With IT security threats becoming order of the day, enterprise security has become a critical issue in most organizations. This increased security consciousness among enterprises has also made security professionals much sought-after. The software body Nasscom too pegs vacancies in this field at as high as over 1,88,000 by 2008. Riding on the wave are numerous security courses. Latest is a new certification launched by Manipal and Appin Security Group, called Manipal Appin Security Expert (MASE) certification course.
The certification course has been developed by security professionals working in companies including IBM, Microsoft, Sapient, Motorola, HSBC and alumni and professors from IIT Delhi, University of Texas, Austin and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US.
When asked about the distinctiveness of this course, Anand Sudarshan, Group President, Manipal, said, “The course is different as no such equivalent course has been developed so far. There are courses on security system, but they are technology-centric ones. While MASE lays the foundation of security system in a complete way and gives a good understanding of threats and challenges.”
Rajat Khare, Head, Appin’s technology wing, further added, “The course covers all aspects of the IT security system. We have developed the course not only keeping in mind aspiring security professionals and academicians but also the hacker community. With this course you will not only learn about hacking but will be equipped to fight a hacker. The course will be delivered at three different levels, each of two-month duration.” The fees of first, second and third level will be Rs 7,499, Rs 9,500 and Rs 12,500, respectively.
The course offers the flexibility of learning from home while enjoying the benefits of classroom teaching. Contact classes will be conducted across major cities at various learning centres and also, coaching for the certification exam will be made available to students. The course is scheduled to start within a month’s time. All those who are 18+ can apply for the course.
The course endeavours to open a plethora of opportunities for students interested in entering the burgeoning industry of IT security. They can make a good career as network security systems manager, network security systems administrator, network security engineer, systems/applications security executive, web security administrator, web security manager, security auditor, ethical hacker, data security specialist, chief information security officer, computer forensics investigator, IT security consultant/manager /administrator, security certified programme and forensics investigator.
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