Top 4 Ethical Hacking Pentesting and Security Courses

I've compiled Top 4 Ethical Hacking, Pentesting and Security courses for your ethical hacking career. After writing How to become an Ethical Hacker, readers asked me what are some good professional courses for ethical hacking and security profession. Well here is an answer, I've described best and Top 4 courses which is definitely very good for your career.

Ethical Hacking Career Fact

Nobody becomes Hacker or Security expert just by reading books or getting certified. Professional certificates merely acts as a proof that this person has completed and passed Ethical Hacking, Security or Pen Testing exam. To become a security expert or hacker one must have dedication and passion of learning. I strongly recommend you to learn programming and networking before applying to any certification courses. If you think you can hack any application or computer after getting certified then you're totally wrong. Security keeps changing.

Top Professional Ethical Hacking and Pentesting Courses

If you're aiming to become Security Professional / Expert, Ethical Hacker or Penetration tester then I recommend you to apply for any courses which you think is suitable and perfect for your career. Below mentioned courses are professional certification courses which also requires examination, If you fail then surely won't get any certificates you'll have to re-appear for exam.

CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional

(CISSP) is professional course for security experts or professional. It offers many opportunities and it is considered one of the most advance security course. It is consist of top ten security practices such as Access Control, Cryptography, Software Development Security, Network Security and Architecture etc...  I recommend CISSP training to those who are aiming to get job in giant companies as a Security Professional or Expert.

LPT - Licensed Penetration Tester

(LPT) is a professional training for Penetration Testers. If you crack LPT exam test, You'll get a certificate and license for penetration testing. You can't apply for LPT until you hold a CEH certificate and you can only get admission if your criminal background is clear. If you want to become a Penetration tester go for LPT, It is one of the best Pentesting and Hacking course. There is lot of scope and opportunities for LPT holders.

CHFI - Computer Hacking Forensics Investigation

(CHFI) is a computer forensics training for Cyber Security Experts or Cyber Space Investigators. In CHFI you'll be trained with professional skills to track down any hacking crime activity. Computer Forensics application . You'll learn advance concepts of Computer Forensics Application including digital crime scene analysis, Cyber Crime Investigation etc. CHFI is recommended to those who interested in joining Cyber crime department.

CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

(CEH) is one of the most popular Ethical Hacking course. CEH is for beginners interested in Ethical Hacking. CEH is a base training course of all advance courses. CEH syllabus is very interesting, It is consist of Web Hacking, Software Hacking / Cracking, Vulnerability Hunting, Network hacking guide etc... If you're interested in Hacking but not getting started or not u, You can apply for CEH without any eligibility. It is good to have CEH certificate.

Conclusion

Think twice before applying to any course, If you're really interested in Hacking and Security then I strongly recommend you to go for CISSP and LPT, these two courses has the most demand and As I said in Hacking Fact paragraph don't apply for any courses until and unless you learn programming, networking and basic knowledge of Hacking. Also make sure you choose proper institute for courses.