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Hi everybody,
I posted this here because i found that it was the best place to.
I am still 14 years old and i wanna work as security researcher and ethical hacker.
I am learning programming right now and about networks and servers etc.
What should i study in university first ? Lan security or what ?
Please help me
Thanks.

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A concise roadmap that builds on ’s goals and the suggestion from : aim first for deep, reusable fundamentals (how software and operating systems work, networking, and core algorithms), then layer hands‑on practice and focused specialties. The NIST NICE Framework is a useful checklist of real employer expectations and the knowledge/skills that map to different security roles; use it to translate course lists into job‑ready capabilities. NICE Framework. (nist.gov)

At university, prefer programs that teach systems and programming rigor (many students pick Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a dedicated Cybersecurity degree if available). Prioritize courses in data structures, operating systems, computer architecture, networking, discrete math, and software engineering. Add electives or labs in reverse engineering, digital forensics, web/app security, and cryptography. These fundamentals let a researcher reason about why bugs exist and how to test them safely.

Hands‑on experience matters more than paper credentials. Build a home lab (virtual machines, Kali or Linux, and isolated networks), practice on beginner learning paths and capture‑the‑flag challenges, and keep short writeups for each exercise. Platforms with structured beginner tracks (for example, TryHackMe’s Pre‑Security path) and rigorous pentest labs (OffSec’s PWK/OSCP environment) accelerate practical skill and signal real ability. TryHackMe Pre‑Security. (tryhackme.com)

Consider certifications as milestones: an entry credential such as CompTIA Security+ can validate baseline skills, while hands‑on certs (OSCP) demonstrate practical pentest ability. However, internships, CTF teams, open‑source contributions, and a public portfolio of responsibly disclosed findings will matter more to most employers. Always operate ethically and only test systems with explicit permission. CompTIA Security+. (comptia.org)

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Computer Science, and take all forensics modules possible. But computer science is the most important as you would want to know how machines operate on the lowest possible level, in order to take advantage of them.

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ok thanks.

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