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firstbitdrv

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DO I need math to become a hacker?

« on: June 15, 2010, 01:29:31 PM »

I'm interested in CEH, but I hate math. Can I do without math Huh


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Data_Raid

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2010, 01:39:42 PM »

Short answer: yes


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firstbitdrv

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2010, 01:44:31 PM »

Yes I can do without math?


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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #3 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 .


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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #4 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.


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firstbitdrv

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #5 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.


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Equix3n-

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #6 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.


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LSOChris

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2010, 08:06:04 AM »

you need to be able to count to 16


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firstbitdrv

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2010, 10:13:36 AM »

I'm not talking about basic math, I'm talking about advanced math. Anyway, thanks for your reply Grin


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hayabusa

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Re: DO I need math to become a hacker?

« Reply #9 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.


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