CyberSecurity

Define Hackers

Access computer system or network without authorization

Crackers

Break into systems to steal or destroy data

In the eye of the U.S. Department of Justice, what does it see?

They all break the law; can go to prison.

Types of Hackers

Black hat/ cracker, White hat, Grey hat

Define Black Hat Hacker/cracker

with computing skills, resorting to malicious or destructive
activities, use their knowledge and skill for their own personal gains
probably by hurting others.

Define White Hat Hacker

professing hacker skills and using them for defensive purposes, use their
knowledge and skill for the good of others and for the common good.

A data collecting company claims to keep certain information private, such as SSN and account numbers. A hacker discovers that the company did not keep its promise. The private information is actually published on the report. The hacker makes his findings public in a news outlet. Ethical or Not?

Not Ethical

Grey Hat Hacker

work both offensively and defensively at various times, cannot predict their behavior

General steps of hacking

Foot Printing, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access

What do hackers do after hacking?

Patching security hole, Clear logs and hide themselves, Install rootkit ( backdoor ), Install scanner program, Install exploit program, Install denial of service program, Use all of installed programs silently

Three types of Cybercrime as using a computer as a:

target- spreading viruses, tool- using a computer to commit traditional crimes such as credit card fraud, accessory- to store illegal or stolen information.

Required Skills of an Ethical Hacker

Microsoft, Linux, Firewalls, Routers, Mainframes, Network Protocols, Project Management

Penetration test

Legally breaking into a company’s network to find its weaknesses and Tester only reports findings

Security test

More than a penetration test. Also includes: Analyzing company’s security policy and procedures and Offering solutions to secure or protect the network