Explore a career in ethical hacking
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Meet the students
Student Matt is fresh out of school, but decided against the traditional route of college or university. Instead, he’s found online learning means his time is more flexible to study, work part-time, volunteer and pass his driving test. He’s excited about the future and knows his training will offer better opportunities for him.
An ethical hacker specialises in penetration testing, to ensure an organisation’s information systems are secure. They’re hired to hack the company’s network (ethically) and prevent any cyber threats or attacks.
Key responsibilities of an ethical hacker:
Audit and perform security tests on current networks
Report on vulnerabilities and provide recommendations in securing systems
Analyse security policies and make suggestions on improvements
Maintain all security tools and technologies
Work with senior stakeholders to improve company processes
An ethical hacker is an engaging and lucrative role. The need for people with these skills is growing, so you’ll be in high demand across multiple industries.
There are often opportunities to work remotely or from home, with plenty of opportunities to travel. Because global corporations hire for this role, you’ll have the chance to work for some of the world’s most well-known companies.
An ethical hacker will have a background and some knowledge in networking and security. However, getting certified as an Ethical Hacker is a popular career path for all IT and cyber security professionals.
EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker certification sets the standard for what the world has come to expect from ethical hacking cyber security courses. With this certification, among others, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to become an ethical hacker.
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What's it like to work as an ethical hacker?
Meet the experts
Meet cyber security specialist Michael McPherson who has had a long career in various security roles. He describes what a role in cyber security as an ethical hacker looks like.
James Stanger, CTE at CompTIA and graduate Craig Evans
Watch our virtual seminar
Meet Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIA, James Stanger. James explores the current state of the industry and the power of certifications with Learning People graduate, Craig Evans. Watch the webinar to find out more about Craig’s career change journey into the world of cyber security and what his role as a SOC Analyst consists of.
