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Ethical Hacking Discussions and Related Certifications => CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker => Topic started by: firstbitdrv on June 15, 2010, 01:29:31 PM



Title: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: firstbitdrv on June 15, 2010, 01:29:31 PM
I'm interested in CEH, but I hate math. Can I do without math  ???


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: Data_Raid on June 15, 2010, 01:39:42 PM
Short answer: yes


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: firstbitdrv on June 15, 2010, 01:44:31 PM
Yes I can do without math?


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: COm_BOY on June 15, 2010, 03:02:16 PM
ofcourse you can do it without maths . But if you wana be a good security pro you must be active and creative .


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: jason on June 15, 2010, 03:59:24 PM
For the CEH, no not particularly, with the possible exception of some decimal/hex/binary conversion skills. For security in general, likely not, unless you plan to get into crypto.


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: firstbitdrv on June 15, 2010, 04:49:47 PM
I know about binary/decimal/hex conversion. I'm talking about hardcore math, I don't want waste time learning math now. I need to learn alot about security and networking, OSs and many other stuff.


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: Equix3n- on June 15, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Like Jason said, you don't need math unless you want to get into the crypto stuff.


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: LSOChris on June 19, 2010, 08:06:04 AM
you need to be able to count to 16


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: firstbitdrv on June 19, 2010, 10:13:36 AM
 ;D I'm not talking about basic math, I'm talking about advanced math. Anyway, thanks for your reply  ;D


Title: Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?
Post by: hayabusa on June 19, 2010, 10:49:11 AM
@firstbitdrv - ChrisG was referring to hexadecimal math, when he noted about counting to 16...  If you can understand (add / subtract / work with) hex, you have a much better chance at success.