Discipline takes you one step closer to where you want to be. Sneha's story sheds light on how self-discipline can be the bridge to make one's goals meet accomplishments. Here's a slice of her life.
My penchant for cyber security started right from the school days as I secured 97% in the Information Practices subject in the 12th board examination.
While pursuing computer science engineering, I became a member of the Linux Users Group Club. Learning Kali Linux helped me become a proficient hacker. All went well for four years in college and then I joined Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a tech solution consultant. Even though I had got good functional knowledge of penetration testing and risk management while working here, I wanted to deep dive solely into the Information Security sector.
It was a risky decision for me to quit my job and join the CyberShikshaa program full time, but I went for it in March 2019. Studying at C-DAC Bangalore for the CyberShikshaa batch, opened up a pandora's box of learning opportunities for me. I devoted my weekends for the next six months to learn cryptography, cyber forensics, system fundamentals, and security auditing. I was getting better at my skills with each passing day, and in no time, I was recruited by a Bangalore-based firm called NSEIT Limited.
Later, I joined IIT Kanpur as a Machine Learning intern alongside my job. I worked on a deep learning-based sentiment classification model under the guidance of Prof. Laxmidhar Behera . Luckily, I finished in the Top 50 in a CAGP competition. The internship went on for six months.
Thereafter, I became a member of the Women in Cyber Security Forum. While speaking at a webinar forum, I got noticed by the hiring manager of Nike. They were impressed by my versatile career profile and lateral growth in different domains and offered the position of a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst. Here I worked on machine learning models, incident workflow patterns, and advanced threat analytics. Each day at the office was an opportunity to learn and grow. I kept on multiplying my learnings and stacking my wins with each assignment.
A year later, Microsoft found my profile on LinkedIn and immediately recruited me as a Cyber Hunt Analyst II. People say, I got the Midas' touch because wherever I go, success follows! But I believe that if only one stays disciplined and dedicated towards their learnings, success follows. There is no other way around it!
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.
