Preface

Ethical hacking is the practice of legally hacking into computer systems and networks to identify and fix security vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers, also known as white hat hackers, use the same techniques as malicious hackers but with the permission of the organization they are working for. This allows them to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by criminals.

Ethical hacking is an important part of cybersecurity. By identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, ethical hackers can help protect organizations from cyberattacks. They also play a role in educating organizations about cybersecurity best practices.

This book will enable you to learn about ethical hacking by breaking down the methodology and allowing you to practice in a lab environment. You will embark on a journey that involves network fundamentals. From there, you will learn how to break into an environment and totally immerse yourself within it. By the end of this book, you’ll have a thorough, practical understanding of ethical hacking and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.