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International Education Counsellor - Answered on Jun 25, 2025

Dr Karan Gupta is an internationally recognised education counsellor, TEDx speaker and the founder of Karan Gupta Consulting and the Karan Gupta Education Foundation.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he has advised thousands of students and professionals since 1999, helping them secure admission to top global universities.
He has been honoured by the governments of India and Spain for his contributions to education and women’s empowerment.
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He has completed his general management programme at Harvard.
He earned his MBA from the IE Business School, Spain, and his PhD from Ecole Superieure Robert de Sorbon, France.
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Question by vigash on Jun 23, 2025Hindi

Hi my son is studying BCA 2nd year now... He is intrested in cyber security courses but I checked with upgrad they are suggesting not to take cyber security as the field is declining and told us to do data science or data analysis or AI course... Kindly share your thought..

Ans: Cyber security is not a declining field. In fact, it's becoming more and more important. Every company – whether it's a bank, hospital, school, or IT firm – needs cyber protection.
The number of cyber attacks and data breaches is increasing, so the demand for skilled people in this field is also growing. So if your son has a genuine interest in cyber security, please don’t ignore it just because someone said it's not trending.
Data Science, AI and Data Analysis, these fields are also very good and in demand – especially in tech, finance, healthcare, and research.
But they require a strong interest in statistics, math, and programming. If your son enjoys that, it’s a good path.
But if he’s more curious about ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, malware tracking, etc., then cyber security is the right fit.

Asked on - Jun 26, 2025 | Answered on Jun 26, 2025

Thank you so much sir... If possible kindly guide us the right course to do following his cyber security passion...

Ans: Here’s a simple path I recommend:
Step 1: Basic Foundation
Start with a good beginner-level course like:
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate (Coursera)
• Introduction to Cyber Security – by Cisco Networking Academy or edX
These will give him the basics—networking, security tools, and concepts.
Step 2: Hands-On Learning
After basics, go for:
• CompTIA Security+ – industry-recognized and job-focused
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) – if he's serious about ethical hacking
Also explore TryHackMe and Hack The Box – these are free/paid platforms with real-world practice.
Step 3: Internships & Projects
Let him do small internships, even unpaid, to build real experience. Many startups, cyber firms, or even colleges have basic security needs.
Step 4: Plan for Higher Studies (if needed)
After BCA, he can go for:
• MCA with specialization in cyber security, or
• M.Tech/MS in Cyber Security (India or abroad), or
• PG Diploma in Cyber Security from places like IIIT Bangalore, CDAC, or Amrita University
Most important: Let him build a GitHub profile or portfolio, and collect certificates from the courses. Companies value skills more than just degrees now.
He can grow well in this field with interest + practice. You're guiding him in the right direction.