Career Roadmap

Plan your path with recommended steps & certificates

Ethical Hacker

Cybersecurity & Networking
Performs authorized testing to find and fix vulnerabilities.

Roadmap

Step 1
Learn Networking and Security Basics
Understand network protocols and security fundamentals.
Step 2
Master Penetration Testing Tools
Use Kali Linux, Metasploit, and other tools.
Step 3
Practice Vulnerability Scanning
Identify weaknesses in systems and applications.
Step 4
Conduct Ethical Hacks
Perform authorized penetration tests to expose vulnerabilities.
Step 5
Get Certified
Aim for CEH or OSCP certifications.

Recommended Certificates

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
Offered by OffSec
Hands-on penetration testing.
Skills: Ethical Hacking, Linux
Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
Offered by IACRB
Professional penetration testing cert.
Skills: PenTest, Kali Linux
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Offered by GIAC
Certification in penetration testing.
Skills: Security, PenTest
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