Name: Prashant Kulkarni
Previous Role: Desktop Support Engineer, Pune, ₹3.8 LPA
Certifications Completed: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Fortinet NSE 4
Current Role: Cybersecurity Analyst, Singapore, SGD 5,500/month
Story:
Prashant always wanted to work in cybersecurity but lacked the credentials to move beyond desktop support roles. He started with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course by NextGen IT courses to build hacking and security testing skills, then added Fortinet NSE 4 to enhance firewall expertise.
He also took part in our placement guarantee program to ensure getting his dream job. Six months later, Prashant landed a Cybersecurity Analyst role in a global financial services company in Singapore. His salary jumped over 3x, and he now leads vulnerability assessments for mission-critical systems.
Key Takeaway: Combining ethical hacking and firewall certifications creates strong profiles for international cybersecurity roles.