Professional Hackers

In high school and college, learn as much as you can about computer networks, databases, programming, and computer security by taking classes, participating in competitions, and just playing around with computers and the Internet.

Check out the following resources to learn more about computer security and hacking:

• Cybersecurity Glossary: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/about-niccs/cybersecurity-glossary#
• National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cybersecurity-careers
• IEEE Security & Privacy: https://www.computer.org
• ISSA Journal: https://www.members.issa.org/page/ISSAJournal
• SANS Cyber Security Blog: https://www.sans.org/blog/
• Information Security: https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/
• 2600: https://www.2600.com

If you have some computer skills, download the Android app Droidsheep and try to hack your online accounts, but be sure to NEVER use this tool to hijack other people’s accounts (this could result in legal troubles if you do). Another option is Hack This Site (https://www.hackthissite.org), which bills itself as a “free, safe, and legal training ground for hackers to test and expand their hacking skills.”