What is the essential difference between an ‘Ethical Hacker’ and a ‘Cracker’?
Answer(s): C
The ethical hacker uses the same techniques and skills as a cracker and the motive is to find the security breaches before a cracker does. There is nothing that says that a cracker does not get paid for the work he does, an ethical hacker has the owners authorization and will get paid even if he does not succeed to penetrate the target.
What does the term “Ethical Hacking” mean?
Ethical hacking is only about defending your self or your employer against malicious persons by using the same techniques and skills.
Who is an Ethical Hacker?
The Ethical hacker is a security professional who applies his hacking skills for defensive purposes.
What is "Hacktivism"?
Answer(s): A
The term was coined by author/critic Jason Logan King Sack in an article about media artist Shu Lea Cheang. Acts of hacktivism are carried out in the belief that proper use of code will have leveraged effects similar to regular activism or civil disobedience.
Where should a security tester be looking for information that could be used by an attacker against an organization? (Select all that apply)
Answer(s): A,B,C,D,E,F
A Security tester should search for information everywhere that he/she can access. You never know where you find that small piece of information that could penetrate a strong defense.
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