Ethical Hacking

Ethical hackers are specialised Cyber Security experts who work for all organizations which have an internet presence and use extensive use of web technologies for Business . Ethical Hackers role is a proactive one as they prevent cyber- crimes and protect cyber space from intrusion. They ensure data security and protect computer systems from illegal hacking activities. Computer Hackers use their expertise in computing and knowledge of programming, web applications, operating systems, assembly language, internet security systems etc. to protect computer systems from illegal hackers.
It is a niche skill and has limited career opportunities. However, if you able to break into your first job then its is very high paying and respected job. Most of computer hackers have graduation degrees such as BTech CSE/IT, BCA-MCA, BSc CS. Most of the hackers are those who have excellent programming skills.
You can appear in professional certification examination to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) by appearing in examination conducted by ED-Council. Certification is achieved by taking the CEH examination after having either attended training at an Accredited Training Center (ATC) or completed through self-study. CEH is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The CEH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective.

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The most important prerequisite before one chooses to become an ethical hacker is to ace computer networking knowledge:
. Expertise in at least one application like Java or C+.
. Knowledge of the functioning of UNIX.
. One should have an analytical approach and should probe every functioning with a critical bent of mind.
Take up a UG degree like BCA or BCS.
You can undergo a certificate/ diploma programme in ethical hacking to Learn. These certifications like Ankit Fadia Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Ethical Hacker run by EC-Council are not approved by any university but there is no alternate and reliable bet in the market. There are many more institutes where you can take up these courses.