Ethical hacking is why most of you are here. Although is is fun to play with hacking tools, studying for certification, although never intended to be an indicator of expert status, is a good place to start for a couple reasons.

1. To Get Certified - Although you may not get a job specifically because you have an ethical hacking cert, it definitely seperates you from other candidates.
2. To Learn Only - If you are only here to learn and NOT get certified, studying for the certs is still a good idea. The information is in a format that lends itself to learning the material whether or not you decide to take the exam.

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