In recent decades, there has been an increase in the demand for professional hackers to protect computer networks from potential intrusions. Professional hackers are highly qualified experts who solve computer problems and prevent unauthorized access by malicious people to computer networks.
To pursue a career like this professional you will need to have motivation, initiative, education and training.
Steps
Step 1. Examine the pros and cons and the various types of hackers that exist, such as "white hat", "gray hat" and "black hat"
Step 2. Look for job opportunities as a professional hacker
There are very lucrative jobs in government organizations, banks, financial institutions, military bases and private companies.
Step 3. Review the basic requirements for pursuing this career
Find out the areas you need to specialize in and fill in your gaps.
Step 4. Decide whether to work primarily with hardware or software
Don't think you can specialize in both areas. Although knowledge of both is a requirement, by focusing mainly on one area you can begin studying specific subjects. You will need to know every function and component of the computer you are going to work on.
Step 5. Evaluate your strengths and interests and gain programming knowledge such as C or Java
These programming languages can be learned by attending courses and reading books. Knowing these languages will be a great help when you have to go to examine and write codes.
Step 6. Learn to use * nix-like operating systems, the hacker system
Also learn how to use Windows and Mac OS.
Step 7. Take a professional course
There is a wide variety of courses available for cybersecurity professionals that will help you expand your knowledge in the world of hacking.
Step 8. Experiment on your local network to train yourself to fix various problems that will arise
Step 9. Start experimenting with hardware and software to learn how to take control of the situation and prevent computer system intrusions
Step 10. Read the literature on the subject, discover, and then fill in your gaps and try to specialize
Technology changes rapidly, and a good professional hacker must be able to stay up to date.
Step 11. Get a certificate
A certificate will help you establish yourself in your profession.
Step 12. Stay active in the hacker community by sharing ideas and technical information
Advice
- Always learn new things.
- Always stay focused on what you do.
- Don't do it just for fun.
- Don't do it just for the money.
- Work on the side of the law and never break it.
