ETHICAL HACKING
Securing the Future of
Cybersecurity
Presented By :Pooja Saini
Content
Ethical Hacking
Why Ethical Hacking?
Types of Ethical Hackers
Phases of Ethical Hacking
Types of ethical hacking
Tools used In Ethical Hacking
Benefits of Ethical hacking
Advantages
Disadvantages
Conclusion
Ethical hacking is
a legal and
proactive approach
to identifying
Ethical vulnerabilities by
simulating cyber-
Hacking attacks to prevent
real-world breaches
? of computer
systems,
applications, and
data.
Why Ethical Hacking ?
IMPORTANCE:
o Inform Hardware and software
vendors of identified weakness.
o Transparently report all identified
weakness to the organisation.
o Protect the privacy of organization
being hacked.
o Promote ongoing enhancement of
security policies and technologies.
Types Of Ethical Hackers
White Hat Black Hat Gray Hat
Authorized Hackers who
security experts Malicious sometimes breach
systems without
who test intent,
malicious intent
systems.(Ethical unauthorized but still without
hacker) access. full authorization.
Phases Of Ethical
Hacking
Footprinting Scanning: Maintaining Covering
Gathering Identifying Gaining Access: Tracks:
information open doors in Access: Keeping the Hiding
about the the target Exploiting door open for evidence of the
target system. vulnerabilities future attacks attack
Types Of Ethical Hacking
Tools Used In Ethical
Hacking
Nmap Nessus Metasploit Burp Suit
(Network (Vulnerabil (Penetratio Wireshark(
(Web
Mapper) ity n texting Network
application
Scanner) framework Protocol
security
) Analyzer)
Scanner)
Benefi ts Of Ethical Hacking
Identify vulnerability.
Improve Security poster.
Protection of sensitive data.
Increase customer trust and
confidence.
Compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Knowledge Required For Ethical
Hackers
Networking Fundamentals
Operating System
Programming and Scripting
Penetration Testing Tools
Cybersecurity laws and Ethics
Advantages
Prevent malicious hackers from
gaining access to computer
System.
Identify vulnerabilities before they
can be exploited.
Fight Against terrorism and
national security breaches.
Continuous improvement.
Data Protection.
Disadvantages
Sometime Legal risk.
Recourse Intensive.
Limited Scope.
Costly.
Conclusion
Ethical hacking is a vital component of cybersecurity,
playing a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities and
enhancing security measures.
By proactively assessing risks, organizations can
safeguard sensitive data, ensure compliance, and
build trust with stakeholders.
The benefits of ethical hacking significantly contribute to a
stronger security posture and a culture of awareness, making it
an essential practice in today’s digital landscape.