Ethical Hacking? 

Information Security & Ethical hacking is a comprehensive security check of a System and devices on a network in order to assess the actual risk level data is exposed to, and topropose possible corrective actions aimed at raising the security level.
An ethical hacker is a computer security professional, a researcher constantly engaged in enhancing and widening his or her skills in several areas. A question may arise about the term « ethical » related to this kind of activity: « ethical » means that tools and techniques used are typically the same as those chosen by attackers, but they are applied wisely, without any risk for data integrity, service continuity and so forth. « Ethical » also means that privacy is guaranteed toaccessed information, which is often particularly sensitive and valuable.Finally, « ethical » means suggestions are given in order to enhance the security level relating to the exposures found.
The role of a computer security policy is to prevent a malicious break-in into the network. What better way of assessing the effectiveness of such a policy than by carrying out realistic tests? Such simulations are called high end ethical hacking tests; the auditors carry out the simulations by using the same techniques as the ones used by real hackers. The only difference is that the systems are never disturbed during an audit.
After carrying out these tests, the auditors present an audit report to the client. It contains a precise assessment of the risks (and their potential costs), as well as a list of recommendations to implement in order to increase the network’s security. The cost of such an implementation is also assessed.
 

Why is Ethical Hacking Required?

As hacking involves creative thinking, vulnerability testing and security audits cannot ensure that the network is secure
To achieve this, organizations need to implement a ‘defense in depth’ strategy by penetrating into their networks to estimate vulnerabilities and expose them
Ethical hacking enables to counter the attacks from malicious hackers, by anticipating certain ways of attacks by which they can break into the system

Skills of an Ethical Hacker

•A computer expert adept at technical domains
•Has in-depth knowledge of target platforms, such as Windows, Unix, and Linux
•Has exemplary knowledge of networking and related hardware and software
•Has knowledge of security areas and related issues
•Has “high technical” knowledge to launch sophisticated attacks

How to Become an Ethical Hacker?

•Should be certified from a recognized certifying body/agency/ organization
•Should know the law of the land
•Should be familiar with vulnerability research
•Should be well-versed with different hacking techniques
•Should be prepared to follow a strict code of conduct



 

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