How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity From Scratch?

Introduction

In 2025, cybersecurity is the highest-paying career for freshers in India — even if you have zero IT background. Commerce, arts, and science graduates are getting ₹12–60 LPA packages at Deloitte, EY, PwC, Paytm, Indian banks, and government organizations. Our 8,000+ placed students at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies started from absolute scratch — many didn’t know what a browser is — and now protect India’s biggest companies.

Why Cybersecurity Is Perfect Career in 2025

India needs 1.5 million cybersecurity professionals by 2025. One data breach costs companies ₹30+ crore in fines and ransom. Freshers with proper training are hired instantly because demand is 10x higher than supply. Average fresher salary after training: ₹12–25 LPA. After 2 years: ₹25–60 LPA.

Who Can Start Cybersecurity Career (No IT Background Needed)

Start your journey today → Complete cybersecurity course

Exact 6-Month Roadmap From Zero to Job

1. Month 1: Computer + Networking + Linux basics
2. Month 2: Ethical hacking tools + Web vulnerabilities
3. Month 3: Network pentesting + Privilege escalation
4. Month 4: Active Directory + Cloud security basics
5. Month 5: Report writing + Interview preparation
6. Month 6: Placement drives + Live projects

90% of our students get placed within 6–9 months following this exact roadmap.

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Roles & Salaries in 2025

• Penetration Tester – ₹15–45 LPA
• SOC Analyst – ₹12–30 LPA
• Cloud Security Engineer – ₹20–60 LPA
• Red Team Operator – ₹25–55 LPA
• Bug Bounty Hunter – ₹50 lakh+ extra
• Security Researcher – ₹30–80 LPA
• GRC Analyst – ₹12–35 LPA
• Incident Responder – ₹18–50 LPA
• DevSecOps Engineer – ₹25–60 LPA
• CISO (5+ years) – ₹1–3 Crore

How We Turn Beginners Into Job-Ready Professionals

Every student gets: 200+ vulnerable machines, licensed tools (Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Nessus), daily live classes, personal mentor from Big4, weekly CTFs, monthly 48-hour exercises, professional report writing, resume building, mock interviews, and 100% placement assistance with written guarantee.

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Success Stories – Real Students, Real Placements

From B.Com zero knowledge → ₹22 LPA at Deloitte in 8 months. From housewife after 5-year break → ₹18 LPA at HDFC Bank. From 12th pass → ₹15 LPA at Paytm. From arts student → ₹28 LPA at Indian Army Cyber Command. These are normal results at our institute.

Conclusion

Cybersecurity is the only career where background doesn’t matter — only skills do. While others struggle with 3–5 LPA jobs, our students start at ₹12–60 LPA within months. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — India’s only institute with 8,000+ placed students from non-IT backgrounds. New batches every Monday — classroom Pune + 100% live online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-IT students learn cybersecurity?

Yes — 70% of our placed students are non-IT.

Is coding required?

No — basic scripting taught from zero.

How much time to get job?

6–12 months with proper training.

Age limit?

No — 18 to 55 years students placed.

Which institute has highest placements?

Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha — 8,000+ placed.

Girls can join?

Yes — 40% of top packages are girls.

Job guarantee?

Yes — written 100% placement agreement.

Weekend batches available?

Yes — Saturday–Sunday full day.

Salary without degree?

₹12–25 LPA after training.

Next batch starting?

Every Monday — limited seats.

Free demo available?

Yes — every Saturday 11 AM.

Online training effective?

Yes — same labs, same placements.

Parents can attend demo?

Yes — many attend with children.

Housewives can join?

Yes — many placed after career break.

Best course for beginners?

Our Complete Ethical Hacking + Cybersecurity course.