Ethical Hacking Methodologies and Laws
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What are the three penetration-testing methodologies?

  • Green Box
  • Black Box (correct)
  • Gray Box (correct)
  • White Box (correct)

    • What does the Computer Fraud Abuse Act criminalize?

    Accessing classified information or financial information without authorization.

    What does the CAN-SPAM Act regulate?

    Spam

    What is the Electronic Communication Privacy Act designed to do?

    <p>Make it illegal to intercept any communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)?

    <p>A certification designated by the EC-Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CISSP stand for?

    <p>Certified Information Systems Security Professional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'crackers' in the context of cybersecurity?

    <p>Hackers who break into systems to do harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes ethical hackers?

    <p>They break into systems with permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GIAC stand for?

    <p>Global Information Assurance Certification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gray box model?

    <p>A hybrid model for penetration testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a hacker?

    <p>A user who attempts to break into a computer system without authorization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ISECOM stand for?

    <p>Institute for Security and Open Methodologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSSTMM stand for?

    <p>Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is OPST?

    <p>OSSTMM Professional Security Tester certification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'packet monkey'?

    <p>A derogatory term for unskilled crackers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a penetration test?

    <p>An attack performed on a network with permission to discover vulnerabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'red team'?

    <p>A group of penetration testers working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'script kiddies'?

    <p>Unskilled hackers who use others' scripts to hack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a security test involve?

    <p>Analyzing security policies and procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SANS Institute known for?

    <p>Conducting training and providing certifications in computer security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the white box model in penetration testing?

    <p>A model where testers have full network topology and technology details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S. Department of Justice defines a hacker as a person who accesses a computer or network without the owner's permission.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A penetration tester is a security professional hired to protect networks from attacks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some experienced hackers refer to inexperienced hackers who use prewritten scripts or programs as which of the following? (Choose all that apply)

    <p>Script kiddies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three models do penetration or security testers use to conduct tests?

    <p>White Box, Black Box, Gray Box.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Penetration-Testing Methodologies

    • Black Box: Testers have no prior knowledge of the system.
    • White Box: Testers have full access to system details and architecture.
    • Gray Box: A combination of black and white box knowledge; partial information is provided.

    Computer Fraud Abuse Act

    • Federal law criminalizing unauthorized access to classified or financial information.

    CAN-SPAM Act

    • Legislation designed to combat unsolicited commercial emails (spam).

    Electronic Communication Privacy Act

    • Makes it illegal to intercept any form of communication, regardless of transmission method.

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    • A certification from EC-Council focused on ethical hacking skills.

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    • Non-vendor-specific certification by (ISC)², validating expertise in information security.

    Crackers

    • Malicious hackers who infiltrate systems with the intent to damage or destroy data.

    Ethical Hackers

    • Individuals permitted to test systems for vulnerabilities, acting with the owner's consent.

    Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

    • Certifies skills of security professionals, established by the SANS Institute in 1999.

    Gray Box Model

    • Penetration testing model that combines aspects of both black box and white box methodologies.

    Hacker Definition

    • Users attempting unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

    Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM)

    • A nonprofit organization supporting training and certification for security professionals.

    Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)

    • Widely used security-testing manual created by Peter Herzog, outlining methodologies.

    OSSTMM Professional Security Tester (OPST)

    • Certification designated by ISECOM for penetration and security testers.

    Packet Monkeys

    • Pejorative term for unskilled hackers who use stolen code instead of creating their own.

    Penetration Test

    • Authorized simulated attacks on a network to identify vulnerabilities, performed by ethical hackers.

    Red Team

    • A collaborative group of penetration testers simulating attacks against a network.

    Script Kiddies

    • Inexperienced hackers who utilize scripts or programs developed by others to exploit systems.

    Security Test

    • A comprehensive examination of security policies and procedures beyond just breaching systems.

    SysAdmin Audit Network Security (SANS) Institute

    • Established in 1989, this organization offers worldwide training and various security certifications through GIAC.

    White Box Model

    • A testing approach allowing full communication with staff and complete details about the network’s architecture.

    Hacker Definition by U.S. Department of Justice

    • Characterized as individuals accessing computers or networks without authorization.

    Role of a Penetration Tester

    • Security professionals engaged to test networks for vulnerabilities through ethical hacking practices.

    Terms for Inexperienced Hackers

    • "Packet monkeys" and "script kiddies" are terms used for unskilled hackers relying on external scripts.

    Penetration Testing Models

    • Security testing performed using three primary methodologies: white box, black box, and gray box.

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    Explore the various methodologies of penetration testing alongside crucial legal regulations related to cybersecurity, such as the Computer Fraud Abuse Act and CAN-SPAM Act. This quiz covers key concepts, including black box, white box, and gray box testing, as well as important certifications like CEH and CISSP.

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