Top 10 Next-Gen Cyber Careers for Engineering Students

Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 09:42 IST

Cyber-Physical Systems Protector

Securing India’s smart grids and ISRO’s telemetry systems, Cyber-Physical Systems Protectors harden SCADA against worms like Stuxnet, using IEC 62443 standards.

Mechanical/electrical engineers apply control systems knowledge.

Skills: Modbus, MATLAB, and OT security.

Demand: 25%, salaries at Rs 16 lakh.

Apex: Safeguard BHEL’s industrial systems.

Legacy: Protects India’s critical infrastructure.

Wrapping It Up!

These 10 careers position Indian engineering students as digital sentinels, fortifying India’s tech ascent against 1.8 million daily cyberattacks. Pursue certifications like OSCP or AWS Security, contribute to open-source via DSCI, and intern at firms like TCS or DRDO.

With India’s cybersecurity market hitting $6 billion by 2025, your skills will not only secure jobs but also shape a cyber-resilient Bharat. Embrace this symphony of code, ethics, and innovation your nation awaits.