HI, Ethical hackers are technically skilled IT pros with a strong desire to solve problems and prevent malicious hackers from causing damage to network systems. There are lucrative jobs available in government organizations, banks, financial institutions, military establishments and private companies.

Find the area you want to work in- software or hardware. Do not think of specializing in both the areas. Though knowledge of both is required but the decision will help you to know where to begin. You must be aware of every function, every component of computer on which you will have to work on. Programming languages can be learned by taking formal programming courses and reading books. It will help you to read and write code.

Learn operating systems like Linux, Windows, Mac etc.

Eligibility criteria: You will have to study a degree in computer science as mentioned above.

Packages can be like from 18K to 40-60K depends upon your patience and hacking skills.

The offers do come in lakhs as well.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.