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What is Information Security and Ethical Hacking?

IT Security is a term which is concerned with the protection of hardware, software and a network of an organization, from the perils of disaster and external attacks (through virus, hacking, etc.). It is more to do with the electronic data and is covered in the IT Policy of an organization, in other words, it looks at protecting / safeguarding information and information systems from anyone including employees, consultants, suppliers, customers and of course, malicious hackers.

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Why Information Security is a must?

After the boom in Networking and Software jobs, the past two years have seen a sharp rise in the field of Information Security. Information Security and Ethical Hacking is the latest buzzword in the industry and not without reason in the past five years the percentage of hacking crimes, data thefts, data losses, viruses and other cyber crimes has increased exponentially.

“NASSCOM predicts requirement of 1, 88,000 IT Security professionals by the year 2010. Currently the number of security professionals in India is around 22,000”. The requirement is high with organizations in IT/ITES segment. Higher salaries are being offered to professionals in IT security. Government, military, corporate, financial institutions, hospitals, and private businesses amass a great deal of confidential information about their employees, customers, products, research, and financial status.



As a career choice there are many ways of gaining entry into the field. It offers many areas for specialization including, securing network (s) and allied Infrastructure, securing applications and databases, security testing,  Information systems auditing, business continuity planning and digital forensics science, to name a few.



Need for Information Security in the Indian market

Security Compliance is must for all companies with IT backbone. The requirement is high with organizations in IT/ ITES segment. Information workers lack of basic security knowledge. Information Security industry is going through an exponential growth rate. Current worldwide growth rate is billed at 21%. Higher salaries are been offered to professionals in IT security. Information security industry is currently over $100 B ($60 B in US, $ 20B UK, $4.5 B Japan, over $1.5 B India).



Job Opportunities in Information Security and Ethical Hacking

With the sudden boom in the field of Information Security, hot jobs with lucrative pay packets are opening up. The Program individuals in the domain of network security and enables them to seek jobs in the areas of:-

Network Security System Administrator/Manager, Network Security Engineer, Systems/Applications Security Executive, Web security Administrator/Manager, Security Auditor, Ethical Hacker, Data security specialist, Chief Information Security Officer, Computer Forensics Investigator, IT Security Administrator/Consultant/ Manager, Security Certified Programmer, Forensics Investigator etc...



Information Security & Ethical Hacking - Introduction, Viruses, worms,linux & Unix, catching criminals, cyber terrorism & laws,(About all type of Security like Mobile,VOIP,E-mail, Code Security etc.



What Is Networking & Communication?

In Information Technology, Networking is the construction, design, and use of a network, including the physical (cabling, hub, bridge, switch, router, and so forth), the selection and use of telecommunication protocol and computer software for using and managing the network, and the establishment of operation policies and procedures related to the network.

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Why Networking & Communication is must for students now?

In the world of computers, most people decide to network because they have more than one computer and want to share one broadband Internet connection, whether at home or at the office. There are other benefits as well, including the ability to share files, pictures, music and more with everyone on the network. Everyone can share a single printer and gamers can play against competitors on the network or connect game consoles to take advantage of online gaming. If the networking is wireless-enabled, desktop computers can be set up where they're convenient in the home or small office, not just where there happens to be a wire. Laptop computer users are free to roam almost anywhere in, or around, the network  without losing their connection.

In short, a networking is convenient and it can save your money. Doesn't that sound good?

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Networking & Communication Technology- ERP, SAP, CRM, HPQS, ODS, Cube, Data Modeling, Normalization and Denormalization.



Careers in Networking & Communication includes:-

In a world where connectivity is the key, expertise in networking can take you places. There are several career avenues within networking, some of which are the following: Instead of working in a bank, credit card company or telecom company where you get to interact face-to-face with the custom

Several types of positions exist in networking, each with different average salaries and long-term potential, and one should possess a clear understanding of these.

The basic job titles one sees for computer networking and networking-related positions include:-

the european NETWORK and SECURITY agency(ENISA)

    * Network Administrator
    * Network (Systems) Engineer
    * Network (Service) Technician
    * Network Programmer/Analyst
    * Network/Information Systems Manager
    * System Engineer

What Is Application Programming?

Application programming  is the specific method prescribed by a computer operating system or by an application program by which a programmer writing an application program can make requests of the operating system or another application.



Why Application Programming is must for students now?

All the top software development companies require software programming experts in .NET, Java & C . These include Microsoft, Trilogy, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Sapient, Patni Computers, Satyam, and Cognizant Technology Solutions along with many others. As most of software development takes place in .NET, Java & C these days a large number of SME's who carry out outsourced projects. Application programmers find jobs in all the industry sectors.



Careers in Application Programming includes

    * Software Developer
    * Software Engineer
    * Programmer
    * Software Test Engineer
    * Web Developer
    * Web Administrator
    * System Engineer

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