Step-1: Begin with the Basics
For beginners who have little or no
previous knowledge of hacking, it is always better to start off from the
basics. Instead of directly learning how to hack, you can begin
exploring more about topics such as computer networks, network ports,
firewalls, common network protocols like IP address, HTTP, FTP, DNS,
SMTP etc. along with how each of those stuffs work.
You can also begin to learn more about alternate operating systems Linux
whose knowledge becomes very much essential in the field of hacking.
The more you learn about the basics, the more easy it is to find
vulnerabilities and device exploits. Once you develop a basic
understanding of the fundamental concepts, you will be in a position to
easily understand various hacking techniques that are in practice.
Step-2: Find a Good Source to Start Learning
If
one has a fair amount of experience in the field of hacking, there
exists so many books and websites that give out technical information on
latest vulnerabilities along with possible ways to exploit them.
However, for beginners it is hard to find sources that teach hacking
right from the basics in a simple and easy to follow manner.
So, I decided to put together all my 10+ years of experience in the field and come up with a book for beginners called Hacking Secrets Exposed
which demands no prior knowledge of the topic and is easy for the
readers to follow and understand at every step. This book also comes
packed with all the necessary fundamental concepts (as mentioned in the
step-1) so that readers can find them all at one place. Therefore, I
recommend this book for all those beginners who have a dream to start
off their journey to becoming a hacker. This is an excellent source of
knowledge for all those who have a little or no prior background of
hacking.
Step-3: Learn Programming (Optional)
If you want to take your hacking skills
one step ahead, programming is something that you can’t skip down.
Although you can easily find a lot of ready made tools and programs that
let you hack with ease, it is always better to have some basic
knowledge of programming languages like HTML, PHP and JavsScript so that
you will be in a position to develop your own tools and exploit codes.
However, if you do not wish to learn programming you can skip this step
and still be a good hacker.
How Long does it Take to Master the Skills of Hacking?
Since hacking is not something that can
be mastered overnight, you should never be in a hurry to get going. It
requires knowledge, skills, creativity, dedication and of course the
time. Depending upon the amount of effort and dedication you put, it can
take up anywhere between a few months to few years to develop all the
the necessary skills. Everyone can become a hacker provided they learn
it from the basics and build a solid foundation. So, if you want to be a
hacker all you need is passion to learn, a good source of knowledge
that will guide you through the basics and some perseverance.
