{"id":474289,"date":"2022-07-14T15:41:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:41:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:41:46","slug":"how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to become a certified ethical hacker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2924ac201c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2924ac201c0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_become_a_certified_ethical_hacker%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to become a certified ethical hacker&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Sign_up_to_the_TNW_Conference_newsletter\" >Sign up to the TNW Conference newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Best_ethical_cybersecurity_certifications\" >Best ethical cybersecurity certifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Who_is_it_for\" >Who is it for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#What_to_expect_on_the_day\" >What to expect on the day:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Who_is_it_for-2\" >Who is it for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#What_to_expect_on_the_day-2\" >What to expect on the day:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Who_is_it_for-3\" >Who is it for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Requirements\" >Requirements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#4_CompTIA_Security\" >4. CompTIA Security+<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Who_is_it_for-4\" >Who is it for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#What_to_expect_on_the_day-3\" >What to expect on the day:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#5_eLearnSecurity_Junior_Penetration_Tester_eJPT\" >5. eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Start_building_your_social_media_presence\" >Start building your social media presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#3_Community_work\" >3. Community work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#4_Networking_is_very_important\" >4. Networking is very important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Places_you_can_start_networking\" >Places you can start networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#5_Capture_The_Flag_CTFs\" >5. Capture The Flag (CTFs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-become-a-certified-ethical-hacker\/#Make_your_resume_stands_out\" >Make your resume stands out!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_become_a_certified_ethical_hacker%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to become a certified ethical hacker&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img-cdn.tnwcdn.com\/image?fit=796%2C417&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn0.tnwcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fblogs.dir%2F1%2Ffiles%2F2022%2F07%2FUntitled-design-2.jpg&amp;signature=237b4436ecfa70e7c9ac12e17347276f\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <em>This <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cult.honeypot.io\/reads\/how-to-become-certified-ethical-hacker\/\">article<\/a> was originally published on .cult by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cult.honeypot.io\/contributors\/xss-rat\">XSS Rat<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cult.honeypot.io\/\">.cult<\/a> is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cybersecurity is like any field of discipline, there are a range of jobs with many different skills you can specialize in. You could be a malware analyst, a pentester, a freelance hacker, and everything in between. But in order to prove your ethical hacking skills and knowledge, you\u2019ll need to acquire a couple of industry-backed hacking certifications.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of ethical hacking certifications out there, but not all are going to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly to you and your cybersecurity specialization \u2014 especially when starting out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_to_the_TNW_Conference_newsletter\"><\/span>Sign up to the TNW Conference newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>And be the first in line for ticket offers, event <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So to help you save some confusion, I going to explain some of the most popular ethical hacking certifications and which pathways and roles they apply to. Then I\u2019ll talk about other ways to certify yourself in the infosec community! Hopefully, with this article, you\u2019ll get a clearer idea of how to become a certified ethical hacker.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Before we dive in, let me explain the two main categories that differentiate ethical hacking jobs. We have Red Teaming which is the offensive side of hacking, and Blue Teaming which is the defensive side of hacking. Now, this is the first step in your hacking journey, think about where your skills lie and what interests you the most, then choose a side!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_ethical_cybersecurity_certifications\"><\/span>Best ethical cybersecurity certifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cybersecurity and hacking certifications will be important if you\u2019re pursuing a career in the infosec industry. Like I said before, there are a lot of certifications to choose from and, if you\u2019re just starting out, you should start with the most important and recognised ethical hacking certifications. I\u2019ll go through the top five cybersecurity certifications and explain a little about what you can expect and who they\u2019re for.<\/p>\n<p>At number one, we have the OSCP. This certification is one of the most recognised cybersecurity certifications in the community. If you\u2019ve successfully completed the examination, you\u2019ll be able to prove to employers that you can hack five machines within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s not an entry-level certification, you\u2019ll have to be quite prepared and ready to get creative with your problem-solving. I recommend this certification if you\u2019re interested in red teaming and more specifically pentesting servers rather than websites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_it_for\"><\/span>Who is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Infosec professionals transitioning into penetration testing<\/li>\n<li>Pentesters seeking an industry-leading certification<\/li>\n<li>Security professionals<\/li>\n<li>Network administrators<\/li>\n<li>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_on_the_day\"><\/span>What to expect on the day:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>24-hour exam<\/li>\n<li>Proctored<\/li>\n<li>You should have a solid understanding of TCP\/IP networking<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable Windows and Linux administration experience<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with basic Bash and\/or Python scripting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about the exam<\/p>\n<p>So the CEH has garnered a bit of a bad reputation in the past, but recently I think with version 11 the certification has redeemed itself. They\u2019ve made a bunch of updates, now you\u2019ll find a very modern and practical exam that the industry again recognizes and appreciates. You can also achieve mastery with the addition of the 6-hour practical examination to further show your hacking proficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The exam for the CEH certification will test your skills in Information Security Threats and Attack Vectors, Attack Detection, Attack Prevention, Procedures, Methodologies, and more. The syllabus looks similar to OSCP but also contains things like Cloud computing and Operation technology. The exam contains 125 questions over the span of 4-hours plus the six-hour practical challenge for those looking to attain mastery. This cybersecurity certification is going to be a requirement for red teaming jobs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_it_for-2\"><\/span>Who is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Information Security Analyst\/Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Information Assurance (IA) Security Officer<\/li>\n<li>Information Security Manager\/Specialist<\/li>\n<li>Information Systems Security Engineer\/Manager<\/li>\n<li>Information Security Professionals\/Officers<\/li>\n<li>Information Security\/IT Auditors<\/li>\n<li>Risk\/Threat\/Vulnerability Analyst<\/li>\n<li>System Administrators<\/li>\n<li>Network Administrators and Engineers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_on_the_day-2\"><\/span>What to expect on the day:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of Questions: 125<\/li>\n<li>Test Duration: 4 Hours<\/li>\n<li>Test Format: Multiple Choice<\/li>\n<li>Test Delivery: ECC EXAM, VUE<\/li>\n<li>Exam Prefix: 312-50 (ECC EXAM), 312-50 (VUE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At number three we have the first blue team hacking certification. This certification is for hackers who aspire to build structures and systems that other hackers will later attack! The CISSP is an industry recognized program proving you have what it takes to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.<\/p>\n<p>The exam takes six hours and includes a mix of multiple-choice and advanced innovative questions. You\u2019ll find plenty of training resources to get you prepared for the exam, but just make sure the certification aligns with your career goals, it\u2019s really not for everyone and is targeted for more experienced hackers and cybersecurity professionals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_it_for-3\"><\/span>Who is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chief Information Security Officer<\/li>\n<li>Chief Information Officer<\/li>\n<li>Director of Security<\/li>\n<li>IT Director\/Manager<\/li>\n<li>Security Systems Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Security Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Security Manager<\/li>\n<li>Security Auditor<\/li>\n<li>Security Architect<\/li>\n<li>Security Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Network Architect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements\"><\/span>Requirements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a minimum of five years\u2019 experience in two or more of the eight CBK domains.<\/li>\n<li>Pass the CISSP examination.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the endorsement process and subscribe to the (ISC)\u00b2 Code of Ethics.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain certification through continuing professional education (CPE) credits.<\/li>\n<li>Source: https:\/\/www.itgovernance.eu\/de-de\/cissp-de<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_CompTIA_Security\"><\/span>4. CompTIA Security+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s cool about this certification is that it\u2019s approved by the US Department of Defence! Coming from a government agency, you can be sure they assess every detail to make sure things are in order and secure.<\/p>\n<p>The exam itself consists of around 90 questions with a duration of 90 minutes. Do not underestimate this certification though. It takes hard work and practice to pass this exam \u2014 even though it\u2019s shorter than the other exams mentioned. That being said, this is an entry-level cybersecurity certification for ethical hackers, as it focuses on the core cybersecurity skills needed in the profession. The CompTIA Security+ is for red teamers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_it_for-4\"><\/span>Who is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Security Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Systems Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Helpdesk Manager \/ Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Network \/ Cloud Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Security Engineer \/ Analyst<\/li>\n<li>DevOps \/ Software Developer<\/li>\n<li>IT Auditors<\/li>\n<li>IT Project Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_on_the_day-3\"><\/span>What to expect on the day:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of Questions: 90<\/li>\n<li>Test duration: 90 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Test Format: Multiple Choice<\/li>\n<li>Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)<\/li>\n<li>Recommended Experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_eLearnSecurity_Junior_Penetration_Tester_eJPT\"><\/span>5. eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester is a cybersecurity certificate for beginners. Its main focus is making sure you\u2019re comfortable with penetration testing and information security essentials. The great thing about it is that it\u2019s not a theory-based exam. Instead, you\u2019re expected to perform an actual penetration test on a corporate network. So if you successfully complete the exam, you\u2019ll be able to prove yourself in the real world.<\/p>\n<p>This cybersecurity certification is usually the first stepping stone for cybersecurity professionals and hackers. All you need to get started is a VPN and a stable internet connection \u2014 oh yeah, and $200\u2026 This is a red team certification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_building_your_social_media_presence\"><\/span>Start building your social media presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter where you are in your journey, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> is going to be important. While exams and tests certify you on paper, in the real world you\u2019ll need to be certified by other people. Social media is a great way to do that!<\/p>\n<p>Not only is it great for engaging with the infosec community but it\u2019s a great way to connect with recruiters and future employers. Recruiters are all over social media, having a presence can make you stand out from the crowd or just show your passion and enthusiasm for hacking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> \u2014 this is where you\u2019ll find most employers and recruiters. If you don\u2019t have one already, create a page and make it shine by filling in all those details! Put everything there, even things like community or volunteer work. Make sure to add any of those cybersecurity certifications we just talked about as well, it doesn\u2019t matter if it was a free course or through Udemy, put it up there. Languages are also going to be super attractive to recruiters, even if you\u2019re inexperienced being bilingual will double your chances!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medium<\/strong> \u2014 I don\u2019t know if this is considered a social media site, but whatever. Writing and posting about it is a great way to document your journey. It\u2019s a paper trail. It\u2019s evidence of social proof which is obviously far better than just saying you know how to do something. It\u2019s also a great way to learn and cement your understanding. Believe it or not, a lot of people have actually found me through my Medium account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Twitter<\/strong> \u2014 Twitter is more about building and engaging with a community. You can use it to network or create an awesome community around you. Again, having a community and being engaged is social proof to a future employer. It doesn\u2019t take a lot of effort, just make sure you post regularly and share information that helps!<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube<\/strong> \u2014 A good way to show your love for the community is by making videos about the things you learned. It\u2019s one thing to know how to do something and another to be able to explain\/teach it. You really need a rock-solid understanding of what you\u2019re talking about. I find that when I make videos it refines my hacking skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of websites I recommend getting an account on to increase your chances of standing out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LinkedIn \u2013 For showing the world who you are and what you know<\/li>\n<li>Blogging \u2013 For knowledge sharing in the form of a written blog, usually with more in-depth information than youtube<\/li>\n<li>Youtube \u2013 For knowledge sharing in the form of more shallow informational videos<\/li>\n<li>Twitter \u2013 For knowledge sharing when posting short tweets or promoting other posts on medium for example<\/li>\n<li>Facebook \u2013 For knowledge sharing when posting tips and tricks around hacking<\/li>\n<li>Reddit \u2013 For knowledge sharing, but be careful to post in the correct subreddit<\/li>\n<li>Github \u2013 For storing your projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Community_work\"><\/span>3. Community work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Doing any kind of voluntary work shows commitment \u2014 if you can relate the work to cybersecurity, it\u2019s a bonus. Sometimes I sell course bundles and give 100% of the profit to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brothersofsolidarity.be\/\">Brothers Of Solidarity<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.innocentlivesfoundation.org\/donate\/\">Innocent Lives Foundation<\/a>. These guys do a great job at taking care of homeless people in Brussels, which is a huge issue.<\/p>\n<p>When you show this kind of work it indicates to future employers that you\u2019re committed to what you do and are willing to go above and beyond to bring out the best version of yourself and others. It doesn\u2019t have to be huge, even small things can make a difference. Collect garbage or volunteer at an animal shelter \u2014 get out there and show your human side!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Networking_is_very_important\"><\/span>4. Networking is very important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to do it all alone. When you\u2019re alone you\u2019re easy to push over, when you\u2019re part of a bond it\u2019s much harder to fall. As a hacker, you never know when you\u2019ll need someone with a different specialty until you need them!<\/p>\n<p>Networking within the hacking community is easier than ever thanks to social media, forums, and online groups. I joined a Slack group called \u2018The W0lf Pack\u2019 and I can honestly say the group has contributed so much to who I am today. I met new friends and joined hacking competitions, I also started my YouTube channel to answer all the questions I kept getting. Since then I\u2019ve moved into some discord channels where we hackers help each other out!<\/p>\n<p>There are so many opportunities to network, you can attend meetups, and conventions or stick to the online communities. I\u2019ve met a host of wonderful people at events, most of whom I\u2019m still in contact with 10 years later!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_you_can_start_networking\"><\/span>Places you can start networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great place to start networking is in the regular events that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hackerone.com\/events\">HackerOne<\/a> organises both virtually and online.<\/p>\n<p>Another great place to meet similarly minded people is in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.hackerspaces.org\/List_of_Hacker_Spaces\">hackerspace<\/a>. A hackerspace can be any room where hackers and tinkerers gather to explore their hobbies and while initially, it might seem daunting, it\u2019s worth exploring. Some of the best work I\u2019ve done is with other hackers found through sites like hackerspace.<\/p>\n<p>Another place you might not think to look is in the free training events in your area! In my area, there are several venues that offer free or heavily discounted courses mostly aimed towards self-improvement and soft skills. Everyone is at these courses to learn, but also to have a good time and support their own network.<\/p>\n<p>If none of these options sound appealing or if you\u2019re wondering how you can find more virtual or real-life conferences and meetups, try using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/nl-NL\/find\/?keywords=ethical%20hacking\">Meetup<\/a>. If you\u2019re in a city you\u2019ll certainly find a like-minded group!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stick to online learning and networking, try Discord. There are a bunch of practice groups for newcomers, here are a few to start with:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/tryhackme<br \/>https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/hackthebox<br \/>https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/offsec3<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Capture_The_Flag_CTFs\"><\/span>5. Capture The Flag (CTFs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CTFs are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s where hackers fight to see who can solve different challenges first. It\u2019s a great way to put your skill to practice and learn from more experienced hackers. You can do it solo but I suggest you join a team and try to participate in some CTFs. Who knows, you might even rank! It\u2019s great fun, plus employers are sure as hell to notice.<\/p>\n<p>While participating in a CTF you can come across any hacking challenge relating to a web application or server. There\u2019s a hell of a lot you can learn in these real-world learning challenges plus it shows a hunger to grow in your role!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_resume_stands_out\"><\/span>Make your resume stands out!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I can\u2019t stress this enough! In my role, I also have the pleasure of assessing resumes that land on my desk. And I hate it when I see just a list of cybersecurity certifications and places they\u2019ve worked \u2014 I don\u2019t care if it\u2019s flashy. I personally don\u2019t think a resume needs to look fancy as soon as you can show me something interesting from your background. Do you have a website or YouTube channel?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not always about being a certified ethical hacker, there are other great ways to stand out from the crowd even if you don\u2019t have a lot of experience.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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