Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Ethical Hacking


Now a days Computer and Internet are the backbone of every institution and organization. All the records and important documents are stored in computer and transfer to others via internet. So all want to keep the data and network safe from unauthorized access. Hackers are the person having good knowledge of software development and network security and wants to learn as much as possible about computer systems and its security. They can break any type of security of your system has. Hacking is an Art as well as a Skill. Either hacker use his skill in crime or against the crime.
Ethical Hacking means penetration testing which is focused on Securing and Protecting IT Systems. Ethical hackers use their knowledge for checking security weakness of systems and take steps to improve its security.

Types of Hackers
  • White Hat Hacker
  • Black Hat Hacker
  • Grey Hat Hacker
White Hat Hacker - Good Hackers.
Black Hat Hacker - Criminal Hackers
Grey Hat Hacker - Sometimes good and sometimes criminal

ethical hackers are white hat hackers.

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