Information Technology

Eligibilty for Admission:
The candidate must be an Indian Citizen certificate from a Village Officer or a competent authority showing that the candidate is a native of any State or Union Territory of India should be furnished in the prescribed format along with the print out of the application. True copies of the birth certificate issued by the competent authority passport/ school certificate-showing place of birth will also be accepted as proof of nativity.
Academic Eligibility:
Candidates should have passed BCA/B.Sc. IT COMPUTER Science Degree of minimum 3 year duration with Mathematics at 12 level or at Graduate level. The candidate should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50percentage marks in their Degree examination, but, it is 45 percent for candidates belonging to reserved category. For SC and ST candidates, a minimum pass in the degree examination is sufficient. No rounding off of percentage of marks to the nearest higher integer is permitted. Candidate seeking admission to the course should be qualified from any of the universities in Kerala or any other Universities, recognised by any of the Universities in Kerala. Final Year regular Bachelor's Degree students are also permitted to appear for the Entrance Examination subject to the condition that the original degree certificate and mark lists of all parts of the qualifying examination shall be produced by the candidate at the time of admission.

There are few points that can help candidates in their preparation. These are as follows:
Time-Table: It is advised that candidates make a time-table and plan their daily routine. Divide major subjects in broad categories and then allot time to each category. This can help in covering all the main subjects and topics. Reference Books and Sources: Getting books for reference material has become easy these days. Reference books and material can be fetched online, as there are a number of sites available that provide good study material. Candidates can buy these books or can also read them online, as they can help in preparation to a great extent. Previous Years Question Papers: These serve to be of great help at the time of preparation. Students can see the structure and pattern of the paper and can prepare accordingly. Solving these question papers on a regular basis also help in managing and distributing time to each section of the question paper. This in return helps candidates to be quick and smooth with the questions and section at the actual examination time. Coaching Centres: A place where candidates can be trained well to face the examination. Candidates can take admission into these coaching centres and polish their understanding of subjects. These centres also provide material and guess papers for students to practice. Apart from these pointers, candidates should remember to stay healthy and calm at the time of preparation of examination. Staying calm and complacent is very important when preparing for any competitive examination. Have a cool mind and plan everything instead of creating a havoc out of everything. Candidates should also stay fit and healthy to avoid missing out examination due to illness. Always remember, a healthy mind conquers the world. Regards.

Types of Cyber Security Courses:
Cyber security courses worldwide are offered in three broad categories:
Fresher: For undergraduates wanting to make careers in cyber security. These courses are recommended for students with an aptitude for complex calculations, formulae and computing. Professional: Qualified IT experts looking for a career shift or widen their skill offerings. These programs are tailored for people already working ATIT departments of banks, companies and the government. Informal: Such courses are availed by younger students, housewives, senior citizens and anyone interested in basic cyber security. They AIMAT training people on protecting themselves and their family from online threats. A look at top cyber security courses
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Microsoft Virtual Academy operated by Microsoft offers a wide array of 35 online certification courses in cyber security. They cover a broad spectrum of topics related to Microsoft Windows and related operating systems. MVAs courses are strictly for IT professionals since they are rather complex. They are available to learners worldwide. Apple Training and Certification
Apple features a variety of certification programs through its online learning portal. Certifications for macOS and OS X courses for better cyber security, though these are considered to be almost hack-proof operating systems. International Information System Security Certification Consortium- ISC (2)
This is one of the most important certification for anyone wanting to make a career in cyber security. International Information System Security Certification Consortium is a non-profit organization tasked with cyber security training and certification worldwide. To qualify as a cyber security expert, you need an ISC (2) certification. ISC (2) offers certification in 10 cyber security related topics. Based in Clearwater, Florida, ISC (2) currently has over 100,000 members. Worldwide recognized Certifications:
Regardless of the college, university and geographical location, you can study for a cyber security programme to obtain ISC (2) certification. ISC (2) Certifications:
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): For beginners in cyber security. SSCP is offered by (ISC) 2. It is the first step to qualify for the CISSP.