I want to change jobs and become a Penetration Tester...what skills and qualifications do I need to acquire?
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CCNA/CCNE and CISSP to start. Perimiters are rarely Microsoft products for any company that would be large enough to either employ a penetration engineer or hire someone to perform these tests. You are probably also going to need to pass a background check and/or get a security clearance.
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Only through experience u can be the  best ...but if u have a good logical thinking and problem solving mind , practical knowledge of hardware -software interfaces .....\nwith some good knowledge of scripting languages like PERL , TCL/TK ...etc...can help u acheive u r goal !!
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http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html\n\nlefgt side is a link for learning security. i would stick with them they are the leaders and I think the training is free
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A penetration test is a method of evaluating the security of a computer system or network by simulating an attack by a malicious hacker. The process involves an active analysis of the system for any weaknesses, technical flaws or vulnerabilities. This analysis is carried out from the position of a potential attacker, and can involve active exploitation of security vulnerabilities.
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I think you would need some training and certification, but sure go for it!
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Develop a passion for the work.  Spend your free time learning more about the subject.  Make it a joy rather than a job.\n\nI personally recommend keeping up with hardware changes, at least on the systems  you are working on.  Understand the operating systems, determine which files actually affect your applications and how they interact with them.  Learn makefiles, understand the compile chain, learn how the compiler creates symbol tables and how libraries are linked in.\n\nThen look into how to write device drivers... that will improve your code immensely.  Understand the Configuration Management and Quality Assurance roles and why they are important...\n\nThen improve your programming in the language of your choice... write a lot of code, look at a lot of code... make improvements.\n\nGood luck
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the best strategy to learn how to hack is to learn how to completly secure your own network.\nyou will learn alot. i garuntee it\n\nalso: i refuse to be affiliated with you.\ndont get caught and dont be a dumbass.
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You really need to ask at your local Job Centre (if they are still called that)   Tell them what you would like to do and they should be able to do a search for you and give you all the information you require.\n\nTake a look at this link for Job Centre Plus info.\n\nhttp://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/Helpwithtraining/index.html
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join any recruitmeny agency as a trainee and u will know what is there all to know. Still, the main skills required are is to judge the other person in and out in the shortest time possible during an interview and judge him best. Also, u need to sell things like company vision, growth opportunities, challenging environment to the possible candidates when u yourself know they are just crap....
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I found the best way is often through temp agencies.  They specialize in short term jobs, which can often let you gain experience.\n\nAnother one is at a computer store.  This lets you experience all levels of hardware and software, and you quickly pick up the newer technology.\n\nHowever, you need at least some experience first.  You can always apprentice yourself.  I did this for 3 years, working part-time for free at a computer store.  That experience was invaluable later on in my career.
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Do a Web search for the qualifications, I'm sure that can at least give you some info to get started.
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If you are not certified, try to get a Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification, an APICS CPIM or the new CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Specialist) and become an ISO Registrar.  It will take some time.  Use your own funds so no company has inherent rights over your future.  With all of those credentials, and your experience, you may go into consulting.  This way you will be in control of where, when and even if you want to work.  You may want start to publish about Operations and Materials Management applied to every day life (i.e.  Lean manufacturing principles in the kitchen) which will give you exposure and credibility.  You may also join the armed forces reserves like I did.
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http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/Welcome.asp?accnum=06-5712-003.00\n\nTake a career assessment test.  Your school may offer one as well.  It will match your skills and interests with different jobs.
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Try asking some of the IT Departments of the companies near you.  Some companies have software that they have written themselves or have been written specially for them.\n\nThat way you will gain experience working with all the major software packages as well as the individual specialist packages.
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what were your past IT skills?\nwhat field were you in for past 5 years when u were out of IT?\nthere are so many things in IT that are really hot, one way to update your skills is to undergo training from a good and reliable source.
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http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=penetration
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look on their website and get the details from there. it should tell you all the qualifications you need in order to become one. You can also talk to them at job fairs everywhere. the website to look on is http://www.cbp.gov/