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Ethical hacking deals with identifying loopholes in the security system and providing solutions to protect the network. Ethical hackers use hacking tools and techniques to evaluate security protocols of networks, applications and website, and implement measures to prevent intrusions. Courses in ethical hacking teach about network architectures, network protocols and tools and techniques used in hacking. They cover operating systems and programming also to some extent.

The following are some of the institutes that offer courses in Ethical Hacking:
Institute of Information Security, Hyderabad offers a course called Certified Professional Hacker.
For more information, log on to  www.iisecurity.in

Ankit Fadia Certified Ethical Hacker is an online-course offered through Reliance World outlets.
For details, log on to  www.ankitfadia.in

Hacker School, Hyderabad offers courses in Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Cryptography and Network Security. Graduates in Engineering or Computer Science, and professionals in the field of information technology can pursue this course.
For details, log on to  www.hackerschool.in

EnterSoft Labs, Hyderabad offers the course training required to take the Certified Ethical Hacker test given by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council).
For details, log on to  www.entersoftlabs.com

Some of the roles ethical hackers don are, application security testers, security analysts, network security administrators, forensic analysts, penetration testers, network defence analysts, web security administrators and security auditors.

Put in simple terms, multimedia professionals work with some advanced software and computer equipment to create audio visuals, including motion pictures, animation, games and websites.

The following are some institutes offering courses in Multimedia:
International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad, in collaboration with JNTU offers Bachelor of Multimedia. The eligibility criterion is +2 with at least 55 per cent marks. The institute offers M.Sc. in Multimedia also. The eligibility criterion is graduation with at least 55 per cent marks.
For details, log on to  www.iacg.inf

Picasso Animation College, Hyderabad offers B.Sc. in Multimedia and M.Sc. in Multimedia. The eligibility criterion for B.Sc. is +2 with good English communication skills. The eligibility criterion for M.Sc. is graduation with good English communication skills. The admission for these courses is based on performance at creative aptitude test and personal interview.
For details, log on to  www.picasso.co.in

The following are some institutes offering the course:
Provfx Visual Effects and Editing School, Hyderabad offers short-term courses on Editing software like AVID, FCP, PREMIER and AVID PHOTOSHOP.
For details, log on to  www.provfx.net

Centre for Visual Media Excellence, Hyderabad offers courses in Film Editing and Video Editing. The eligibility criterion is +2.
For details, log on to  www.cvme.in

Dream Media VFX, Hyderabad offers courses in Film-Video Editing (Avid and FCP). The eligibility criterion is +2. Candidates with creative experience are preferred.
For details, log on to  www.dreammediavfx.com

Computer networking is all about design and maintenance of computer networks. It encompasses both hardware and software aspects of networking. So, network engineers should be proficient in operating systems, microprocessors, computer architecture, configuration of PCs, assembly and disassembly of computer networks and troubleshooting techniques.

The following are the details of some institutes that offer postgraduate courses in Computer Networking:
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, School of Information Technology, Hyderabad, offers M.Tech Computer Networks and Information Security. The admission is based on performance at entrance test/ GATE.
For details, log on to jntu.ac.in

Andhra University, Vishakapatnam offers M.Tech in Information Technology and Computer Networks. The admission is based on AUCTE rank and GATE score.
For details, log on to  www.andhrauniversity.info

Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu offers M.Tech in Network Engineering and Information Assurance and Security. The eligibility criterion is BE/ B.Tech in EEE/ ECE/ EI/ IC/ IT/ CSE or Electronics. The admission is based on performance at entrance examination conducted by the university.
For details, log on to  www.kalasalingam.ac.in

Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishva Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore offers M.Tech Computational Engineering and Networking. The eligibility criterion is 60 per cent marks in BE/ B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or M.Sc in Mathematics/ Physics/ Computer Science with 70 per cent marks. The admission is based on marks obtained in qualifying examination/ GATE/ GD/ PI.
For details, log on to  www.amrita.edu

Here are some options you can consider:
IIM Ahmedabad (www.iimahd.ernet.in) offers PGP with Computer and Information System Group as an elective. IIM Bangalore (www.iimb.ernet.in) offers Post Graduate Programme in Software Enterprise Management. IIM Kozikhode (www.iimk.ac.in) offers MGP with IT and Systems as elective. IIM Calcutta (www.iimcal.ac.in) offers Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management.

IIM Lucknow (www.iiml.ac.in ) offers PGP in management with Information Technology and Systems as an elective. The eligibility criterion for these courses is graduation with 50 per cent marks. Admission is based on performance in entrance test (CAT), GD and personal interview. For more details, log on to the websites of the institutes.

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay offers Master of Management with Operations and Technology Management and Information Technology as two of the electives. The eligibility criterion is a first class in bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in science.
For details, log on to www.som.iitb.ac.in

Osmania University, Hyderabad offers MBA in Technology Management. The eligibility criterion is graduation with at least 45 per cent marks. The admission is based on performance in ICET.
For details, log on to www.osmania.ac.in.

M S Ramaiah School of Advance Studies, Bangalore, offers MBA in Engineering Operations. The eligibility criterion is first class in BE, M.Com, MSc, BBA, B.Com, BSc or BA. The admission is based on merit and industrial experience.
For details, log on to www.msrsas.org.

Faculty of Management Science, University of Delhi offers MBA with Information Technology as specialisation.
For details, log on to www.fms.edu

After completion of one of these courses, you can take up a job in companies that are into IT or ITeS. You can assume roles like project manager, sales manager, marketing manager and the likewise.

Web designing deals with building engaging websites. With more businesses going online by the day, the focus is on improving the user experience through the websites, which in turn would result in improved business. Web designers build interactive and easy to navigate web pages. Web developers write code to ensure the functionality of the website is up and running.

Web designers and developers can draw good pay packages after gaining some work experience and improving on-job skills.

Given below are the details of some institutes that offer courses in web designing:

Pixxel Arts, Ameerpet, offers training in web designing. The course covers web designing, animation and web scripting. The tools covered include Adobe Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Flash and Java Script. The duration of the course is four months. For more details, log on to https://pixxelarts.com

Ruchiweb solutions, Dilsuknagar offers training in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dream weaver, Adobe Flash, HTML, HTML 5, Jquery and Java script.
For details, log on to https://www.classroom-training.webdesigningtrainingruchi.com

Arena Animation, Hyderabad offers training in web design and development. The curriculum is a blend of classroom lectures, industry visits and workshops. For details, log on to https://www.arena-multimedia.com

After the completion of the course, you can begin your career as web designer, flash animator, UI designer and art director.

If you are looking forward to a career in the area of networking and information security, going for an international certification is of course the right decision. While the B.Tech course provides you with the basic knowledge about computer networks, opting for a vendor specific certification provides you the knowledge and skills required to handle vendor specific network and devices. Cisco being popular in the networking world and most of the IT companies using Cisco technology a Cisco certification will definitely give you an extra edge in the job market.

To begin with you can go for the bsic entry-level certifications like Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Next, you can opt for intermediate certifications like Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Then there are advanced courses like Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer (CCIE) and Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP).

The following are some institutes that provide training for these certifications:

• Aptech Computer Education (www.aptechnpower.com)
• National Institute of Information Technology (www.niit.com)
• Jetking (www.jetkinginfotrain.com)
• IIHT (www.iiht.com)
• Indian Institute of Information Security (www.iisecurity.in)

After the completion of the course, depending on the job function, your responsibilities range from configuring, installing and analysing networks (LAN, WAN, VPN etc.), monitoring network logs, usage, authentication and overall performance, diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, adding new servers, assisting, advising and supporting end-users to evaluating third-party tools, vendor products, system upgrades and security testing. Or you may be charged with safeguarding networks, databases and core applications from hackers and viruses. Writing software programs, networking manuals or becoming network trainers are other avenues.