Penetration testing, white-hat hacking, and ethical hacking are terms used to describe the deliberate probing of computer systems, networks, or online applications to identify and address security flaws. With the consent of system owners, ethical hackers apply their expertise to enhance security protocols, guaranteeing that systems are more resilient to cyberattacks.


Important Elements:
Authorization: Needs the system owner's express consent.
Information gathering to find weaknesses is known as reconnaissance.
Exploitation: Trying to take advantage of vulnerabilities to determine their impact.
Reporting: Recording discoveries and suggesting solutions.
Remediation: Working together to address weaknesses.
Testing again: Verifying that vulnerabilities have been fixed.

Relevance:
Enhances Security: Finds and addresses weaknesses to fortify defenses.
Stops Data Breach: Prevents unwanted access to private information.
Maintains Compliance: Assists in fulfilling regulatory security needs.
Risk management involves proactively reducing hazards.
Develops Trust: Boosts client trust and reputation.

Techniques:

  • Network Testing
  • Web Application Testing
  • Social Engineering
  • Wireless Network Testing
  • Physical Security Testing


01. Intro to Ethical Hacking
02. Recon Techniques-Footprinting and Recon
2.1. Recon Techniques - Scanning
2.2. Recon Techniques - Enumeration
03. System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques - Vulnerability Analysis
3.1 System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques - System Hacking
3.2 System Hacking Phases and Attack Techniques - Malware Threats
0.4. Network and Perimeter Hacking - Sniffing
4.1 Network and Perimeter Hacking - Social Engineering
4.2 Network and Perimeter Hacking - Denial of Service
4.3 Network and Perimeter Hacking - Session Hijacking
4.4 Network and Perimeter Hacking - Evading Firewalls, IDS, and Honeypots