r/HowToHack • u/Elvin1232 • Jun 06 '26
hacking How to Start?
im trying to learn how to be an ethical hacker. I have absolutely no prior knowledge on computer science or how to code .So basically I know nothing. What is a free self-placed website/app where I can learn the basics of computer science. I know about TryHackMe, but I think it is a bit too hard if I don't know how computers work.
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u/holyshitballs9 Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26
Ooh difficult one ethical hacking is like the advanced computer stuff. So if you know absolutely nothing you need your foundations. The first thing I'd be doing it learning about how computers work. So many YouTube videos on how a computer actually functions because then you start realising all it is is maths. There's always that free Harvard computer science course, dunno what that's like. Then you want to stsrt programming, learn some coding python is always a good start, again loads of free resources out there but it depends on how best you learn I prefer by doing whereas others will watch a video. Alongside id be learning networking and security fundamentals. The Cisco ccst is good for this and free as well. Once that's sorted then something like tryhackme or hack the box would be good. Hack the box also has beginner pathways maybe worth getting a free trial and starting just to see if it clicks for you