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Start with learning computer systems, networking, and Linux. You need to be able to at least read computer code, know how data flows between computer networks, and how to do things in Linux. Here are few links to get you started:
First and foremost, basics and free stuff:
Intro to Linux
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-2
Computer Networks
https://www.coursera.org/course/comnetworks
Intro to computer science and programming Python:
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-mitx-6-00-1x-0
Web development -- Will help you when (and if) you go through web pentest route
https://www.udacity.com/course/cs253
Cryptography
https://www.coursera.org/course/crypto
Once you've covered all above topic, you are ready to enter into pure-hacking learning:
First free stuff:
http://www.reddit.com/r/HowToHack
http://www.breakthesecurity.com/p/hacking-tutorials-for-beginners.html
http://www.securitytube.net/
Following cost money but take you through each and every step of a pentest without distractions:
Hacking Exposed ed.7
http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Exposed-Network-Security-Solutions/dp/0071780289
The Hacker Playbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration/dp/1494932636
Very expansive but well worth it (Bonus: It's a certification):
http://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-certifications/oscp-offensive-security-certified-professional/
The Hacker Playbook: Practical Guide To Penetration Testing
An NEH is indespensible for 802.11-specific stuff, but to really get into hacking itself, take a look at Hacking: The Art of Exploitation and maybe pick up a practical pentesting book like http://www.amazon.com/Penetration-Testing-Hands--Introduction-Hacking/dp/1593275641/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420380278&sr=8-1&keywords=penetration+testing or http://www.amazon.com/Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration-Testing/dp/1494932636/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420380278&sr=8-2&keywords=penetration+testing
Sorry this has taken me so long to get too. Been busy.
First, understand that Kali is nothing mote than a collection of tools. Its those tools that you are actually wanting to learn.
KaliTutorials is one place you can start.
Also, there is an abundance of videos on YouTube and if you are serious about wanting to learn penetration testing/security makes sure you book mark Irongeek
Like I said earlier, by the time books are written, edited, and published, they can often be out of date.
If you do want to understand some of the basics, here are books you should look at:
Metasploit: The Penetration Tester's Guide
rtfm
btfm
Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux 2 I havent read this one but I have heard good things
The Hacker Playbook
[The Hacker Playbook 2] (https://www.amazon.com/Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration-Testing/dp/1512214566/ref=pd_sim_14_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1512214566&pd_rd_r=2HDYK8BDM5MR8PV03JG8&pd_rd_w=kiAl7&pd_rd_wg=fAjYi&psc=1&refRID=2HDYK8BDM5MR8PV03JG8)
Also a good list of resources can be found here: cybrary.it
Yes, most Gov jobs require at least Sec+.
Depending on how much you did as an LEO you may look into computer forensics. Network Security etc. You may also want to beef up knowledge of networking as well. So either the Net+ and/or CCNE cert.
Books are always a good place to start. I don't know about this one but have read a few other books by this publisher that have been pretty good.
Ones I have read/skimmed:
Haven't picked this one up myself, but it has good reviews
hi, i'm totally NOT an expert, but it's almost a year that i'm trying to study security on my own.
As other said, it will be very useful know programming like python, but also (the very hated)Php it's a plus to know.
It's also a must now REST communication and networking in general
i found this book very useful https://www.amazon.it/Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration-Testing/dp/1494932636/
also there are a lot of useful video on youtube!
goodluck, mate
The Hacker Playbook!
So what you want to learn is called penetration testing or also known as "pen testing". I recommend this book. The only other thing you'll need that costs money is a network card capable of packet injection. Look it up. You can find an external one that'll plug into your laptop. Also while you can do pen testing on windows, generally Linux is the way to go. There is a particular distribution called Kali Linux, that is specifically for pen testing. The great part about linux is that it's all free (except for some of the enterprise stuff). I use it (not even for pen testing, just for daily use) and love it. Seriously, try it out.
Your welcome.
as you i also like the subject.
i found this books to be a good reading:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Hacker-Playbook-Practical-Penetration/dp/1494932636/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
http://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Art-Exploitation-Jon-Erickson/dp/1593271441/ref=sr_1_13?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413800973&sr=1-13&keywords=hackers+play
Have a look at this linux distribution
http://www.kali.org/
Is made for pentesting, it might give u a idea of things and in youtube u will find good tutorials about the tools that come with it.
Have fun