data into an unreadable format for unauthorized elements.
• Access Control - Implement strong password and authentication systems.
• Security Information - Provides alerts by system with regard to security.
• Backup - Regularly backing up data and having recovery options.

These are just the major concepts. Cybersecurity is a lot more vast than these operations.

Cyber security basically refers to protecting systems and software from threats or damage online. It has a lot of more verticals and specialized areas. Nowadays online cyber threats are increasing. This is the reason there is increase in the demand for cyber security professionals. 

The ethical hacker course at Quest Institute of Knowledge includes the following topics:-

• Scanning Networks
• Social Engineering
• Foot-printing and Reconnaissance
• Cryptography
• Hacking Wireless Networks
• SQL Injection, etc.

Colleges like Chandigarh University, UPES, VIT Vellore, etc. are the colleges that offer an AI and cyber security engineering programme. They all provide admission on the basis of management quota and entrance exam based.