How to become a “HACKER”

Hey, everyone!
I’m Omar Shraideh, and I’ve been in cybersecurity for nearly three years. I didn’t come from a tech family or go to thousand-dollar boot camps. I started with curiosity, self-discipline, and an internet connection.

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

The Mistake I Made Early On
When I first began, I took the wrong route !

I was enticed by shiny YouTube videos and clickbait.

“How to hack a company in 2 minutes!”
“Become a hacker overnight!”

It wasn’t six months in before I realized:
That wasn’t learning — that was wasting time.

Those shortcuts only equal going around in circles. There were no real skills, no real knowledge, only hype.

✅ The Right Way to Get Started in Cybersecurity
If I ever received a second opportunity in time, this is exactly how I would start — and you should as well if you are serious:

1. Start with the Basics Don’t go jumping into hacking or tools before understanding how systems work.

CompTIA Security+ (Sec+) — to build your security basics

CompTIA Network+ (N+) — to learn the networking basics

Some prefer CCNA, but N+ is enough at the starting point.

1. Move into Hands-on Skills Once the groundwork is established, it’s time to roll up your sleeves.

eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester)
A beginner-friendly red team certificate based on real-world ethical hacking techniques.

1. Select Your Path You should now decide where you belong:

Red Team (Attacker) — Penetration testing, ethical hacking, adversary simulation

Blue Team (Defender) — Threat detection, incident response, SOC operations

Don’t rush into anything — study both, but ultimately, specialize.

My Aspiration Is to Prevent You from the Deceptions
I’ve written this post not to boast, but to spare you time. I understand what it’s like to be lost — particularly when you’re just getting started and everyone seems to be ahead of you.

If you stick with it and take an actual path (not clever tricks), you will win.

I will be helping you in your journey do let’s Connect
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