Certificate in Information Technology & Cyber Security

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Information Technology & Cyber Security

Course Id: CITCS/Q1001.

Eligibility: 10th Grade (High School) or Equivalent.

Objective: A Certificate in Information Technology & Cyber Security course is designed to provide students with foundational and practical knowledge in both information technology (IT) and cybersecurity. This course combines essential IT skills with a focus on protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, providing students with the expertise needed to work in IT support, cybersecurity, and system administration roles.

Duration: Three Months.

🎓 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

✔️ Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

✔️ Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

✔️ Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

✔️ Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

✔️ Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

✔️ Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

✔️ Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

✔️ Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

✔️ Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

🌟 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

✅ Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

📜 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

🔍 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

🎯 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

💼 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

🤝 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus

Introduction to Information Technology:  Overview of computer systems, hardware, software, and networks, Understanding operating systems and their functionalities, Basics of data management and databases.

Fundamentals of Cyber Security:  Principles of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability, Common cyber threats and attack vectors, Introduction to cryptography and its applications.

Network Security:  Design and implementation of secure networks, Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion prevention systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and secure communication protocols.

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing:  Techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems, Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing, Use of tools for vulnerability assessment and exploitation.

Cyber Security Management: Risk assessment and management strategies, Development of security policies and procedures, Incident response planning and disaster recovery.

Information Assurance: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information, Data integrity and validation techniques, Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

After successful completion of the Certificate in Information Technology & Cyber Security program, graduates gain valuable skills in data protection, ethical hacking, secure system administration, and more. This opens up multiple career paths across industries such as IT services, banking, e-commerce, defense, and consulting.

🎓 Career Options After Certificate in Information Technology & Cyber Security

1. Cyber Security Analyst

• Role: Monitor networks, detect threats, respond to incidents.

• Salary Range: ₹3.5 – ₹7 LPA (fresher); up to ₹12+ LPA (with 3–5 yrs exp)

2. Information Security Officer

• Role: Design and enforce company security policies, conduct risk assessments.

• Salary Range: ₹5 – ₹10 LPA

3. Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester

• Role: Legally hack into systems to identify vulnerabilities.

• Salary Range: ₹4 – ₹9 LPA

• Certification Bonus: CEH or OSCP boosts prospects significantly.

4. Network Security Engineer

• Role: Secure LAN/WAN networks, manage firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection.

• Salary Range: ₹3.5 – ₹8 LPA

5. IT Support Specialist (Security-Focused)

• Role: Troubleshoot software/hardware and maintain secure computing environments.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹5 LPA

6. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

• Role: Work in 24×7 monitoring centers to prevent and respond to cyber threats.

• Salary Range: ₹3 – ₹6 LPA

7. Digital Forensics Analyst

• Role: Investigate cybercrimes, recover deleted data, analyze logs.

• Salary Range: ₹4 – ₹8 LPA

• Preferred in: Law enforcement, government, or large MNCs.

8. Compliance and Risk Analyst (Cyber Focus)

• Role: Ensure that IT systems comply with data protection laws (like GDPR, ISO).

• Salary Range: ₹4 – ₹9 LPA

9. Junior Security Consultant

• Role: Assist senior consultants in designing secure systems for clients.

• Salary Range: ₹3 – ₹6.5 LPA

10. Freelance Cybersecurity Professional / Bug Bounty Hunter

• Role: Find bugs in platforms (like Google, Meta, etc.) and earn rewards.

• Income Potential: ₹1 lakh/month and above (performance-based)

📈 Industries That Hire Cybersecurity Professionals

• IT Services & Consulting Firms (TCS, Infosys, Wipro)

• Banking and Financial Services (HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis Bank)

• E-commerce & Tech Startups (Flipkart, Paytm, Razorpay)

• Government & Defense (CERT-IN, DRDO, NIC)

• Cybersecurity Companies (Palo Alto Networks, KPMG, EY, IBM Security)