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Ethical Hacking and its Process | GICSEH

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 Ethical hacking, also known as "white-hat hacking" or "penetration testing," is a practice of testing and assessing the security of computer systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The goal of ethical hacking is to find and report these vulnerabilities to the organization's management and IT teams, so they can take appropriate action to improve their security posture and protect against cyber attacks. The process of ethical hacking typically involves the following steps: Planning and reconnaissance : The ethical hacker starts by gathering information about the target system, including its network topology, operating systems, and applications, to identify potential entry points and attack vectors. Scanning: The ethical hacker uses various scanning tools to identify open ports, services, and vulnerabilities in the target system. Gaining access: Once vulnerabilities are identified, the ethical