How to Become a Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) in 2025

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Looking to become a penetration tester (ethical hacker) in 2025? This video provides a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap to guide you from zero experience to landing your first penetration testing job. Learn about essential skills, certifications like OSCP and Pentest+, hands-on practice with TryHackMe and HackTheBox, and the importance of networking on LinkedIn. Whether you’re starting out or transitioning into cybersecurity, this guide is packed with actionable advice to help you break into ethical hacking and thrive in your career.

As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications.

My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same.

Credentials:

• BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC.

• 16 certifications including OSCP, OSWA, CISSP, PWPA, eJPT, OSWP, CASP+, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+.

• Pwned 109 HTB machines and mastered 218 THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms.

• Pursuing MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy at UMGC & Other Certifications

• United States Air Force Veteran

Time Stamps
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0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Step 1
3:31 - Step 2
9:14 - Step 3
12:17 - Step 4
15:54 - Step 5
18:09 - Step 6
19:06 - Step 7
19:48 - Step 8
27:11 - Step 9
29:20 - Step 10
34:20 - Extra Nugget
35:43 - Recap/Summary

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Music
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All music featured in this video is by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.

Disclaimer
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Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information.

The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.

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