this year....I'm going to become a HACKER!!
About this video
NetworkChuck announces his 2020 goal to become a hacker — ethically. He distinguishes black-hat hackers, who break in to steal/sell data or cause harm and risk prison, from white-hat / ethical hackers and penetration testers, who are hired to try to break into a company’s network, find vulnerabilities, report them, and suggest fixes; he stresses the skill set is largely the same and the difference is intent and permission. His reasons are that hacking is fun, it will teach him the offensive side after years spent securing networks, and he believes learning to hack makes you better at defense and is a top career skill for 2020. He outlines that hacking combines core IT skills: programming (especially Python/scripting), Linux, networking, Windows, and cloud. His first target is Linux, which he calls his #1 IT skill for 2020, and he plans to use CompTIA Linux+ as the guideline for ‘how much is enough,’ studying with CompTIA CertMaster Learn (provided to him, with a giveaway of two Learn + voucher bundles in the video). He promises to document the journey and teach the skills on the channel.
Key takeaways
- Ethical (white-hat) hacking and black-hat hacking use similar skills; permission, intent, and reporting/fixing findings are what make it legal and a career
- Penetration testers are hired to attempt break-ins, document vulnerabilities, and recommend fixes — they do not steal data
- Hacking is a composite skill: Python/programming, Linux, networking, Windows, and cloud knowledge all feed into it
- The creator’s first step is mastering Linux, using CompTIA Linux+ objectives as a concrete proficiency benchmark
- Learning offense improves defense: understanding how systems are exploited makes you better at securing networks and infrastructure
Episode details: published January 26, 2020 · 9:39 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are NetworkChuck’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.
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