This document provides information on how to become a hacker and the skills required. It discusses that a hacker is a skilled computer expert who uses technical knowledge to overcome problems or break into systems. It outlines different types of hackers such as white hat, black hat, and grey hat hackers. It then describes the basic skills needed like computer skills, networking skills, Linux/Unix skills, virtualization skills, security concepts, web application skills, and forensics skills. More advanced skills discussed include cryptography, reverse engineering, problem solving, and persistence. The document provides resources for learning these skills to become an ethical hacker or work in cybersecurity.