Ankit Fadia, 23 years old, is an independent computer security and digital intelligence consultant with definitive experience in the field of Internet security based out of the Silicon Valley in California, USA. He has authored 11 internationally best-selling books on numerous topics related to Computer Security that have been widely appreciated by both professionals and industry leaders the world over. His books have sold a record 2 million copies across the globe, have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Polish and are also being used as reference textbooks in some of the most prestigious academic institutions in Asia and North America. Fadia is also a widely recognised computer security guru and Cyber terrorism expert. His name appears in Limca Book of World Records. Fadia is, however, better known for his significant work in the field of digital intelligence, security consultancy and training. In November 2001, Fadia was consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message sent by one of Osama Bin Laden's men. Since then Fadia has been involved in numerous classified projects pertaining to International Security and Computer Networks. He handles the Asia Operations of the classified intelligence agency.

For his outstanding contributions, Fadia has been honoured with numerous awards, Indo-American Society Young Achievers Award 2005, IT Leader Award 2005, Person of the Year 2002, Limca Book of Records, Hall of Fame Award, Outstanding Young Achievers' Award, Silicon India Person of the Week, Embassy State Award, Best Speaker Award (on 4 occasions), Student of the Year 2002-03 and many more.

Our technologically networked world is continuously challenged by new security loopholes, threats and attacks. With a growth in computer users and networks, the scale and sophistication of cyber crimes has increased, thus creating a high demand for Ethical Hackers. The job of Ethical Hackers is to get into the minds of computer criminals, think like them and come up with innovative methods to protect computer systems. However, to defend computer systems against attacks and build expertise in the domain, Ethical Hackers need to have an understanding of present-day computer security tools and methodologies.

To meet the need of Ethical Hackers or Cyber Security Experts, One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security has been designed by well-known Cyber Security Expert, Ankit Fadia. IMT-Centre for Distance Learning has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ankit Fadia to organise this programme for its students. Fadia provides customised cyber security training and consulting solutions to clients on three continents. These include Google, Citibank, Shell, Volvo, Thai Airways, UOB Bank, PT Cisco Systems, Bank of Thailand, Bangkok Public Bank, Amari Hoels, Blue Scope Steel, Jumeirah International, Wipro, Singapore Health Promotion Board, Infosys, Satyam and Schering Ltd. He has also conducted more than 1000 training sessions across 25 countries on cyber security to an audience comprising CEOs, CIOs, top management, entrepreneurs, technical specialists, defense personnel and students. The need for Ethical Hackers or Cyber Security Experts is going to be increasingly felt all over the globe by all banks, financial institutions, IT companies, defense, police and intelligence establishments.

The worldwide demand for Information (Cyber) Security Services was approx. $8 billion in 2001 and was estimated at $23.6 billion in 2006 according to IDC. Correspondingly, there is a growing demand for cyber security pofessionals this research pegs the current demand for IT professionals at over 60,000 worldwide. This is estimated to grow to over 1,88,000 worldwide by 2008. Under the MOU signed with Ankit Fadia, deserving students may be offered placement by Ankit Fadia for specified jobs of consultancy and other related jobs.

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline. Admission test is not required.

Programme Delivery

It will be through Video Conferencing.

For further queries please write to cybersecurity@imtcdl.ac.in

Format for Undertaking by the Student