Los hackers: el sistema inmunológico de Internet

Paul Graham, the founder of Y Combinator, wrote this book of essays about the creative aspects of hacker culture. The essay that really inspired me was the one about the positive meaning of the word 'hacker.'

For ladies who are unsure about entering the tech world: Don’t hesitate!

The Open Web Application Security Project has numerous guides, presentations and, more important, an annual listing of the top 10 security bugs in web applications.

Universities in the UK have started to offer academic programs for ethical hacking — hopefully more academic institutions will do so globally.
There are many online courses and certifications. Personally I hold the CISSP certification by ISC2. There are many options that suit different flavors — I like the people at Offensive Security because they support a lot of open-source community projects, helpful to hackers everywhere. Another hands-on simulator option is the SANS NetWars series.

Bug bounty programs that companies use to offer rewards for exposed vulnerabilities include BugCrowd, BugSheet and CrowdCurity.

The best way to learn more about hacker culture is to attend hacker events. The biggest conference is DEF CON. 22 years and counting! The best event. Check out the site for a lot of hacking resources.

You can also check out local community events like Security Bsides.

There are many hackerspaces around the world, like NoiseBridge in San Francisco and C Base in Berlin. Check out a list of local hackerspaces in your city.

Some independent sites with games and challenges include WeChall, Hack This Site, Can You Hack It and Security Override.

A card game about hacking.