8 Quick Tips About Ethical Hacking

An ethical hacker is the one that legally penetrates the network or keeps a watch on it. The person is really employed by the corporation as a hacker does this procedure legally as ordered so as to attenuate the cybercrime the maximum amount possible. Thus, the EC- Council gives certification to try to do the illegal thing legally. Such quiet hackers called white hat hackers and other people called black hat hackers. There are various tricks and tips that the hackers use so as to hack a network, system or anything.

1. Learn how to script (or even better, code)

You don’t need to be a fully-qualified software developer proficient in C++ to hack effectively (although it doesn’t hurt!), but you should at least understand the basics of coding and know how to knock up a bash script.

Knowledge of more advanced scripting languages such as Perl, JavaScript, Java, and Python is a definite plus.

2. Learn about TCP/IP networking

TCP/IP is the group of protocols that underpin both the Internet and local intranets. To be an effective hacker you need a detailed understanding of how networking works in order to identify and exploit weaknesses.

3. Learn how to use Linux

As already mentioned, Linux is the hackers’ primary tool of choice. It is also the most popular server OS on the planet. So it is vital that you have a very firm grasp on how Linux works, one that goes way beyond being able to fire up Firefox in Ubuntu’s GUI interface!

You should understand its underlying architecture and be able to perform all routine tasks in Terminal without GUI assistance.

4. Know your tools

As we can see from the software tool list above, hackers have some very powerful tools at their disposal. But they are only powerful in the hands of those who know how to use them. So take the time needed to know your tools inside out.

5. Think outside the box

Security professionals go to great lengths to prevent hackers from compromising their systems, and they are generally pretty good at their jobs. So successful hacking often involves thinking of something that has simply not occurred to anyone else before.

6. Do your research

You should learn everything you can about your target system. A strong understanding of the target OS is a good place to start, followed by detailed network reconnaissance to fully map out your target system in order to identify weaknesses.

7. Polish your communications skills

The stereotypical script kiddie who operates out of his or her bedroom may not need much in the way communication skills. But as an ethical hacker or corporate penetration tester, you need to communicate your findings clearly to network managers and non-tech-savvy company bosses.

Keeping notes of everything you find, including screenshots, log files, and personal notes can all help here.

8. Get involved with hacking communities

Joining communities of like-minded people is always the best way to immerse yourself in any subject, but (ethical) hacker communities are particularly useful since they can offer advice and support, answer questions, or even help brainstorm specific challenges you might face.

They are also a great way to find out about jobs and other ethical opportunities to monetize your hard-earned hacker skills. Some hacker communities are very secretive and hard to become a member of, but as an Ethical Hacker, you probably want to avoid these.