How to become an Ethical Hacker?
So what is it that you want to do as a career? Is this
the best way for you to spend your time, or are there different routes
available? If this job isn’t for you then consider going into other types of
careers, and explore further options such as becoming a teacher or developer,
but I believe you should have this in your back pocket if you’re looking at
pursuing this as your main career path.
One thing that could always be better than studying
computer science is having some knowledge about how computers work, and what
they can be used for. When you see yourself as someone who wants to help people
out, then it makes sense to pick up on all sorts of things like hacking. This
will give you insight, and allow you to know exactly what this field is really
about.
So let’s get started on our journey into being one. Here
is my top tips on how to become an ethically-honest person in tech!
First off, do not study for exams until at least 3 months
before the exam deadline. Make sure you have your basics well drilled and
covered. Then wait until after you have studied and had some exams to start
working on your projects. It might seem hard to start immediately with but as
long as you don’t cheat because of lack of preparation then this will work out
for everyone. Also make an outline of what you want to achieve, and stick to it
every other minute of study time, and when needed refer to it. Never forget any
deadlines, this is important for everything. A lot of people get caught up by
their own ego about getting results. Trust me, you won’t want to waste valuable
time just to complete some pointless tests. You will also find yourself
stressed in school if you fail. Don’t worry, you will face no consequences. My
advice is to not give up easily whenever a test comes up. At work if you see
someone failing, ask them why it happens, or ask them what they did wrong. Take
responsibility for what you have done and move on. When you get home from work,
try to remember as much as possible of the night you spent studying, how you
achieved some progress. Remember even small details. Write down things like
your name and your number so the next time you meet someone, they can identify
you immediately and figure it out. Try to get some practice going, and apply
what you learn in real life as soon as you can. Do something different, try a
new project or read any blog post about anything related to hacking. Get
familiar with popular programs, write your own scripts for applications, or try
coding in something more advanced. Keep up with coding and technology on the
go, if you can’t keep up that is okay too. Asking questions in classes, reading
books, reading forums, etc is very beneficial for anyone learning to code. Just
try not to think too much about what’s on offer, it is the same for most fields,
especially machine learning. People will talk a lot about big data, but that
doesn’t mean you need those skills right now. In fact it will take some time to
master the fundamentals, but once you have that then you will feel less
pressured to finish what you started. The good part is that you can gain
experience and make progress, but don’t expect it immediately, and never stop
making improvements. Most importantly don’t be afraid to tell anyone your
thoughts, even those closest to you. You’ll have lots of competition, so get
out there and talk to anyone. There are some great resources which you can
check out to gain knowledge on coding, online communities, and also social
media. Find the ones that interest you and use it and stay updated. Always remember
you don’t need an actual degree or certificate to start practicing. Be willing
to share with anyone what you are doing, and discuss your future plans.
Networking is a way of boosting your CV, it gives people your contact
information, helps you get hired, and improves yourself. Having these networks
means that you never really lose or get old, and you get more opportunities.
They are a gold mine of information when you try to gain hiring skills, and
network groups that you can join. Another advantage is that if you join them
people you know will support you and be happy to help. Be open minded as well.
For example I joined a group called “Pushing Boundaries”, or the “Ethics
Network” and we had 6 members. We talked about technical issues of security, how
hackers can be manipulated and made their way around, how companies and
governments should handle these situations. Our aim was to share experiences of
hackers who have joined this field. These were not celebrities that appeared on
TV, but people who had taken these steps and seen what it takes to succeed. We
helped with finding places where to get these kinds of people and helped build
relationships. No two of us knew each other personally, only through the
internet we connected. Each of these people I came across was an expert on the
topic, and I found this quite interesting. What am I to say? I think it’s nice
because when people join groups such as this they gain more confidence in
sharing their opinions. Not only that but you can start making connections
between different fields, and find more ways to grow knowledge and expertise.
So here are my guidelines on how to be an ethically honest
person in tech. You can find them useful if any of these apply to you. Good
luck! Have a Nice Day...
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