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What is the main goal of ethical hacking?
What is the main goal of ethical hacking?
- To identify and fix security vulnerabilities (correct)
- To cause damage to a system
- To gain unauthorized access to a system
- To steal sensitive information
What is the difference between ethical hacking and malicious hacking?
What is the difference between ethical hacking and malicious hacking?
- Ethical hacking is legal and sanctioned, while malicious hacking is illegal and unsanctioned (correct)
- Ethical hacking is focused on stealing sensitive information, while malicious hacking aims to disrupt a system's functionality
- Ethical hacking is always financially motivated, while malicious hacking is not
- Ethical hacking is only done by professional hackers, while malicious hacking can be done by anyone
What is Ethical Hacking?
What is Ethical Hacking?
- Hacking to steal sensitive information
- Hacking to cause damage to a system
- Hacking to identify vulnerabilities in a system (correct)
- Hacking to disrupt a system’s functionality
What is the aim of malicious hacking?
What is the aim of malicious hacking?
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What does an ethical hacker do after identifying vulnerabilities in a system?
What does an ethical hacker do after identifying vulnerabilities in a system?
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Study Notes
Ethical Hacking vs Malicious Hacking
- The main goal of ethical hacking is to help organizations strengthen their computer systems and networks by identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses, so that they can be fixed before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Definition of Ethical Hacking
- Ethical hacking is the practice of testing computer systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, so that they can be fixed before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Difference Between Ethical Hacking and Malicious Hacking
- Ethical hacking is legal and performed with the owner's consent to improve the security of the system, whereas malicious hacking is illegal and violates the system's security without permission.
- Ethical hackers aim to strengthen the system's security, while malicious hackers aim to exploit the system for personal gain or to cause harm.
Malicious Hacking
- The aim of malicious hacking is to illegally gain unauthorized access to a system, network, or application, and exploit its vulnerabilities for personal gain, financial benefits, or to cause harm.
Role of Ethical Hackers
- After identifying vulnerabilities in a system, an ethical hacker will report the findings to the system owner, and provide recommendations for fixing the vulnerabilities, and also helps to implement the fixes to ensure the system's security.
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Test your knowledge of ethical hacking with this quiz! Learn about the concept of ethical hacking and its role in identifying system vulnerabilities. Choose the correct option to demonstrate your understanding of this crucial aspect of cybersecurity.
