Good evening everyone. I just left school yet I still feel so inadequate because of a lack of skill. I really wish to become a penetration tester, but I don't even have an idea on how to go about it. I don't have any background in programming so please I need the advice of everyone who can help, even with companies where I can learn it.

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Good evening everyone. I just left school yet I still feel so inadequate because of a lack of skill. I really wish to become a penetration tester, but I don't even have an idea on how to go about it. I don't have any background in programming so please I need the advice of everyone who can help, even with companies where I can learn it.

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See i will advice to start from somewhere ( Na self taught dey sweet pass

tensazangetsu20 might have some advice to give here

Following

Make I siddon here

Ok

Which one be penetration tester, I even think say na to check women virginity

When I heard penetration, something else came to my mind

I am here to learn

Is it for kpekus?

Penetration testing is very rewarding especially when you have a subject willing to experience Penetration.

I can give you the contact of one ashewo madame. Her girls needs testing.

U say what?

Which of the penetration

What do u mean?

The title got me scared. But thank God

Sorry, I really don't have a contribution to your question. But I would love to learn from comments

Hmm
Click like if you think penetration tester means what we think it means

Hacking penetration

And it's already in front page?

Penistration testing? What’s that

Following

I first saw penetration and my mind went somewhere else.

The experts here should help the o.p abeg

Want to learn too

Go for CEH.

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Here we go jare OP....

Six steps to becoming a penetration tester

Self-analysis:
Penetration testing is not for everyone. It requires exceptional problem-solving skills, a dogged determination, dedication to detail, and a desire to remain continually educated on the latest trends in the field. Successful ethical hackers must possess a high level of each of these qualities in order to excel. So be honest in the self-assessment before deciding whether pen testing is an appropriate career.

Education: At one time, many employers were known to hire real-world hackers, and convert them from the “dark side” to work for the good guys. In recent years, however, college degrees have become near mandatory for penetration testers. Undergraduate degrees in the various disciplines of cybersecurity all provide viable entryways into the field.

Career path: There are several ways a would-be pen tester can break into the cybersecurity industry. Starting out in security administration, network administration, network engineer, system administrator, or web-based application programming, always focusing on the security side of each discipline, will provide a good foundation for pen testing.

Professional certifications: Employers predominantly want to see a number of professional certifications on the resumes of assurance validators, and this is particularly true with more senior positions. Several organizations now offer widely-recognized certifications for penetration testing occupations.

Honing the craft: Becoming an expert in a chosen field is a good idea in any career, but for penetration testers, there are varied ways of standing out from the crowd. Being active and recognized in cybersecurity disciplines, such as bug bounty programs, collecting open-source intelligence (OSINT), and developing proprietary attack programs, will all get pen testers recognized among peer groups.

Keep current: As with most cybersecurity career paths, it is vital to remain current with what is happening in the industry. Keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date with all of the latest trends in programming and network security, ever-changing hacking techniques and security protocols, popularly exploited vulnerabilities, and anything else happening in the cybersecurity industry

Last year, penetration testers ranked as one of the three most in-demand jobs in the growing cybersecurity job market.
To become a penetration tester, a university degree is not necessary since it’s a skills-based profession. Employers want professionals who can demonstrate the required skills, regardless of education.
Cybrary offers realistic, virtual lab environments where you will gain real-world, hands-on skills you will use as a penetration tester.
Within the labs, you’ll use today’s latest tools and technologies; and, with help from a mentor, receive the guidance you need for your new career path.

Recommended Prerequisites

Two years experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering.
A certification in Network+(Net+) or Security+(Sec+)

Demonstrate Skills.
Ethical Hacking.
Kali Linux.
Mobile Hacking.
Social Engineering.
OWASP and NMAP.
SQL Injection.
Wireshark.
Vulnerability Scanning.
Malware and IoT.
Cryptography.
Exploit Vulnerabilities.
Metasploit.
Web Application Attacks.
Password Cracking

Apply for Jobs.
Penetration Tester.
Information Security Analyst.
Security Analyst.
Ethical Hacker

Pass Certifications.
CEH.
OSCP.

All of us @[b] wish you all the very best.
#WeDidOurPart

Try harder.

I don't understand

This kind headline will confused person wey no go school

penetration tester nah programming now

not someone putting dik inside small n removing it.

okay o

ahmthankgod:
See i will advice to start from somewhere ( Na self taught dey sweet pass

Advise him
This is not an advise

You can't test a system you don't know. Take a step to learn programming, understand system security loops