{"id":9649,"date":"2018-03-06T17:09:44","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T17:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=9649"},"modified":"2018-03-06T17:09:44","modified_gmt":"2018-03-06T17:09:44","slug":"comptia-sponsors-conclave-on-cyber-security-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=9649","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Sponsors Conclave on Cyber Security in Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ssn.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5537\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5537 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ssn.png\" alt=\"ssn\" width=\"341\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ssn.png 341w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ssn-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Joins hands with its academic partner, SSN College of Engineering to spread awareness about cyber security and its potential as a career option <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7654\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" alt=\"Faceinews Logo - Copy\" width=\"173\" height=\"43\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chennai, 6<sup>th<\/sup> March, 2018:<\/strong> CompTIA, the world\u2019s leading IT certification firm sponsored a 2-day conclave on Cyber Security organized by SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai . SSN College is one of CompTIA\u2019s\u200b leading academic partner in Tamil Nadu.\u00a0The conclave was organized by SSN College\u2019s Department of Information Technology. The department is a recognized research Centre of Anna University, Chennai.<\/p>\n<p>CompTIA\u2019s objective in sponsoring the conclave was to spread awareness among students and IT faculty members in Tamil Nadu about the importance of Cyber Security and its potential as a career option in Digital India. Apart from being the sponsor, CompTIA also organised a technical session on Cyber Security delivered by its authorized training partner InfySEC.<\/p>\n<p>Cyber Security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from cyber attack. The elements of Cyber Security include providing security in various applications, information and network.<\/p>\n<p>Over the two days of the conclave, experts from IT academia and industry introduced and updated participants on the latest development in field of Cyber Security including block-chain and digital forensics. The conclave was an excellent opportunity for participants to be part of the discussion forum and to get a clear idea on job opportunities and career progression in the field of Cyber Security.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the interesting topics discussed at the conclave included: Cyber Security as a Career; Hacking vs Cyber Security Career &#8212; Busting Myths; CompTIA and its Cyber Security Career Path; Threat Management; Cyber Attacks and Exploits, Penetration Testing Tools.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the conclave <strong>Mr. Pradipto Chakrabarty, Regional Director, CompTIA India<\/strong>, said, \u201cWith Cyber threat looming large on the horizon, there is an urgent need to train people in the Security domain. We are committed to do our best strengthen Cyber Security in India. It is with this aim in mind that we decided to partner with SSN College for the event. CompTIA is committed to creating industry relevant training and certification programs for the IT workforce so that they have avenues to improve their technology skills in line with latest industry trends. Our programs cover the most-sought-after skill development solutions especially in the field of cyber security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Dr N Bhalaji, Associate Professor, Department of IT, SSN College of Engineering, added<\/em>, \u201cInformation Technology in general, and Information Security in particular is a fast growing sector in India.\u00a0 Jobs in Cyber Security are projected to grow at an unprecedented pace. It\u2019s promising field with plenty of growth potential. As more and more companies go in for automation of their processes, businesses transactions, and infrastructure management, newer opportunities will arise.\u00a0 Irrespective of the industry one joins, one will have to be trained in cyber security to move up the corporate ladder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joins hands with its academic partner, SSN College of Engineering to spread awareness about cyber security and its potential as a career option Chennai, 6th March, 2018: CompTIA, the world\u2019s leading IT certification firm sponsored a 2-day conclave on Cyber Security organized by SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai . 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