For Taheefah, a career as a software developer wasn't her calling. After exploring a lot of different fields, she finally zeroed down on Cyber Security! Here's her story.
I completed my bachelor's in engineering from University of Kashmir in 2019. A lot of people who study computer science foresee their career as software developers. I was also one of them until I realized that I cannot spend all my life debugging errors from programming codes. In most of my attempts, a syntax error would flash on the screen, and I had to go through the process all over again. Even If the code was alright, something else used to go wrong.
I also did a few projects in college on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Machine Learning to expose myself to subjects other than coding, but nothing worked out for me.
One fine day, the head of our department mentioned about CyberShikshaa program to us. She had all good things to say about it. I was fully convinced to go for the course when she said that the field of cyber security could be the next big thing in tech in India. Programming was not my cup of tea, and I was anyway looking up for more options to explore.
After I enrolled for the course, our classroom training began in National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Srinagar. The teaching methodology that our trainer used piqued my interest in the subject immediately. There was no need for us to mug up anything as everything was practice oriented. We had lab projects almost every other day. We also got the opportunity to visit some well-known data centers and configure routers, switches, and firewalls there. In no time six months passed, and I was filled with excitement to begin my career in Cyber Security.
The best part of it all was that I didn't have to hustle to get a job. I cracked the HCL interview for the position of Cyber Security Analyst while I was doing the course. It was a very smooth process. DSCI assisted us in mock interviews in the training phase and also helped us a lot during placement drives.
There are not many MNCs in Srinagar and engineering graduates like me have very slim chances to land up in a job role that is suitable for us. It was a big relief to see things falling into place so effortlessly for me!
It's been two years now that I am working with HCL, and each project that I have worked on in this short stint has been extremely rewarding for me CyberShikshaa happened to me at the right time, and I cannot thank DSCI and Microsoft enough for helping me find my field of interest.
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.
