Which B.Tech stream should I choose between CS and IT? I am interested in cyber security and ethical hacking.

Syllabus of B.Tech CS and B.Tech IT overlap by 80 to 90% in various engineering colleges. IT degree is suitable for those who want to become application developers. In order to be systems developer CS is a preferred option. Also, B.Tech CS is preferred degree by IT companies recruiter. I will recommend you to do B.Tech CS if you want to be a cyber security expert and also have better career prospects.

2 Upvotes 2 Upvotes 0 Downvotes 1 Comment

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

Hello Vikant, B.Tech in CS and B.Tech in IT are almost similar with minor variations. While B.Tech in IT focuses only on software, B.Tech in CS maintain a balance between software and hardware. Unless and until, you get a job in a hardware company like Intel, Logitech etc., this difference hardly matters. Most of the IT jobs are available in the software domain. So, don't judge or get confused between these two branches. Just choose one in a good college. You should not get too fascinated with ethical hacker as they show in movies. Hackers mean "thieves". No company would hire a thief to steal other company's data as that could land them in serious legal trouble. Most of the institutes provide just a basic fancy course under the name of ethical hacking, just to attract students and earn more. I would rather recommend you to go for security specialist professionals. These jobs are highly payable and in high demand as most companies need them to protect their own data. These jobs work on the same logic that the best thief can protect the data in the best way. For the same, you can go to some reputed computer training institutes like NIIT, etc. You can go for Java courses followed by networking courses and CCNA/CCNB (CISCO) courses. After this, you can also opt for CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification courses, if you wish to. Ensure you do these courses alongside a degree course (BCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, etc.) for better outcome. I hope I have been able to answer your queries to your satisfaction. If so, kindly upvote this answer. If you've any further questions, kindly revert.

1 Upvote 1 Upvote 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment