{"id":45165,"date":"2022-02-04T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/careers-and-people\/want-to-be-an-ethical-hacker-here-s-where-to-begin"},"modified":"2022-02-04T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T15:00:00","slug":"want-to-be-an-ethical-hacker-heres-where-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/want-to-be-an-ethical-hacker-heres-where-to-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Be an Ethical Hacker? Here’s Where to Begin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The cybersecurity skills shortage has reached peak levels, with more than 500,000 job openings<\/a> in the field as major cyberattacks loom on the horizon. Organizations are desperate to acquire this talent and as a result, companies are using \u201cethical hackers” to bolster their cybersecurity practices. These ethical hackers are experienced professionals that make a living by proactively finding bugs and vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

So how did these ethical hackers get started?<\/p>\n

Unbound by the usual job requirements of a traditional role in tech they are able to utilize online resources to self teach, observe other hackers, and study tactics from existing professionals. By utilizing these resources, beginner hackers can find their specific passions within the cybersecurity space and eventually make their own mark in the ethical hacking profession.<\/p>\n

Beginners Should Look Here<\/strong><\/p>\n

When first dipping their toes into the world of hacking, beginners should utilize basic resources to familiarize themselves with terms, best practices, vulnerability reporting, and other issues they will be expected to know in an organization.<\/p>\n

Practice Makes Perfect<\/strong>
<\/strong>Sometimes, the best way to learn is to do. <\/em>The labs below provide an opportunity for hackers to get hands-on experience with various types of ethical hacking.<\/p>\n