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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by nurain150(m): 12:28am On Oct 10, 2021 |
KVN1:You can't be pen tester without being a Pro Programmer bro. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Drella: 12:33am On Oct 10, 2021 |
So over half of the posters think penetration testing is about fvck. No wonder they said Africans are only good at fvcking and making babies. Go school,you say na ashawo house you wan go. You finally go school,na inside ashawo house you go do your IT. You graduate,na for ashawo house you go do NYSC. OP go to the linked in profile of Pen testers,try to emulate them in everyway while building experience over time. 1 Like |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Pacesetter123(m): 12:43am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by nedekid: 12:45am On Oct 10, 2021 |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Forthepeople21(f): 12:47am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Pacesetter123(m): 12:50am On Oct 10, 2021 |
kambili999:Which comment will you learn from? The ones made by weird nairalanders in this thread? Except you will love to learn from their weird comments about the other type of penetration they have already turned write-up into. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by chukzyfcbb: 12:53am On Oct 10, 2021 |
First of, you canot break into a system you don't even understand how its built. To break into a bank, you must understand how the bank operates, so likewise to penetrate computing system you must understand how the systems work. - Learn Computer Networking and how the TcP/IP works, how packets gets routed. - Learn the Windows OS, Active directory and how it works - Move to Linux, master the Linux shell - Move to Basic scripting (bash/python) you don't actually need this to start tho. Infact you can make excellent money without knowing how to script but to hit elite status you need to know one. - Once you have mastered those. Get a Kali Linux OX, visit Udemy and search for the cyber mentor by heath Adams. He is the most recommended and the easiest teacher to follow. Follow his course like a disciple following Jesus. Pratice pratice pratice.... In 6months you would start doing dangerous things. In all you do, remember to play legal, otherwise your fellow security boiz and girls will nab you and hand you over to EFCC  Goodluck!!!  3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Pacesetter123(m): 1:02am On Oct 10, 2021 |
merits:Chaii, some people eheh! 1 Like |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Kennyking1234: 2:07am On Oct 10, 2021 |
[quote author= post=106596482]Crazy&Funnii pipu everywhere  Here we go jare OP.... Six steps to becoming a penetration tester Self-analysis: Penetration testing is not for everyone. It requires exceptional problem-solving skills, a dogged determination, dedication to detail, and a desire to remain continually educated on the latest trends in the field. Successful ethical hackers must possess a high level of each of these qualities in order to excel. So be honest in the self-assessment before deciding whether pen testing is an appropriate career. Education: At one time, many employers were known to hire real-world hackers, and convert them from the “dark side” to work for the good guys. In recent years, however, college degrees have become near mandatory for penetration testers. Undergraduate degrees in the various disciplines of cybersecurity all provide viable entryways into the field. Career path: There are several ways a would-be pen tester can break into the cybersecurity industry. Starting out in security administration, network administration, network engineer, system administrator, or web-based application programming, always focusing on the security side of each discipline, will provide a good foundation for pen testing. Professional certifications: Employers predominantly want to see a number of professional certifications on the resumes of assurance validators, and this is particularly true with more senior positions. Several organizations now offer widely-recognized certifications for penetration testing occupations. Honing the craft: Becoming an expert in a chosen field is a good idea in any career, but for penetration testers, there are varied ways of standing out from the crowd. Being active and recognized in cybersecurity disciplines, such as bug bounty programs, collecting open-source intelligence (OSINT), and developing proprietary attack programs, will all get pen testers recognized among peer groups. Keep current: As with most cybersecurity career paths, it is vital to remain current with what is happening in the industry. Keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date with all of the latest trends in programming and network security, ever-changing hacking techniques and security protocols, popularly exploited vulnerabilities, and anything else happening in the cybersecurity industry Last year, penetration testers ranked as one of the three most in-demand jobs in the growing cybersecurity job market. To become a penetration tester, a university degree is not necessary since it’s a skills-based profession. Employers want professionals who can demonstrate the required skills, regardless of education. Cybrary offers realistic, virtual lab environments where you will gain real-world, hands-on skills you will use as a penetration tester. Within the labs, you’ll use today’s latest tools and technologies; and, with help from a mentor, receive the guidance you need for your new career path. Recommended Prerequisites Two years experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering. A certification in Network+(Net+) or Security+(Sec+) Demonstrate Skills. Ethical Hacking. Kali Linux. Mobile Hacking. Social Engineering. OWASP and NMAP. SQL Injection. Wireshark. Vulnerability Scanning. Malware and IoT. Cryptography. Exploit Vulnerabilities. Metasploit. Web Application Attacks. Password Cracking Apply for Jobs. Penetration Tester. Information Security Analyst. Security Analyst. Ethical Hacker Pass Certifications. CEH. OSCP. All of us @[b] wish you all the very best. #WeDidOurPart [/quote]copy copy plagiarism... Post your source Oversabi https://cybersecurityguide.org/careers/penetration-tester/ 3 Likes
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Silentgroper(m): 2:39am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by overlord77: 2:46am On Oct 10, 2021 |
KVN1:I think I'd be right if I said you need to be a certified ethical hacker (CEH). You don't have to know programming but you need the basic knowledge like concepts, database scripting etc. Good luck |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Caseless: 3:36am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Caseless: 3:42am On Oct 10, 2021 |
[quote author= post=106596482]Crazy&Funnii pipu everywhere Here we go jare OP.... Six steps to becoming a penetration tester Self-analysis: Penetration testing is not for everyone. It requires exceptional problem-solving skills, a dogged determination, dedication to detail, and a desire to remain continually educated on the latest trends in the field. Successful ethical hackers must possess a high level of each of these qualities in order to excel. So be honest in the self-assessment before deciding whether pen testing is an appropriate career. Education: At one time, many employers were known to hire real-world hackers, and convert them from the “dark side” to work for the good guys. In recent years, however, college degrees have become near mandatory for penetration testers. Undergraduate degrees in the various disciplines of cybersecurity all provide viable entryways into the field. Career path: There are several ways a would-be pen tester can break into the cybersecurity industry. Starting out in security administration, network administration, network engineer, system administrator, or web-based application programming, always focusing on the security side of each discipline, will provide a good foundation for pen testing. Professional certifications: Employers predominantly want to see a number of professional certifications on the resumes of assurance validators, and this is particularly true with more senior positions. Several organizations now offer widely-recognized certifications for penetration testing occupations. Honing the craft: Becoming an expert in a chosen field is a good idea in any career, but for penetration testers, there are varied ways of standing out from the crowd. Being active and recognized in cybersecurity disciplines, such as bug bounty programs, collecting open-source intelligence (OSINT), and developing proprietary attack programs, will all get pen testers recognized among peer groups. Keep current: As with most cybersecurity career paths, it is vital to remain current with what is happening in the industry. Keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date with all of the latest trends in programming and network security, ever-changing hacking techniques and security protocols, popularly exploited vulnerabilities, and anything else happening in the cybersecurity industry Last year, penetration testers ranked as one of the three most in-demand jobs in the growing cybersecurity job market. To become a penetration tester, a university degree is not necessary since it’s a skills-based profession. Employers want professionals who can demonstrate the required skills, regardless of education. Cybrary offers realistic, virtual lab environments where you will gain real-world, hands-on skills you will use as a penetration tester. Within the labs, you’ll use today’s latest tools and technologies; and, with help from a mentor, receive the guidance you need for your new career path. Recommended Prerequisites Two years experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering. A certification in Network+(Net+) or Security+(Sec+) Demonstrate Skills. Ethical Hacking. Kali Linux. Mobile Hacking. Social Engineering. OWASP and NMAP. SQL Injection. Wireshark. Vulnerability Scanning. Malware and IoT. Cryptography. Exploit Vulnerabilities. Metasploit. Web Application Attacks. Password Cracking Apply for Jobs. Penetration Tester. Information Security Analyst. Security Analyst. Ethical Hacker Pass Certifications. CEH. OSCP. All of us @[b] wish you all the very best. #WeDidOurPart [/quote]These children of hate will cry after learning that you don't only grill, you're good with this too. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by efficiencie(m): 3:47am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Omicron007:Guy, but why? |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Emma1Oj(m): 4:04am On Oct 10, 2021 |
kambili999:iya bose, shift. U dat was scared wen u saw 'penetration' as if nobody has penetrated u dis month. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by GeoAfrikana(m): 4:27am On Oct 10, 2021*. Modified: 11:18am On Oct 10, 2021 |
KVN1:Start from YouTube. Type this search phrase into YouTube's search bar: freecodecamp penetration testing. For example, this is a 15hr course on the topic. You can finish it in a month or three months depends on how much time and effort you have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kq1MIfTWCE After that you can search for a reputable learning platform to take their course and get a certificate. I strongly recommend Edx. Then, practice, build your portfolio on LinkedIn and GitHub and apply for jobs. And, please, DO NOT be intimidated by those saying you don't have a chance because you don't know this or that. The fact is we were all born empty headed, everyone started from a spot. I remember when I started learning html in 2017. Today I've built over six Django applications and I crunch data with Pandas like I was born with it. That's not to talk of my QGIS and ArcGIS skills. In summary, all you need is consistency and hardwork. As long as you keep learning, you'll be fine. Good luck. 3 Likes |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by GeoAfrikana(m): 4:40am On Oct 10, 2021 |
airsaylongcome:Calm down. I believe it's normal to start as a name dropper. Everything starts from somewhere. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Maski87: 4:41am On Oct 10, 2021 |
OgwuEgo:Onye ara. 1 Like |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by clembass: 5:12am On Oct 10, 2021 |
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| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Shellsploit: 5:15am On Oct 10, 2021 |
[quote author= post=106596482]Crazy&Funnii pipu everywhere Here we go jare OP.... Six steps to becoming a penetration tester Self-analysis: Penetration testing is not for everyone. It requires exceptional problem-solving skills, a dogged determination, dedication to detail, and a desire to remain continually educated on the latest trends in the field. Successful ethical hackers must possess a high level of each of these qualities in order to excel. So be honest in the self-assessment before deciding whether pen testing is an appropriate career. Education: At one time, many employers were known to hire real-world hackers, and convert them from the “dark side” to work for the good guys. In recent years, however, college degrees have become near mandatory for penetration testers. Undergraduate degrees in the various disciplines of cybersecurity all provide viable entryways into the field. Career path: There are several ways a would-be pen tester can break into the cybersecurity industry. Starting out in security administration, network administration, network engineer, system administrator, or web-based application programming, always focusing on the security side of each discipline, will provide a good foundation for pen testing. Professional certifications: Employers predominantly want to see a number of professional certifications on the resumes of assurance validators, and this is particularly true with more senior positions. Several organizations now offer widely-recognized certifications for penetration testing occupations. Honing the craft: Becoming an expert in a chosen field is a good idea in any career, but for penetration testers, there are varied ways of standing out from the crowd. Being active and recognized in cybersecurity disciplines, such as bug bounty programs, collecting open-source intelligence (OSINT), and developing proprietary attack programs, will all get pen testers recognized among peer groups. Keep current: As with most cybersecurity career paths, it is vital to remain current with what is happening in the industry. Keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date with all of the latest trends in programming and network security, ever-changing hacking techniques and security protocols, popularly exploited vulnerabilities, and anything else happening in the cybersecurity industry Last year, penetration testers ranked as one of the three most in-demand jobs in the growing cybersecurity job market. To become a penetration tester, a university degree is not necessary since it’s a skills-based profession. Employers want professionals who can demonstrate the required skills, regardless of education. Cybrary offers realistic, virtual lab environments where you will gain real-world, hands-on skills you will use as a penetration tester. Within the labs, you’ll use today’s latest tools and technologies; and, with help from a mentor, receive the guidance you need for your new career path. Recommended Prerequisites Two years experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering. A certification in Network+(Net+) or Security+(Sec+) Demonstrate Skills. Ethical Hacking. Kali Linux. Mobile Hacking. Social Engineering. OWASP and NMAP. SQL Injection. Wireshark. Vulnerability Scanning. Malware and IoT. Cryptography. Exploit Vulnerabilities. Metasploit. Web Application Attacks. Password Cracking Apply for Jobs. Penetration Tester. Information Security Analyst. Security Analyst. Ethical Hacker Pass Certifications. CEH. OSCP. All of us @[b] wish you all the very best. #WeDidOurPart [/quote]You have said it all! 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by ocelot2006(m): 5:45am On Oct 10, 2021 |
ahmthankgod:If he has the self discipline to be self taught. 1 Like |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Alicia1(f): 5:58am On Oct 10, 2021 |
it sucks reading gabbages on front page, at least if you don't know how its done can't you know what it is ? can believe Our youths are still Dumbfvk in this tech edge, that's how some are discouraging me to go into tech as a female. smh |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Alicia1(f): 6:07am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Install Kali Linux then get lots of udemy courses, stay consistent and within 2 years you should be readito crack 4digits passwords, use DDOS,DOS,social engineering, etc as basics |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by BigDawsNet: 6:14am On Oct 10, 2021 |
You need to master about four programming languages to achieve your purpose in hacking |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by Nobody: 6:49am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Op, while you're waiting for someone to put you through, why don't you go on YouTube and download video tutorials on Pen Testing and while you're at it, you can just start learning Java too. That's what I did. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by expertnaire512(m): 7:00am On Oct 10, 2021 |
KVN1:Maybe you should start by buying a GOOD CONDOM |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by onojaford(m): 7:09am On Oct 10, 2021 |
KVN1:You can learn with me. Please call me. Phone number @ my signature. |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by osazuwa23: 7:17am On Oct 10, 2021 |
if you want to do pentration tester olosho is your best bet KVN1: |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by airsaylongcome: 7:23am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Caseless:You do know that all of that was lifted verbatim from a website without referencing, attempting to pass someone else's work as his. Unless you are saying he is good at plagiarism https://cybersecurityguide.org/careers/penetration-tester/ (source of his stolen material) 2 Likes |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by airsaylongcome: 7:30am On Oct 10, 2021 |
GeoAfrikana:It's not. Majority of those who come on this platform asking about Ethical Hacking and PenTesting are all malicious folks trying to cloak their intentions. If you really want to be a pentester you would have since started using Linux Command line and be conversant with Kali Linux |
| Re: What Are Those Steps To Becoming A Penetration Tester? by zedman1(m): 9:00am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Ha! two heavy words, penetration tester. |
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