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Ethical Hacking Discussions and Related Certifications => Network Pen Testing => Topic started by: Gordonzy on April 26, 2010, 05:57:07 PM

Title: Where to start on becoming an ethical hacker?
Post by: Gordonzy on April 26, 2010, 05:57:07 PM

I know nothing on ethical hacking, I have no prerequisites on the subject.
Starting out blank and would like help on where to start.

Title: Re: Where to start on becoming an ethical hacker?
Post by: pizza1337 on April 26, 2010, 06:43:19 PM

What do you know about technology, computers, etc?
I would start by using google and wikipedia. search and read.
Also go to your local library and try to find some books on virus, security, hacking, programming.

Title: Re: Where to start on becoming an ethical hacker?
Post by: chrisj on April 26, 2010, 06:54:53 PM

how blank of a slate are you? do you know anything about computers, networking, etc?

I liked Hacking for Dummies. There is even a book review of it on the site too.

Title: Re: Where to start on becoming an ethical hacker?
Post by: Dengar13 on April 26, 2010, 07:35:20 PM

The library is definitely the way to go. This way, you don't waste any money investing in books if it isn't for you.

Title: Re: Where to start on becoming an ethical hacker?
Post by: don on April 28, 2010, 02:14:00 PM

I'm moving this to the Network Pen Testing Board. Take a look at the pinned topics. This should get you going for a while... or bore you to tears. Either way, it will help you figure out what your first steps are.

Hope that helps,
Don