Can I really become an Ethical Hacker?
Source: YouTube · NetworkChuck · published Jan 30, 2020 · 53:15
Network Chuck plans to document his journey from network/systems engineering to ethical hacking, starting with Linux fundamentals and exploring certifications like CEH and PenTest+ while sharing the process with his audience 1:16-1:26.
Key Takeaways:
• Chuck comes from a network engineering background and wants to explore ethical hacking to see if his existing IT skills can be applied 1:50-1:54
• He acknowledges becoming a hacker requires extensive knowledge of systems and how to find vulnerabilities 2:48-2:57
• His first step is mastering Linux, with plans to get Linux+ certification and teach Linux on his channel 7:06-7:09
• He's interested in exploring bug bounties, red teaming/blue teaming, and capture-the-flag competitions 5:34-5:46
• Chuck plans to test hacking certifications like CEH, PenTest+, and potentially OSCP while documenting their value 3:23-3:27
He wants to explore this field to demystify hacking and show what it's really like compared to TV portrayals, while developing skills applicable across IT disciplines 6:25-6:41.
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[Music] [Applause] hey what's going on guys welcome back to network Chuck yeah cringe AF that's what I got when I talked about becoming an ethical hacker by the way what are you drinking tonight and get you coffee get you rung do your bourbon I care what you drinking let's do this so I posted my last video I wanted to talk about becoming an ethical hacker and you know I said becoming a hacker or now put the anonymous mask on like that's that's what people will look for that's what all the kids are looking for right and that's what's associated with it I get it that that's a cringy factor but that's what that's that's how people associate it that's the only reason I did that that aside I I have to admit I'm excited about becoming a hacker or thinking about becoming one but also I'm kind of …