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    Cybersecurity & Ethical

    Hacking
    Welcome to this presentation on cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
    This will be a deep dive into the world of digital security, covering
    essential concepts and real-world applications.
    Introduction to Cybersecurity & Ethical
    Hacking
    Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking

    Protecting computer systems and networks from Using hacking techniques for legal and ethical purposes,
    unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, such as identifying vulnerabilities and improving security.
    modification, or destruction.
    Project 1: Information
    Gathering Tool
    Purpose Usage
    A tool designed to collect It can be used to gather data
    publicly available information for penetration testing or
    about a target system or vulnerability assessment.
    individual.
    Importance of Information
    Gathering in Ethical
    Hacking

    1 Understanding the 2 Planning Attacks


    Target The data gathered can be
    Gathering information used to tailor attacks and
    provides crucial insights increase the chances of
    into the target's success.
    infrastructure,
    vulnerabilities, and
    potential attack vectors.
    Key Features and Capabilities of
    the Tool

    Domain Name Lookup


    Retrieving information about a domain name, such as IP addresses and DNS records.

    Network Scanning
    Identifying open ports and services on a network, providing insights into vulnerabilities.

    Social Media Analysis


    Collecting public information from social media profiles, revealing potential security
    weaknesses.
    Practical Demonstration of
    the Information Gathering
    Tool
    1 Target Selection
    Choosing a target system or individual for demonstration purposes.

    2 Tool Execution
    Running the information gathering tool to collect data about the
    target.

    3 Data Analysis
    Examining the collected data to identify potential vulnerabilities
    and insights.
    Project 2: Password Attack

    Password Collection
    Gathering passwords, either through phishing or data
    breaches, to use for cracking attempts.

    Password Cracking
    Using specialized software to try different combinations
    of characters to guess the password.

    Password Recovery
    Attempting to recover a password by exploiting
    weaknesses in the password storage system.
    Ethical Considerations and Responsible Use of
    Hacking Tools
    Legal Compliance
    1 Understanding and adhering to laws and regulations related to hacking activities.

    Privacy Protection
    2
    Respecting the privacy of individuals and organizations involved in testing.

    Informed Consent
    3
    Obtaining permission before conducting any hacking activities on systems.

    Security Improvement
    4
    Using hacking tools to identify vulnerabilities and improve security.
    Conclusion
    Ethical Hacking Importance
    1
    Ethical hacking plays a crucial role in securing digital systems and protecting data.

    Responsible Use
    2 Using these tools ethically and responsibly is essential to ensure security
    and privacy.

    Future of Cybersecurity
    3 The field of cybersecurity is constantly evolving,
    requiring continuous learning and ad

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