The practice of intentionally probing systems for vulnerabilities to improve security while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

A specialized Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and ethical hacking, featuring numerous pre-installed tools.

A powerful framework used for developing and executing exploit code against target systems, essential for penetration testing.

A simulated cyber attack against a system to identify vulnerabilities, often conducted by ethical hackers.

The initial phase of hacking where information about the target is gathered to identify potential vulnerabilities.

The process of identifying live hosts, open ports, and services running on a network to assess security.

A weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.

An ethical hacker who uses their skills for defensive purposes, helping organizations improve security.

A malicious hacker who exploits vulnerabilities for personal gain, violating laws and ethical standards.

A hacker who may violate ethical standards but without malicious intent, often exposing vulnerabilities for improvement.

A controlled environment where hackers can practice their skills safely without causing harm to real systems.

The technique of identifying active devices on a network and gathering information about them for security assessments.

The obligation of hackers to act in ways that protect users and systems, ensuring their actions are legal and ethical.

The laws and regulations that govern hacking activities, crucial for ethical hackers to understand and follow.

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

A collection of tools and resources that ethical hackers use to conduct tests and assessments effectively.

Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, often a key factor in security breaches.

A piece of software or code that takes advantage of a vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to a system.

A stealthy scanning technique that sends SYN packets to determine open ports on a target system.

Creating a personal set of guidelines that outline ethical behavior and responsibilities in hacking.

The approach and attitude of a hacker, emphasizing curiosity, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of systems.

Records and manuals created to outline processes, tools, and techniques used in ethical hacking.

A guide that explains how to use the tools and techniques in the ethical hacking toolkit effectively.

Practice sessions where students showcase their skills and tools in a controlled environment to simulate real-world scenarios.