Ethical Hacking Tutorial – A Beginner's Guide

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INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL HACKING A
COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNER'S GUIDE
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Introduction
Ethical hacking is a legal way of ?nding
vulnerabilities in computer systems. This
presentation will provide a comprehensive guide
for beginners to understand the basics of
ethical hacking and its importance in today's
digital world.
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WHAT IS ETHICAL HACKING?
Ethical hacking involves identifying and
exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems
with the owner's permission. It's used to help
organizations improve their security and prevent
cyber attacks. An ethical hacker must have
technical skills, creativity, and critical
thinking abilities.
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TYPES OF HACKING
There are three types of hacking white hat,
black hat, and grey hat. White hat hackers are
ethical hackers who work to improve security and
prevent cyber attacks. Black hat hackers are
criminals who use hacking for malicious
purposes. Grey hat hackers are a mix of both.
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COMMON HACKING TECHNIQUES
Common hacking techniques include phishing,
social engineering, brute- force attacks, and
SQL injection. Phishing is when a hacker sends a
fake email or message to trick someone into
giving them sensitive information. Social
engineering is when a hacker manipulates someone
into giving them access. Brute-force attacks
involve guessing passwords. SQL injection is when
a hacker injects malicious code into a website's
database.
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Tools for Ethical Hacking
There are many tools available for ethical
hacking, such as Nmap, Metasploit, and
Wireshark. Nmap is used for network mapping and
port scanning. Metasploit is used for
exploiting vulnerabilities. Wireshark is used
for network analysis and packet snif?ng. These
tools are essential for ethical hackers to test
and improve security.
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ETHICAL HACKING TUTORIAL A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
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CONCLUSION
Ethical hacking is a crucial aspect of
cybersecurity. It helps organizations identify
and ?x vulnerabilities before they can be
exploited by malicious hackers. With the right
skills and tools, anyone can become an ethical
hacker. Remember to always use your powers for
good and follow ethical guidelines.
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