Every obstacle can be overcome when you are committed to your goals. Manjushree's story of determination is a striking instance of the similar notion. Here is her story.
Even though it has been so many years since I finished my B.E. in Electronics & Communications from Vijaypura and M.Tech in Digital Communications & Networking from Belagavi, Karnataka, I still call myself a student. I have always enjoyed reading up on the latest technological developments and learning different coding languages. Besides, I have written several white papers on information security in the past that got published in reputed international journals.
I was on an upward swing in my career until I resigned from my role as an Application Engineer Network Security due to my pregnancy. My maternity break spanned a year and a half, and my anxiety kept piling up.
My days were spent nursing the baby and I had very less time for myself. I also got into the habit of scrolling my Instagram feed- watching reels one after the other. Social media does make you believe that you are learning something, but what possibly can you learn from a 30-second video? It was all a trap and I had to come out of it. The more I strayed from my aim, the more depressed I became.
One day, I decided to put an end to this stagnant life and take control. I went to stay with my mother in Vijayapura so that she can help me in taking care of my daughter, Pratikshaa. This way I managed to have four hours a day for myself, and I started doing certificate courses in Cyber Security and Cryptography from Udemy and Coursera. I was already having a hard time finding a job, so the only best thing I could do was upskill myself. It was a great opportunity to become a student again, outside of college!
I enrolled in a remote apprenticeship at Gadag University and did an introductory cyber security course from Cisco Networking Academy. But the best decision out of all was to pursue a module on Privacy offered by DSCI and Microsoft. All of us in the batch were so motivated and dedicated to zoom ahead in our careers. The energy was infectious!
After a month of clearing the DCPP certification, I was offered the position of Analyst in Standard Chartered's Threat Response and Cyber Defense team. Meanwhile, I also got membership in the Australian Information Security Association. I was back to work again!
Now, I am aspiring to work for the Government in the cyber security arena. While the online courses and leveraging the Internet did help me, but the icing on the cake was the Privacy Module by CyberShikshaa which helped me get back on track.
Right from my college days, I was always interested in studying a blend of cyber security, law, and policy; and this program was offering exactly that. I took a leap of faith and enrolled for the program, and it turned out to be a lifeline for me. Especially amidst the stressful chemotherapy sessions.
(from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir)CyberShikshaa is a great platform to learn advanced cyber security tools. This course has transformed my life and getting placed at HCL is like a dream come true. The webinars enhanced my knowledge in the field of networking, cryptography and cyber security. Apart from technical knowledge, it also helped in improving my communication skills. Girls can enhance their capabilities and grab the best opportunities in future.
(from Patharkandi, Assam)After B.Tech, CyberShikshaa course helped me in my professional career. This course has taught me online safety, security, and how to protect myself from cyber world. As new technology is coming, more cybercrime is increasing day by day. So I recommend CyberShikshaa training to all women.
(from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh)CyberShikshaa is a good platform to learn cyber security and apply that knowledge in real time applications. Apart from this, it has helped me a lot to improve my confidence level, communication skills, teamwork, and ability to understand people.
(from Jalu, Amravati, Maharashtra)CyberShikshaa program has been a turning point in my life. It helped me a lot to lift my knowledge in cyber security and trained me to be more confident in life. For me, this course was the last hope to get a job.
DSCI and Microsoft are giving one of the best opportunities for girls who can't afford to pay lacs of rupees to build a career. So, girls go grab it!
(from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh)CyberShikshaa program came to me as a blessing as I was jobless for four years. The journey through out the training was very knowledgeable and helpful, apart from the technical knowledge, soft skills sessions were conducted regularly for overall grooming of the students.
(from Nagpur, Maharashtra)CyberShikshaa program really helped me improve my technical skills and confidence. Cyber security is a very interesting field to work at different levels. Thank you CyberShikshaa for helping me get this great opportunity at Aujas where I am working on Web Application Penetration Testing, Mobile and API Penetration Testing.
