Re: Skill set ?

[plug <plugxor () gmail com>]

Hello prdp,

In my oppinion, to start your journey as pen tester you will need
basic understanding
of the TCP/IP protocol. Basic programming skills (c comes to mind)

Moderate knowledge of OS of your choice. A good reading material source:
white papers, online magazines, books. 

Perhaps the most important: patience and lots of practise. 

Note: There are many free and commercial tools at your disposal. 
I suggest to start with auditor live cd. 




On 6/28/05, prdp <morningsickness () gamebox net> wrote:
> What would be the skill set required to start off as a penetration tester?
>
> -pradeep