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What is Ethical Hacking?

Hacking refers to finding loopholes in any system and gaining unauthorized access
to the same. Unauthorized access to one’s system can lead to the collection of private
data, deleting of system files, and many more such things. Hacking is considered
illegal in most countries and can lead you to imprisonment if caught in
serious issues.

However, hacking is considered legal if done with due

permission from the concerned authorities.
Several companies hire hackers to test the feasibility
of their system security and to find out and fix/
loopholes if any. This decreases their system’s
vulnerability to unethical hackers with the
malicious intent of hacking into their
systems. Such people who have the
knowledge of hacking and do so with the
company’s or the concerned
organization’s permission are termed,
ethical hackers.

What is Cyber Security?

Cybersecurity is the collection of tools,
policies, security concepts, security safe
guards, guidelines, risk management
approaches, actions, training, best practice,
assurance and technologies that can be
used to protect the cyber environment and
organization and user’s assets. Organization
and user’s assets include connected computing
devices, personnel, infrastructure, applications,
services, telecommunications systems, and the totality
of transmitted and/or stored information in the cyber envi-
ronment.
Cybersecurity strives to ensure the attainment and maintenance of
the security properties of the organization and user’s assets against rele-
vant security risks in the cyber environment.
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Demand for Ethical Hackers and cyber security

Growing at a rate that is outpacing all other areas of IT, cybersecurity has
emerged as a high-growth field of 2017, and possibly of the entire decade. During
the 5 years between 2012 and 2017, listings for cybersecurity jobs increased by a
whopping 75% according to the analysis made by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This has led to a lot of unfilled positions so jobs are plenty and they pay well too.
Cybercrime, which is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025,
up from $6 trillion in 2021, will continue generating a number of new jobs roughly
equal to those being filled over the next 5 years. Amid the ongoing wave of cyber
crime, cybersecurity professionals in general and ethical hackers, in particular
have high demand. Industry watchdog for cyber security predicts there will be
3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2025. The talent shortage has
led to the cybers ecurity job market being described as one that is experiencing
zero percent unemployment.
The Hindu Business Line cites a report from Michael Page, a global recruiting
consultancy, which states that India alone is expected to have more than 1.5
million job vacancies in cybersecurity by 2025.
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Important QnA

Hacking is legal or illegal?

Well, hacking is legal if you are doing with permission to protect any organisation from
cyber-attacks or to find out weaknesses in any system.
If you are doing without permission it is considered as cyber-crime.
Now-a-days there is huge demand of hacking as every organisation, company is running
on online mode. So, whom will they hire to protect their digital assets? Of course they
will hire hackers.

Pre-Requisites?

All you need is basic knowledge of computer and a strong will to learn to get started
with cyber security.

I don’t have programming knowledge?

If you are a beginner, you don’t require programming knowledge to get started.

Ethical Hacking/ Blackhat hacking?

Ethical Hacking = Ethical Murder exist too?

Well hacking is hacking, it totally depends on intention of the person, if one want to use
it for good purpose or for bad purpose.
White hat hacker, ethical hacker, Blackhat hacker - all these people use same tools and
technology to do hacking. Only their intention make them bad or good.

I’m 10th class passed or 12th class passed only, can I do this?

Yes, you can become hacker.

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Certification required to become Hacker?

In Hacking, nobody cares about piece of a paper or so called certification. Assume two
candidates are giving interview at the same time. First one shows certification and
degree and second candidate challenges to hack the company within 30 minutes. Who
are they going to hire? Of course, second candidate. In Today’s era, degree/ certification
is less relevant if you have the real skills. Skill is what you need to excel in any field.

Does Education background matter?

Your education background doesn't matter, more than 70% of hackers are from
non-technical background.

Correct age to learn Hacking?

As soon as you learn how to operate computer and know the difference between right
and wrong, you are ready to get started in hacking.

Which computer is required to become hacker?

Whatever computer you are having is enough to start learning (at least 4GB RAM should
be fine), you don't require any super computer.

Certification required to become Hacker?

Students: You will get job placement priority because if you know hacking as a skill that
means you are separating yourself from general crowd.
Professionals: Salary Hike, because your company will know that you are upgrading your-
self.
Businessmen: You can protect your business assets, your computer infrastructure and
everything.
Anyone: You can secure your mail, social media, bank account from getting hacked and
stay safe from cybercrimes, frauds and scams in this cyber world.

No age criteria, No specific education criteria.

Anybody can learn hacking if they are interested.
Still you are confused or having more questions? I highly suggest you to attend my
FREE online hacking workshop to have crystal clear understanding about becoming
professional hacker in 60 days even if you don't have Technical Background.
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Types of
Hacker

A hacker is ideally a person who is skilled in information technology. He uses his

technical knowledge to overcome an obstacle or sometimes even achieve a goal
within a computerized system.

White Hat Black Hat Gray Hat

Hacker Hacker Hacker

Script Green Hat Red Hat

Kiddles Hacker Hacker

Blue Hat Hactivist State/Nation Whistleblower

Hac ker Sponsored Hacker
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White Hat Hacker

White hat hackers are types of hackers who’re professionals with expertise
in cybersecurity. They are authorized or certified to hack the systems. These
White Hat Hackers work for governments or organizations by getting into
the system.
Motives & Aims: The goals of these types of hackers are helping businesses
and an appetite for detecting gaps in networks’ security.

Black Hat Hacker

Black hat hackers are also knowledgeable computer experts but with the
wrong intention. They attack other systems to get access to systems where
they do not have authorized entry. On gaining entry they might steal the
data or destroy the system.
Motives & Aims: To hack into organizations’ networks and steal bank data,
funds or sensitive information.

Gray Hat Hacker

The intention behind the hacking is considered while categorizing the
hacker. The Gray hat hacker falls between the black and white hat hackers.
They are not certified, hackers. These types of hackers work with either good
or bad intentions
Motives & Aims: The difference is, they don’t want to rob people nor want to
help people in particular.

Script Kiddles
It is a known fact that half knowledge is always dangerous. The Script
Kiddies are amateurs types of hackers in the field of hacking. They try to
hack the system with scripts from other fellow hackers.
Motives & Aims: One standard Kiddie Script attack is a DoS (Denial of
Service) or DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service)

Green Hat Hacker

Green hat hackers are types of hackers who learn the ropes of hacking. They
are slightly different from the Script Kiddies due to their intention
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Red Hat Hacker

Red Hat Hackers are synonymous with Eagle-Eyed Hackers. They are the
types of hackers who’re similar to white hackers. The red hat hackers intend
to stop the attack of black hat hackers.

Blue Hat Hacker

Blue Hat Hackers are types of hackers who’re similar to Script Kiddies. The
intent to learn is missing. They use hacking as a weapon to gain popularity
among their fellow beings.

Hactivist

These types of hackers intend to hack government websites. They pose

themselves as activists, so known as a hacktivis

State/Nation Sponsored Hacker

It is a known fact that half knowledge is always dangerous. The Script
Kiddies are amateurs types of hackers in the field of hacking. They try to
hack the system with scripts from other fellow hackers
Motives & Aims: One standard Kiddie Script attack is a DoS (Denial of
Service) or DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service)

WhistleBlower

Green hat hackers are types of hackers who learn the ropes of hacking. They
are slightly different from the Script Kiddies due to their intention
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Top 12 Jobs in
Cyber Security (IT)

1. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

According to a report by PWC, over 80 percent of companies now have a CISO on the manage-
ment team. This trend shows that companies have grown aware of the threats of cyber crimes
and the potential damage such attacks can cause. The CISO is a senior-level executive within
an organization that ensures that the cyber security plan is aligned with the business’s vision,
operations, and technologies. The CISO works with the staff to identify, develop, implement,
and maintain processes across the organization to ensure there are no security breaches. They
respond to incidents and set up appropriate standards and controls to mitigate security risks
without causing any interruption to the business. They are also responsible for overseeing the
implementation of security policies and procedures within the organization.
The average salary for top CISOs is anywhere between Rs 2 crores to 4 crores per annum.

2. Information Security Manager

An information security manager detects loopholes that make information systems suscepti-
ble to attacks. They are responsible for detecting and preventing cyber threats within the
company’s data, computers, and networks. Businesses can face major losses if they fail to
protect sensitive customer information and violate data protection laws. Hence, large corpo-
rations hire information security managers to make sure that the company data, systems,
and networks do not get hacked.
The average salary of an information security manager in India ranges from Rs 15 lakh per
annum to Rs 16.5 lakh per annum.

3. Incident Manager

An incident manager determines the appropriate resources and proficiencies to resolve

security incidents in an organization. They form teams when something goes wrong, and
take full ownership of the results. Hence, it is an executive-level role that requires leadership
aptitude and problem-solving abilities. Typically, you can advance to this managerial role
after obtaining suitable credentials that demonstrate your skills.
The average salary of an incident manager in India ranges from Rs 5 to 8 lakh per annum.
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4. Security Architect

A security architect plays a crucial role in designing the network and computer security
architecture for their company. The security architect helps in planning, researching and
designing elements of security. Without a security architect, a company’s security
system is vulnerable to attacks. The security architect first creates a design based on the
needs of the company and then works together with the programming team to build
the final structure. Besides building the architecture, they also develop company
policies and procedures for how their company's employees should use the security
systems and decide on the punitive action in case of lapses.
The average pay of a security architect begins at Rs 17 lakhs per annum.

5. Cloud Security Engineer

A cloud security engineer builds, maintains, and continuously improves the cloud-based
networks and systems of an organization. They handle all of the organization’s cloud
computing environments and core infrastructure, platforms, and software. They also
provide security recommendations on service design and application development.
The average salary of a cloud security engineer is approximately Rs 7.9 lakh per annum.

6. Ethical Hackers

Ethical hackers are a valuable resource to organizations because they have a lot of
intuitive knowledge and skills to reveal hackers’ logic. They test and pick apart the
vulnerabilities of networks, systems, and applications. They also conduct security tests
daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on the needs of the organization.
Ethical hackers are gaining momentum in the market today because they provide
insider information to protect organizations from high-level cyber attacks.
In India, ethical hackers with 0-3 years of experience can make Rs 3.5 lakh per annum.
Certified professionals with industry experience can earn as high as Rs 15 lakh per
annum.

7. Cyber Security Engineer

A cybersecurity engineer creates and executes secure network solutions. In order to

strengthen technology initiatives and take them to the next level, cybersecurity
engineers are an integral part of the system. There is a huge demand-supply gap in
the required workforce capabilities for this position, so companies value the
in-depth knowledge and experience these professionals bring to the table. The
average salary of a cybersecurity engineer in India ranges from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 11
lakh per annum.
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8. Application Security Engineer

An application security engineer looks after the stability of the internal and external
applications of an organization. They would have in-depth knowledge and expertise in
dealing with the privacy and compliance aspects of third-party applications such as
Azure or AWS. Any organization that wants to integrate such software into its day-to-day
operations would want to hire these cyber security professionals. Application security
engineers also prevent cyber threats that disrupt the integrity of the entire application
infrastructure.
The average salary of an application security engineer in India stands at Rs 9 lakh per
annum.

9. Cyber Security Manager

Cyber security managers are responsible for the maintenance of security protocols
throughout the organization. They create strategies to increase network and Internet
security related to different projects and manage a team of IT professionals to ensure the
highest standards of data security. A cyber security manager also frequently reviews the
existing security policies and ensures the policies are currently based on new threats.
They also perform regular checks on all servers, switches, routers and other connected
devices to make sure there are no loopholes in the security.
The average salary of a cyber security manager begins at Rs 12 lakhs per annum.

11. Penetration Tester

Penetration testers focus on a specialized area of cybersecurity, often working within IT

teams to prevent data breaches. These professionals apply advanced cybersecurity exper-
tise to find vulnerabilities in their organizations' existing computer systems by simulating
attacks. Penetration Tester salary in India ranges between ₹ 2.0 Lakhs to ₹ 26.0 Lakhs
with an average annual salary of ₹ 7.2 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 115 salaries
received from Penetration Testers.

12. Bug Bounty Hunter

Bug bounty hunters know the fundamentals of cybersecurity. These people are responsi-
ble for finding flaws and vulnerabilities and they are experts in their fields. They take
responsibility to prevent abuse of bug bounty programs and sites. Bug bounty hunters
prevent criminal hackers from spotting bugs in early stages
A 2020 report by HackerOne found that the average bounty paid for critical vulnerabili-
ties stood at $3,650, and that the largest bounty paid to date for a single flaw was
$100,000
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Top Bug Bounty

Platforms
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Top 10 Cyber security

Companies in India

1. Hackingflix

Website : https://www.hackingflix.com/
Career Page : https://gautamkumawat.com/careers

2. AltenCalsoft Labs

Website : https://www.acldigital.com/
Career Page : https://recruitment.acldigital.com/Search/

3. Kratikal Tech Pvt Ltd

Website : https://www.kratikal.com/
Career Page : https://www.kratikal.com/careers.php

4. CyRAACS

Website : https://cyraacs.com/
Career Page : https://cyraacs.com/careers/
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5. eSec Forte Technologies

Website : https://www.esecforte.com/
Career Page : https://www.esecforte.com/careers/

6. Skylark Information Technologies

Website : https://www.skylarkinfo.com/
Career Page : https://angel.co/company/skylark-infor-
mation-technologies-2/jobs

7. Quick Heal Technologies Ltd

Website : https://www.quickheal.co.in/
Career Page : https://www.quickheal.co.in/jobs-ca-
reers-at-quick-heal

8. TAC InfoSec Pvt Ltd

Website : https://tacsecurity.com/
Career Page : https://tacsecurity.com/careers/

9. Sattrix

Website : https://sattrix.com/
Career Page : https://sattrix.com/career.html

10. Xenonstack
Website : https://www.xenonstack.com/
Career Page : https://www.xenonstack.com/careers/#in-
sights
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Top 10 Cyber security

Companies world wide

1. Palo Alto Networks

Website : https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
Career Page : https://jobs.paloaltonetworks.com/en/-
jobs/

2. Fortinet

Website : https://www.fortinet.com/
Career Page : https://www.fortinet.com/corporate/careers

3. Crowdstrike

Website : https://www.crowdstrike.com/
Career Page : https://www.crowdstrike.com/careers/

4. IBM

Website : https://www.ibm.com/in-en
Career Page : https://www.ibm.com/in-en/employment/
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5. OneTrust

Website : https://www.onetrust.com/
Career Page : https://www.onetrust.com/careers/

6. Okta

Website : https://www.okta.com/
Career Page : https://www.okta.com/company/careers/

7. Zscaler
Website : https://www.zscaler.com/
Career Page : https://www.zscaler.com/careers

8. KnowBe4

Website : https://www.knowbe4.com/
Career Page : https://www.knowbe4.com/careers

9. Dark Trace

Website : https://www.darktrace.com/
Career Page : https://careers.darktrace.com/

10. Xenonstack
Website : https://www.xenonstack.com/
Career Page : https://www.xenonstack.com/careers/#in-
sights
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Well known companies world wide

that hire Ethical hackers and Cyber Security Experts

Google https://careers.google.com/jobs/results/

Role:
a. Cloud Security Engineer
b. Security Engineer
c. Staff Security Engineer
d. Staff Security Engineer : Infrastructure
e. Network Engineer.

TCS https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybersecurity-tcs-8a4358174

Role:
a. Cyber Security Engineer
b. Cloud Engineer
c. Dev- Sec- Ops Engineer
d. Security Architect
e. Network Security Engineer

Razorpay https://razorpay.com/jobs/

Role:
a. Lead Security Engineer
b. Cyber Security Operations Lead
c. Director - Information Security
and Compliance

Amazon https://www.amazon.jobs/

Role:
a. Security Engineer
b. Threat Intelligence Analyst
c. Security Operations Center Operator
d. Sr Cyber Risk Manager
e. SCRM Security Engineer
f. Security Engineer, Robot Detection
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TATA Group https://www.tata.com/careers/jobs

Role:
a. Security Engineer
b. Cloud Security Engineer

PWC https://jobs.us.pwc.com/

Role:
a. Data, Privacy & Ethics - Privacy
Strategic Operations Manager
b. Cyber Managed Services- Vulnerability
Management - Sr. Associate
c. Cyber Managed Services - Threat
Detection and Response - Specialist
d. Threat Detection and Response -
Experienced Associate

HSBC Bank https://mycareer.hsbc.com/en_GB/external

Role:
a. Cyber Security Engineer - Digital
Business Services
b. Senior Cyber Security Manager
c. Cyber Security Analyst
d. Head of Cyber HTI/Cyber Business
Enablement

EY https://careers.ey.com/

Role:
a. Cyber Security - Senior Identity and
Access Management
b. Senior Consultant - Cyber Security
c. Manager, Cyber Security Strategy
and Transformation
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VISA https://cw.visa.com/careers.html

Role:
a. Senior Director, Cyber Security, Risk,
Audit and Operational Resilience
(Payment Products Development)
b. Sr. Manager - Cyber Security
Engineering
c. Cyber Security Engineer
(SW Engineer - DevSecOps)

Jio https://careers.jio.com/

Role:
a. Security Operations Lead.
b. Support Engg DC Network & Security.

Top 10 Highest-Paying
Ethical Hacker Companies

Tesla Bank of America

Salary : Salary :
$167,552 $158,947

Lenevo Stellantis
Salary : Salary :
$145,745 $122,159
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Google HackerRank
Salary : Salary :
$120,000 $116,355

IBM Little Caesars

Salary : Salary :
$110,457 $107,861

US Army ZScaler
Salary : Salary :
$102,931 $90,245

Indian Government departments

that hire Ethical Hackers :

National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (TAU)

National Cybercrime Reporting

Platform for Joint Cybercrime Investigation Team

National Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Ecosystem

National Cybercrime Training Center (NCTC)

Cybercrime Ecosystem Management Unit

National Cyber Crime Research and Innovation Center