Learning Path to Becoming an Ethical Hacker
IT Fundamentals
Gain expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems, focusing on command-line utilities, file systems, and security configurations.
Understand Networking Basics
Learn the fundamentals of networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, subnetting, and firewalls. Recommended Certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Network+.
Study Cybersecurity Basics
Understand security principles, CIA triad of information security, cryptography, common vulnerabilities, and mitigation. Recommended Certifications: CompTIA Security+, eJPT, PJPT.
Learn Programming
Focus on scripting languages like Python and Bash, along with web-related languages such as HTML, JavaScript, and SQL for vulnerability testing.
Practice Ethical Hacking
Learn penetration testing techniques, tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap, and practice using vulnerable labs like HackTheBox or TryHackMe.
Build Your CV (Resume)
Make custom projects about ethical hacking, and put them in your GitHub account, give a link to your CV (Resume).
Obtain Professional Certifications
Pursue certifications like Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN). Relative cheaper options like PNPT, eCPPT, etc..
Build Real-World Experience
Join a cybersecurity team, participate in bug bounty programs, and engage in open-source projects to refine your skills.
Where to begin with MLA trainings:
Our trainings begins at step 3 of the above learning path with Cybersecurity Level 0. You need to have basic knowledge of operating systems and networking. You don’t need to know these stuff on an advanced level nor have a certification in relation to them, just the knowledge behind it.
This is because cybersecurity does not begin without prior experience, but it’s the third building block of your IT career. If you have worked as a help-desk level 1 and level 2, you probably have enough experience needed to start your cyber security journey. Now, that doesn’t mean you can’t start without any experience at all, you can, but the process is longer and harder.
If you have zero experience, you can start by learning IT fundamentals, move into Networking fundamentals after, and Security fundamentals after that.
There are a ton of free and paid courses out there that will teach you those necessary skills.
We are currently working on providing those courses, so stay tuned for that.
In summary, in relation to your experience you can take:
For beginners: Cyber Security Level 0.
For Intermediate: Cyber Security Level 1.
FAQs:
What is MLA?
MLA is an IT Education platform which provides affordable live trainings remotely.
Who shoulld go through MLA trainings?
If you have prior IT experience and you want to expand your cyber security knowledge, this is the right training for you.
Do you provide hands-on projects?
Yes, MLA trainings are focused on hands-on projects that are based on real-life examples.
Can I add this training to my CV?
Yes, you can add the MLA training to your CV and showcase your projects in a GitHub account as well.
Does MLA provide certification?
Yes, MLA provides certification of completion for each completed training.
Does MLA provide job recommendation?
Yes, if you are a top participant in the training, you will get a job recommendation via the instructor to enhance your job hunting process.
Does MLA provide courses?
Currently MLA does not provide any offline courses, but check back later because we are working on creating up-to-date, engaging and practical courses soon.
Do I need prior experience?
Yes, you need to know basics of IT and Networking to begin the trainings.
What if I have zero experience?
If you don’t have any experience, we recommend building your knowledge via other free or paid courses out there. Good recommendation is freecodecamp on YouTube.
Can I still participate if I have no experience?
Yes, you can participate but it is not recommended.
What are the criterias for completing the training?
In order to pass/complete the training, you must be present at 90% of the sessions, and you must successfully solve assignments given to you and submit a report for them.