Basic Computer Skills
To become a hacker you need some basic computer skills. Computer skills are knowledge and ability which allow one to use computers and related technology.
Computer Networking Skills
Hacking is incomplete without networking, so another important skill you need to have in your bag is knowing the ABCs of computer networking and its elements which include Proxy, VPN (Virtual Private Network), processes like NAT (Network Address Translation) and IP (Internet Protocol) addressing etc.
Programming Skills
To start your journey as an ethical hacker, you need to have a basic understanding of programming languages.
Here are some Programming Languages,
C
C++
HTML
Python
SQL
JavaScript
PHP
JAVA
Ruby
Perl
CSharp
Unix/Linux Skills
Almost all the best–operating systems for hacking is based on Linux kernel, so favorite operating systems of hackers are always Linux. UNIX/LINUX is an open–source operating system that provides better security to computer systems.
Social Engineering
As an ethical, you won't spend the whole of your life bent on the computers. You also need some social skills. This is where social engineering comes in. Social engineering entails manipulating or convincing people to give some confidential information. Such information can be passwords, financial details and any other thing that is deemed personal and very private.
Cryptography Skills
To become a successful hacker you need to master the art of cryptography. Encryption and Decryption are important skills in hacking.
Database Skills
Attacks are mostly targeted at databases. Knowledge of database management systems such as SQL will help you to effectively inspect operations carried out in databases.
Wireless technologies ( like WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS, etc. )
In order to be able to hack wireless, you must first understand how it works. Things like the encryption algorithms (WEP, WPA, WPA2), the four–way handshake, and WPS. In addition, understanding such as things as the protocol for connection and authentication and the legal constraints on wireless technologies.
Think Creatively
There is ALWAYS a way to hack a system and many ways to accomplish it. A good hacker can think creatively of multiple approaches to the same hack.
Problem–solving Skills
A hacker is always coming up against seemingly unsolvable problems. This requires that the hacker be accustomed to thinking analytically and solving problems. This often demands that the hacker diagnose accurately what is wrong and then break the problem down into separate components. This is one of those abilities that comes with many hours of practice.
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