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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jolly_Roger" data-source="post: 8584700" data-attributes="member: 197784">Required Skills of an Ethical Hacker Objective: Describe ethical hackers and their duties Ethical hackers need hands-on security skills. Although you do not have  to be an expert in everything, you should have an area of expertise.  Security tests are typically performed by teams of individuals, where  each individual typically has a core area of expertise. These skills  include:Routers —Knowledgeof routers, routing protocols, and access  control lists (ACLs). Certifications such a Cisco Certified Network  Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) can be  helpful.Microsoft —Skills in the operation,  configuration, and management of Microsoft-based systems. These can run  the gamut from Windows NT to Windows 2003. These individuals might be  Microsoft Certified Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Security  Engineer (MCSE) certified.Linux —A good  understanding of the Linux/UNIX OS. This includes security setting,  configuration, and services such as Apache. These individuals may be Red  Hat, or Linux+ certified.Firewalls —Knowledge  of firewall configuration and the operation of intrusion detection  systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) can be helpful when  performing a security test. Individuals with these skills may be  certified in Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) or Checkpoint  Certified Security Administrator (CCSA).Mainframes —Although  mainframes do not hold the position of dominance they once  had in  business, they still are widely used. If the organization being assessed  has mainframes, the security teams would benefit from having someone  with that skill set on the team.Network protocols —Most  modern networks are Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol  (TCP/IP), although you might still find the occasional network that uses  Novell or Apple routing information. Someone with good knowledge of  networking protocols, as well as how these protocols function and can be  manipulated, can play a key role in the team. These individuals may  possess certifications in other OSes, hardware, or even posses a  Network+ or Security+ certification.Project management —Someone  will have to lead the security test team, and if you are chosen to be  that person, you will need a variety of the skills and knowledge types  listed previously. It can also be helpful to have good project  management skills. After all, you will be leading, planning, organizing,  and controlling the penetration test team. Individuals in this role may  benefit from having Project Management Professional (PMP)  certification.On top of all this, ethical hackers need to  have good report writing skills and must always try to stay abreast of  current exploits, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats as their goals  are to stay a step ahead of malicious hackers.</blockquote>

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