Computer security has become a major issue of worry for businesses and governments in the whole world. Though internet has done e-commerce possible, aided in advertising products and services to millions people, it has also led to the grow of criminal hacking. Due to this, a expanding number of companies and governments are turning to ethical or white-hat hackers to get them out of this trouble.

A certified ethical hacker analyze the security of the systems, look for viruses and fix the problems pertaining to the network security. But in order to become an dynamic ethical hacker, you wish to have competent skills along with the right attitude.

Programming skills

The knowledge of programming languages is a compulsory. You should learn the technique of C, C++, Python, Java, Perl and Lisp etc.

As a beginner, you can start by learning Python which is not difficult as compared to other languages but at the same time demand enough. It is well-documented and well-designed. Afterwards, you can learn C, Lisp, Perl and java.

It is important to learn Perl as it is used broadly for web pages and system administration.

All these languages have different way to programming, and by collect the knowledge of each one of these would make you much more capable hacker. Each language has its own significance and at the end of the day you would gain by learning each one of them.

UNIX

You can’t become a hacker unless you read and understand UNIX. After all UNIX is the platform on which the Internet is built upon. Though there are other platforms, it is impossible to read the code or modify them. However with UNIX you can read how the operating system is written and modify it. Hence, learn to hack on open-source UNIX by getting a Linux or BDS-UNIX installed on your personal computer and practice on it daily for hours.

HTML

To become a hacker, you should know how the World Wide Web functions. And having knowledge of web is not just blocked to how to use the browser. You should make efforts to read and write HTML.

Usage of English

In order to become best ethical hacker, you need to have a good command over the English language, as it is the English language which dominates the Internet. All the books on hacking come in English language. Hence concentrate to improve on this part too.

Apart from all this, read lots of books on hacking. The more you read; the better. Buy books or enroll in some libraries and take them on rent. And don’t hesitate in experimenting. To become a white-hat hacker, you need to have the curiosity to learn about new things.

In fact, you can also take up hacking course. There are several reputed institutes which offer certified hacking courses with theoretical as well practical training. Getting proper training from prestigious institutes would benefit you a lot and help you in becoming a professional, certified ethical hacker.