How do I become a white hat hacker?

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The recent events of data attack and data breach have drawn a lot of attention. It has made the government and private agencies to ponder over the ways that can help in improving the security of the system. Owing to the growing number of cases of a data breach, the demand for white hat hackers or ethical hackers has increased. The white hat hacker training are for those professionals who want to study the system's vulnerabilities and mend the weak areas, ensuring that you will get an infallible system.

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The job market for white hat hackers:

Before delving deeper into how you can become a white hat hacker, we are going to highlight the growth in this domain. As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for white hat hackers is going to witness a rise of 18% between 2014 and 2024. This meteoric growth in the technology sector will continue to grow in the times to come. And hence, it is paving the ways for the demand for white hat hackers.

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How to become a white hat hacker: If you wish to become a white hat hacker, you will have umpteen choices of platforms and institutes providing online white hat hacking certification programs. These programs aim at providing a conceptual and practical learning experience in white hat hacking. This also includes network security testing and penetration testing, which helps in the assessment of the functionality of the system and the vulnerabilities of the system. White hat hacker certification is the best way to become a white hat hacking expert, and their prominence is equally important in both the public and private sector.

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The following certification program is going to help you excel as a white-hat hacker: 1. Certified Network Defender (C|ND)- It is not a mandatory thing, but if you wish to become an expert in white hat hacking, then this certification will be a good option for you. You will learn about the components of the network and basics of network defence. It is eventually going to help you look at the network and keep it free from hackers' attack.

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2. Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)- The next certification program that you can opt for is Certified Ethical Hacker. This certificate is provided by the EC Council, which teaches you about the techniques of ethical hacking. This certification is also recognized by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute).

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3. Ethical hacking certification by the Global Tech Council- The next certification that we highlight is by the Global Tech Council. This certification program covers all the practical and theoretical aspects. You will also learn about the computer hardware, network and tips and tricks to make the system infallible. This is an industry-recognized program and perfect for those who wish to make a career as a white hat hacking expert.

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Conclusion These were some of the basic programs for white hat hacking certification that is going to give your career the right shape. If you too wish to become an expert white-hat hacker, connect with the Global Tech Council.

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