Ethical Hacking

Cyber security course is the key course for ethical hacking. Currently, these courses are available only at Master's level in India. You require to have a Bachelor's degree in computer Science, application / IT to pursue M.Sc in cyber security. Same course is available at M.Tech level too. BE / B Tech in CSE/ IT is the entry requirement. You can undergo graduation in BCA, B.Sc or BE or B. Tech.
Following are the institutes offering M.Sc (cyber and information security)
1. IIT - Allahabad: M.Sc (Cyber Law and Information Security).
2. St. Joseph College Kerala: M.Sc (Cyber Law and Information Security).
3. The National Law Institute Bhopal: M.Sc (Cyber Law and Information Security)
M Tech cyber security.
I. Amritha School of Engineering- Bangalore.
ii. Amritha Vishwavidya Peedam - Coimbatore campus.
iii. ITM University Raipur.
iv. Jawaharlal College of Engineering Kerala.
v. Kailash Narayan Patidar College of Technology Bhopal.
vi. METs Engineering College Kerala.
vii. Nigama Engineering College - Andhra Pradesh.
viii. People's College of Engineering Bhopal.
Diploma and PG Diploma in cyber law courses are also available. But, these courses are focused on IT and cyber-related laws and punishments.

The government jobs for ethical hackers in different organizations basically require the hacker to make use of hacking tools, tactics and techniques to breach the existing security protocols by finding small loopholes, assessing the security of these networks/ website/ application and to execute the measures that can prevent such unwanted intrusions. They test and develop security systems. Jobs as network security administrator, chief information security officer, application security tester, chief application security officer, etc. offer exciting prospects. They can work in defense organizations, law enforcement organizations, forensic organizations, detective companies, investigative organizations, etc.
The job opportunities are immense and good remuneration only enhances the desirability of the job. The salaries of ethical hackers tend to be nearly 20% to 30% more than the salaries earned by professional in other positions at the same level in other IT fields. A beginner in the field of ethical hacking may get a salary package of about INR 3 to 6 lakhs per annum with a government organization. However, the pay can rise substantially with better academic qualification, certifications and work experience. Some ethical hackers tend to earn INR 30 lakhs per annum. The primary hubs for these jobs include Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Qualification required to become an ethical hacker:
To avail a government job as an ethical hacker in India, you need to have certain academic credentials. The potential candidate must have a graduate or post graduate degree in information technology or computer science and allied fields. Diploma or a credited course in ethical hacking is a plus. The candidate must be certified as an ethical hacker from a reputed institution for better job prospects. Some of these certifications include:
1. Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council).
2. Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council).
3. GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) by SAN and
4. GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).
Special training in the field and experience adds to the resume of the candidate.