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A Guide to become an Ethical Hacker

July 2, 2015June 25, 2019 Comments Off on A Guide to become an Ethical Hacker
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A person who hacks into a computer network in order to test or evaluate its security, rather than with malicious or criminal intent.

So if you want to be an ethical hacker the truth is there is no easy method to become a skilled hacker…… it’s easy to be a script kiddie and load up Armitage or Fast-track and fire every exploit known to man at a target. But what’s the point at firing Linux exploits at a Windows box!.

You need essential prerequisite knowledge

If you want to get into the IT  security world as a white hat you must be competent in the following areas:

  • Networking
  • Programming
  • Databases
  • Operating systems (Linux and Windows)

Once you have a fairly good knowledge of the above points THEN it would a good idea to learn about hacking. So now you have a good understanding of the fundamentals of IT, you can now understand how to break some of the underlying vulnerabilities within computer architecture. The following activities should help you with this:

What areas to concentrate on in order to build a foundation

Networking – Cisco courses seem to be really good
Programming – Focus on learning C++, Python/Ruby and PHP.
Databases – Play around with MySQL and MSSQL and make your own database to understand how it works.
Operating systems – Most flavors of Linux are the similar to one another, I use kali. Additionally it is worth understanding the more obscure areas of Windows such as the registry.

Enroll with StationX – Cyber Security School and get 88% off on VIP Membership. Includes over 108courses to boost your ethical hacking career.

Read books about hacking (Here are some good examples of some) –

  • The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws – Download here
  • Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition – Download here
  • The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing: Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Made Easy-Download
  • Mastering Kali Linux with Advanced Penetration Testing – Download here
  • CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide + PDF and tools
  • Google Hacking for Penetration Testers – Download here

Undertake ethical hacking courses. 

These are very good for learning but won’t give you an industry recognized qualification, however they will teach you a lot about different areas of ethical hacking which will help towards recognized qualifications.

View our Hacking Course Page for the best learning experience.

We encourage our users to enroll with the VIP Membership that will enable them access to over 108 courses to succeed as an ethical hacker.

Undertake Recognized Online courses

These course are all paid for, however they are industry recognized and will help you find a job in the IT security sector.

  • CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
  • OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CYSA+ – Cyber Security Analyst
  • Comptia Security+,Pentest+ and Network+

Communicate and follow other fellow IT security enthusiasts through the following mediums

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Twitter
  • Forums (Register here at Haxf4rall Forums)

Self learn by watching online tutorials

  • www.securitytube.net
  • www.youtube.com

Download practice environments to practice and hone newly learned skills

  • DVWA (Dam Vulnerable Web Application) – visit their site
  • Metasploitable2 – visit their site
  • Samurai WTF – visit their site

 

 

Final note: Hacking is something that takes A LOT of your time!, be prepared to sacrifice your social life / activities.

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