Ethical Hacking

Question 1

Hacking

Answer 1

Exploiting a system’s vulnerabilities and security controls to gain access to system resources and features, outside the creator’s original purpose.

Question 2

Types of hackers

Answer 2

• Black hat
• White hat
• Gray hat (reformed black hats)
• Suicide hackers
• Script Kiddies
• Spy, cyber-terrorists and state-sponsored hackers

Question 3

Hactivism

Answer 3

Driven by political, social, ideology, vandalism, protest, humiliate

Question 4

Hacking Phases

Answer 4

• Reconnaissance
• Scanning
• Gaining Access
• Maintaining Access
• Clearing Tracks

Question 5

Reconnaissance

Answer 5

Longest

Question 6

Scanning

Answer 6

Gather information on what they see

Question 7

What skills should a ethical hacker have?

Answer 7

• Expert with programs and networks
• Proficient with vulnerability research
• Mastery with diverse hacking techniques
• Follow a strict code of conduct
• Explicit permissions in writing