ITEC 100 - WEEK 15 & 16

-involves legally breaking into computers and

devices to test an organization's defenses.

Also called "white hat" hacking.

Improve security, not exploit it.

Ethical hacking

White Hat Hackers

Work legally to find and fix security flaws.

Black Hat Hackers

Illegal hackers with malicious intent.

Grey Hat Hackers

May violate laws but without malicious intent.

Red Team Members

Simulate real-world attacks.

Blue Team Members

Defend systems against attacks.

Bug Bounty Hunters

Freelancers who report vulnerabilities.

Knowledge of Networking

TCP/IP, firewalls.

OS Proficiency

Linux, Windows.

Web & Database Knowledge

SQL, PHP.

Programming

Python, C/C++.

Tools

Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark.

Certifications

CEH, OSCP, Security+