Re: How to get into Penetration testing?

["Alice Bryson" <abryson () bytefocus com>]

hi Guy,
   I think it is very good for a pen tester to have programming
experience, for you may understand why the test success or failed, not
only repeat the test procedure.
   but Java might a too high-level language which hide a lot of
implement details. i suggest study Assembly language, C. These
language are very important for understand and exploit vulnerability,
at least i think so.
   And something about work experience. i have been working as a pen
tester for more than 1 year. before pen tester, i am a AntiVirus
analysis. No one born with work experience, if you can't get an offer
of a pen tester, you may try a relative position, like network
security company's position.

12 Jun 2006 11:24:05 -0000, rahul.joshi2 () googlemail com
<rahul.joshi2 () googlemail com>:
> Hi Guys,
>
>
> Apologies if this has been asked before (and if this is posted in the wrong thread) but I am seeking advice on how to 
> get into a career in Pen. testing and IT security.
>
>
> I am based in the UK and have been a Java developer for the last 2.5 years after leaving university. However security 
> is where my interest lies and I would like to get into this sector.
>
>
> My question is how? I have looked at many job adverts for pen. testers however they all require people with 1 years+ 
> experience in the field.
>
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> Should I pursue a certification such as the CEH first? Or are there other ways?
>
>
> Your advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Rahul


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