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Where can I learn exploit development?
http://www.owasp.org . It is a great resource to know about recent security trends in the industry. Exploit development is a rigorous topic, like mathematics. You can of course learn it by reading and practicing on your own, but to get a good hands-on start, the best way is to take a quality training course.
Should I learn C for exploit development?
So, I recommend starting by learning C. First C is the lingua franca of exploit development and reverse engineering. If you struggle to learn C, you might find it useful to start with a scripting language which are often said to be better for learning to program with.
Which language is best for exploit development?
5 Best Programming Languages for Hacking
- Python. Exploit Writing: Python is a general-purpose programming language and used extensively for exploit writing in the field of hacking.
- JavaScript. Web Hacking: Currently, JavaScript is one of the best programming languages for hacking web applications.
- PHP.
- SQL.
- C Programming.
How much do exploit developers make?
Exploit Developer Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| National Security Agency Exploitation Cryptanalyst salaries – 2 salaries reported | $97,751/yr |
| US Department of Defense Computer Network Exploitation Analyst salaries – 2 salaries reported | $105,257/yr |
| Rapid7 Software Exploit Developer salaries – 1 salaries reported | $73,129/yr |
How long does it take to learn reverse engineering?
Assuming that you’re actually capable of situational analysis (most people aren’t), about a year to learn the basics, then a year or two to become good at the language you’ll be reverse engineering. (If it’s compiled, it will be assembly language – with no labels or variable names.)