Domain 1: Background Flashcards
What is Ethical Hacking?
Ethical hacking involves legally and ethically probing systems for vulnerabilities, with permission, to strengthen security.
What are the key phases of ethical hacking?
Planning, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.
What is the difference between a hacker and an ethical hacker?
A hacker breaks into systems for malicious reasons, while an ethical hacker does so to find and fix vulnerabilities.
Define the role of a penetration tester.
A penetration tester simulates attacks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in a system.
What are the main objectives of ethical hacking?
To identify security vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of security measures, and recommend improvements.
List the phases of the ethical hacking process.
Reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.
What is the difference between black hat, white hat, and gray hat hackers?
Black hat hackers engage in illegal activities, white hat hackers are ethical and authorized, while gray hat hackers operate between legal and illegal activities without malicious intent.
