How do I become an expert in software development & ethical hacking?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Well, you can begin with freelancing projects. I would recommend you to learn one application programming language like Java/C#/Python and C programming. Try to learn these languages on your own. You are a beginner with no background in computers so I would recommend you to learn from youtube. This way you can make sure that you understand the stuff in your own way by referring different tutors on youtube. Once you start doing projects you'll know how a computer works. Then the next step is analysing the loopholes in any given software or any kind of system. Once you're done with it, you can refer some books that teach about network programming like Unix Programming by Richard Stevens or Linux Programming by Michael Kerrisk. Finally, I would recommend you to install a Linux Distro. Get acquainted with the Linux environment. Once you are done with it, learn shell scripting. Earn some expertise in shell scripting and then try to figure out how networking protocols work and how can you crack them to get the desired information. Refer advanced texts on networking and network penetrations. Install network penetration and cracking tools on your Linux distro. Use basic tools like nmap, msfconsole, aircrackng, etc. to start with. After that, you can combine your programming knowledge along with these tools and build something significant. After you gain some confidence, prepare for the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) exam. You can join some coaching for that exam as well. After you get certified, you can work as an ethical hacker and aid organisation in testing their websites or software products.