In today’s digital world our lives revolve around internet. Having deeply penetrated in our lives internet has led to major transformation in the society, with this explosive growth of internet Cyber Crime has also increased. Cyber Crime refers to crime which targets a computer it includes Hacking, Child Pornography, Cyber Stalking, Virus Dissemination, Software Piracy, Credit card fraud, Net Extortion, Denial of service Attack and Phishing and many more.
This led to enforcement of Cyber Law for securing computer material against unauthorized access. Therefore a strong law has been introduced to prevent the cyber crime which not only helps to keep the internet safe but give globally a strong secure Internet system.
How to become Cyber Law Specialist
Increased career options in this field and considered among prestigious courses; there are huge demand of Cyber forensic professionals in India. Being a cyber law expert one should have combined Knowledge of information technology and law. Therefore you have to acquire qualification to work as a cyber security and law specialist.Eligibility for Cyber Law course in India
One should have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary examination) and for PG diploma one needs a LLB Degree.I have listed down few of top cyber law institutes in India which offer diploma and post graduation diploma in Cyber law / Cyber security in India.
- Symbiosis society’s Law College
- Asian School of Cyber Law
- Indian Law Institute
- NALSAR, Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad
- National Law School of India, Bangalore
- Cyber Law College
- Centre for Distance Education (University of Hyderabad)
- Amity Law School, Delhi
Why to become Cyber law Specialist
As I mentioned above, this is the area of possibilities and there is a huge growth since Internet has become answer to all questions. This course is for all those who use internet and want to be aware of the crimes related to it. From career point of view this course can be taken up by students who want to build career in IT, IT and Management professionals. Even Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries can also be benefited from this course.
Professionals who have specialized in Cyber Law can from a recognized institute can work as
- Cyber Consultant
- Legal advisors in an IT firm
- Trainers in law schools
- Advisors in Corporate Houses
- Security Auditors in Technology firms
- Cyber Consultant in banks
Conclusions
If you are looking for a challenging and better career opportunities considering the current market scenario then it will be ideal choice to go for Cyber law and security.If you have any questions related to cyber law courses in India please ask below in comment box.
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Trupti Palhade Computer Science Student, Engineer & Technical Writer. You can find her on Google+