On the sidelines of the launch of Faster: 100 Ways to Improve your Digital Life in the city, independent computer security consultant, ‘ethical hacker’ and author Ankit
Fadia spoke to Aseem Tribhuvan about hacking and cyber security.
Has India realised the relevance of ‘ethical hacking’?
Lack of awareness about ethical hacking practices is still an issue in our country. In terms of cyber security, India stands far below the US and China. Last week, the government unveiled the National Cyber Security Policy (NSCP 2013). The policy intends to ‘safeguard’ the information in cyber space but implementation of the policy is going to be a challenge. As per the policy, India will need a total of 3.5 lakh ethical hackers by 2015.
Should ethical hacking be a part of academics? Are professional ethical hacking courses fetching positive response in India?
Definitely universities across India should include ethical hacking in the syllabus. I run number of courses for the aspirants who want to pursue their career as professional certified ethical hacker and learn latest tools, techniques and methods related to ethical hacking and cyber Security. Every year, I train more than four thousand students. Students are eager to enroll but their parents do not consider ethical hacking as 'ethically' viable option.
What does it take to be an ethical hacker?
A professional ethical hacker should definitely be able to think like a criminal (smiles).
The journey of an ethical hacker begins when an organisation or company hires a person to protect their network security or to suggest fixes. To safeguard the system, the hacker must think like a person who will be interested in breaching the network security. A self-restrained person is always the best ‘ethical’ hacker.
Fadia spoke to Aseem Tribhuvan about hacking and cyber security.
Has India realised the relevance of ‘ethical hacking’?
Lack of awareness about ethical hacking practices is still an issue in our country. In terms of cyber security, India stands far below the US and China. Last week, the government unveiled the National Cyber Security Policy (NSCP 2013). The policy intends to ‘safeguard’ the information in cyber space but implementation of the policy is going to be a challenge. As per the policy, India will need a total of 3.5 lakh ethical hackers by 2015.
Should ethical hacking be a part of academics? Are professional ethical hacking courses fetching positive response in India?
Definitely universities across India should include ethical hacking in the syllabus. I run number of courses for the aspirants who want to pursue their career as professional certified ethical hacker and learn latest tools, techniques and methods related to ethical hacking and cyber Security. Every year, I train more than four thousand students. Students are eager to enroll but their parents do not consider ethical hacking as 'ethically' viable option.
What does it take to be an ethical hacker?
A professional ethical hacker should definitely be able to think like a criminal (smiles).
The journey of an ethical hacker begins when an organisation or company hires a person to protect their network security or to suggest fixes. To safeguard the system, the hacker must think like a person who will be interested in breaching the network security. A self-restrained person is always the best ‘ethical’ hacker.
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