Career Counseling Queries
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Subject: Cyber Law
Date: 26-Nov-2008
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| Question: I am working as computer hardware & network engineer. and also completed a course of CCNA and i want to become a cyber forensic expert i trying to get admission in cyber law course (mumbai churchgate). Please guide me that i am on right track or not, what should i do for get my aim and what is a carrier scope in this field |
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| Answer: Computer forensics experts are often called as Cyber Cops, Cyber Investigators or Digital Detectives.
The Cyber Law market is growing fast and it will continue to grow beyond imagination.
Every individual is a potential victim to cyber crime.
Everything is becoming cyber and the concerns of maintaining security of the information on the internet is also growing.
Therefore there are tremendous career opportunities in almost every field from law to the IT Industry.
Career Prospects:
- Advisors to the web developers.
- Advisors in the Ministry of Information and Technology or in Corporate Houses.
- Cyber Consultant in an IT firm, police department or in banks.
- Research assistants in a law firm.
- Research assistants in a technology firm.
- Security Auditors and Network Administrators in Technology firms.
- Trainers in law schools and Multinational Corporations
While law professionals in conventional trades are many, there are a few cyber law experts in this country. Sensing this opportunity and need for the same, courses on cyber laws have been initiated by some organisations. These specialised courses introduce students to basic concepts of the Internet, trade transactions through it, laws that govern those transactions and penalties for violations. Curriculum has been formulated to suit the different application and educational background of the students.As the Internet-based applications in the government departments, banks, telemarketing and online stock trading shall grow, responsibilities of cyber law professionals is bound to increase in proportion. The career prospects are bright for these professionals due to limited availability of trained and educated experts on the subject. However a professional to be aware of the cyber laws prevalent in other countries also, so as to increase their vision and scope of operations
Since you are already adept in the use of computers, this field can open plethora of opportunities for you.
All the best
CareerAge Counselor
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