WHY ETHICAL HACKING IS IMPORTANT

ETHICAL HACKING :

Ethical Hacking sometimes called Penetration Testing is an act of intruding/penetrating into systems or networks to find out threats, and vulnerabilities in those systems which a malicious attacker may find and exploit causing loss of data, financial loss, or other major damages.

The purpose of ethical hacking is to improve the security of the network or systems by fixing the vulnerabilities found during testing. Ethical hackers may use the same methods and tools used by malicious hackers but with the permission of the authorized person for the purpose of improving security and defending the systems from attacks by malicious users.

TOPICS :

1. WHAT IS HACKING
2. WHY WE NEED ETHICAL HACKING
3. TYPES OF CYBERCRIME
4. TYPES OF HACKERS
5. PHASES OF ETHICAL HACKING
6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ETHICAL HACKER
7. SKILLS REQUIRED TO BECOME AN ETHICAL HACKER
8. CONCLUSION

The Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) credentialing and training program provided by EC-Council is a respected and trusted ethical hacking program in the industry. Since the inception of the Certified Ethical Hacker in 2003, the credential has become one of the best options for industries and companies across the world. 

The C|EH exam is ANSI 17024 compliant, adding value and credibility to credential members. It is also listed as a baseline certification in the US Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570 and is a GCT (GCHQ Certified Training).

Today, you can find certified ethical hackers working with some of the finest and largest companies across industries like healthcare, financial, government, energy, and much more!

Ethical Hackers check for key vulnerabilities including but are not limited to:

• Injection attacks
• Changes in security settings
• Exposure to sensitive data
• Breach in authentication protocols
• Components used in the system or network that may be used as access points

WHY WE NEED ETHICAL HACKING :

• Information is one of the most valuable assets of an organization. Keeping information secure can protect an organization's image and save the organization a lot of money.
• Hacking can lead to loss of business for organizations that deal in finance such as PayPal. Ethical hacking puts them a step ahead of cyber criminals who would otherwise lead to loss of business.

In the dawn of international conflicts, terrorist organizations funding cybercriminals to breach security systems, either to compromise national security features or to extort huge amounts by injecting malware and denying access Resulting in the steady rise of cybercrime. 

Organizations face the challenge of updating hack-preventing tactics and installing several technologies to protect the system before falling victim to the hacker.

New worms, malware, viruses, and ransomware are primary benefit multiplying every day and is creating a need for ethical hacking services to safeguard the networks of businesses, government agencies or defense.​

Types of Cybercrime :

• The following list presents the common types of cybercrimes:
• Computer Fraud: Intentional deception for personal gain via the use of computer systems.
• Privacy violation: Exposing personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, account details, etc. on social media, websites, etc.
• Identity Theft: Stealing personal information from somebody and impersonating that person.
• Sharing copyrighted files/information: This involves distributing copyright-protected files such as eBooks and computer programs etc.
• Electronic funds transfer: This involves gaining unauthorized access to bank computer networks and making illegal fund transfers.
• Electronic money laundering: This involves the use of a computer to launder money.
• ATM Fraud: This involves intercepting ATM card details such as account numbers and PIN numbers. These details are then used to withdraw funds from the intercepted accounts.
• Denial of Service Attacks: This involves the use of computers in multiple locations to attack servers with a view of shutting them down.
• Spam: Sending unauthorized emails. These emails usually contain advertisements.

Types of Hackers :

White hat :  A hacker who gains access to systems with a view to fixing the identified weaknesses. They may also perform penetration testing. and vulnerability assessments.​

Blackhat :  A hacker who gains unauthorized access to computer systems for personal gain. The intent is usually to steal corporate data, violate privacy rights, transfer funds from bank accounts, etc.​

Greyhat :  A hacker who is in between ethical and black hat hackers. He/she breaks into computer systems without authority with a view to identifying weaknesses and revealing them to the system owner.​

Script kiddies: A non-skilled person who gains access to computer systems using already-made tools.​

Hacktivist: A hacker who uses hacking to send social, religious, political, etc. messages. This is usually done by hijacking websites and leaving a message on the hijacked website.​

The practice of ethical hacking is called "White Hat" hacking, and those who perform it are called White Hat hackers. In contrast to Ethical Hacking, "Black Hat" hacking describes practices involving security violations.

Unlike White Hat hackers, "Grey Hat" hackers don't ask for permission before getting into your system. But Grey Hats are also different from Black Hats because they don't perform hacking for any personal or third-party benefit. 

These hackers do not have any malicious intention and hack systems for fun or various other reasons, usually informing the owner about any threats they find. Grey Hat and Black Hat hacking are both illegal as they both constitute an unauthorized system breach, even though the intentions of both types of hackers differ.

PHASES OF ETHICAL HACKING :

• Planning and Reconnaissance

• Scanning

• Gaining Access

• Maintaining Access

• Analysis

Roles and Responsibilities of an Ethical Hacker:

Ethical Hackers must follow certain guidelines in order to perform hacking legally. A good hacker knows his or her responsibility and adheres to all of the ethical guidelines. Here are the most important rules of Ethical Hacking:

• An ethical hacker must seek authorization from the organization that owns the system. Hackers should obtain complete approval before performing any security assessment on the system or network.
• Determine the scope of their assessment and make known their plan to the organization.
• Report any security breaches and vulnerabilities found in the system or network.
• Keep their discoveries confidential. As their purpose is to secure the system or network, ethical hackers should agree to and respect their non-disclosure agreement.
• Erase all traces of the hack after checking the system for any vulnerabilities. It prevents malicious hackers from entering the system through the identified loopholes.

Skills Required to Become an Ethical Hacker :

An ethical hacker should have in-depth knowledge about all the systems, networks, program codes, security measures, etc. to perform hacking efficiently. Some of these skills include:

• Knowledge of programming - It is required for security professionals working in the field of application security and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Scripting knowledge - This is required for professionals dealing with network-based attacks and host-based attacks.
• Networking skills - This skill is important because threats mostly originate from networks. You should know about all of the devices present in the network, how they are connected, and how to identify if they are compromised.
• Understanding of databases - Attacks are mostly targeted at databases. Knowledge of database management systems such as SQL will help you to effectively inspect operations carried out in databases.
• Knowledge of multiple platforms like Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.
• The ability to work with different hacking tools available in the market.
• Knowledge of search engines and servers.

CONCLUSION :

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