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Ethical Hacking Beginners Guide

This guide provides a structured approach for beginners to learn ethical hacking, starting with computer and networking basics, programming languages, and cybersecurity concepts. It emphasizes mastering ethical hacking tools and suggests various resources and platforms for practice. Additionally, it outlines a weekly study plan and recommends certifications to pursue in the field.
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Ethical Hacking Beginners Guide

This guide provides a structured approach for beginners to learn ethical hacking, starting with computer and networking basics, programming languages, and cybersecurity concepts. It emphasizes mastering ethical hacking tools and suggests various resources and platforms for practice. Additionally, it outlines a weekly study plan and recommends certifications to pursue in the field.
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Beginner's Guide to Ethical Hacking

1. Learn the Basics of Computers & Networking

- Operating Systems: Focus on Linux (Ubuntu, Kali).

- Networking: Understand TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP.

- Command Line: Learn Bash and PowerShell.

Resources:

- CompTIA A+: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a

- CompTIA Network+: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network

- Cisco Networking Basics: https://skillsforall.com/

2. Learn Programming

Start with:

- Python (for scripting)

- JavaScript (for web hacking)

- SQL (for injection attacks)

- Bash (for Linux scripting)

Resources:

- Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/

- freeCodeCamp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/

3. Understand Cybersecurity Concepts

Key Topics:

- Malware, phishing, DDoS, encryption

- Firewalls, VPNs, security models

Resources:

- CompTIA Security+: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security


- The Cyber Mentor (YouTube)

- Hackersploit (YouTube)

- NetworkChuck (YouTube)

4. Learn Ethical Hacking Tools

Tools to Master:

- Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit

Practice Platforms:

- Hack The Box: https://www.hackthebox.com/

- TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/

- OverTheWire: https://overthewire.org/

- VulnHub: https://www.vulnhub.com/

5. Take Certifications

Recommended Certifications:

- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

- CompTIA Pentest+

6. Weekly Study Plan (8 Weeks)

Week 1-2: Learn basic networking and Linux commands.

Week 3-4: Start learning Python and Bash scripting.

Week 5: Understand cybersecurity basics and common attacks.

Week 6: Practice with Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite.

Week 7: Start labs on TryHackMe or HackTheBox.

Week 8: Explore ethical hacking certifications and advanced labs.

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