March 2, 2024, 8:57 p.m. | Abdul Issa

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How to avoid the 3 most common pitfalls of launching your Ethical Hacking career

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Introduction

Greetings, Cyber Mavericks!

You’re on the path to becoming an ethical hacker (penetration tester), eager to pass the certification xyz and “accelerate” your journey to land a penetration tester role or become a h4x0r as soon as possible.

However, cutting corners now may lead to shaky foundations later, compromising your success and progression. You have effectively …

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