"To beat a hacker, you need to think like one".
With the increasing security threats to computer networks and web servers, there is a great need to make networks "hacker-proof". Computers around the world are systematically being victimized by rampant hacking. This hacking is not only widespread, but is being executed so flawlessly that the attackers compromise a system, steal everything of value and completely erase their tracks within 20 minutes.The best way to do this is by understanding the methods employed by hacker's to intrude into systems.
The objective of the ethical hacker is to help take preventive measures against hacking attempts by attacking the system himself; all the while staying within legal limits. This philosophy stems from the proven practice of trying to catch a thief, by thinking like a thief. Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures course mission is to educate, introduce and demonstrate hacking tools for penetration testing purposes only. As technology advances and organization depend on technology increasingly, information assets have evolved into critical components of survival.
The Certified Ethical Hacker Certification certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The Certified Ethical Hacker Certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker.
Some of the topics covered in ethical hacker certification:
The objective of the ethical hacker is to help take preventive measures against hacking attempts by attacking the system himself; all the while staying within legal limits. This philosophy stems from the proven practice of trying to catch a thief, by thinking like a thief. Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures course mission is to educate, introduce and demonstrate hacking tools for penetration testing purposes only. As technology advances and organization depend on technology increasingly, information assets have evolved into critical components of survival.
The Certified Ethical Hacker Certification certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. The Certified Ethical Hacker Certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker.
Some of the topics covered in ethical hacker certification:
Penetration Testing Methodologies
Network Protocol Attacks
Network Reconnisannce
Vulnerability Identification
Windows Exploits
Unix/Linux Exploits
Covert Channels & Rootkits
Wireless Security Flaws
Web Application Vulnerabilities
Business and Technical Logistics of Penetration Testing
Information Gathering
Linux Fundamentals
Detecting Live Systems
Reconnaissance -- Enumeration
Cryptography
Vulnerability Assessments
Malware – Software Goes Undercover
Hacking Windows
Advanced Vulnerability and Exploitation Techniques
Attacking Wireless Networks
Networks, Firewalls, Sniffing and IDS
Injecting the Database
Attacking Web Technologies
Network Protocol Attacks
Network Reconnisannce
Vulnerability Identification
Windows Exploits
Unix/Linux Exploits
Covert Channels & Rootkits
Wireless Security Flaws
Web Application Vulnerabilities
Business and Technical Logistics of Penetration Testing
Information Gathering
Linux Fundamentals
Detecting Live Systems
Reconnaissance -- Enumeration
Cryptography
Vulnerability Assessments
Malware – Software Goes Undercover
Hacking Windows
Advanced Vulnerability and Exploitation Techniques
Attacking Wireless Networks
Networks, Firewalls, Sniffing and IDS
Injecting the Database
Attacking Web Technologies
Listed below are some of the Ethical hacker certifiying bodies:
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker by EC Council - http://www.eccouncil.org/
CPT - Certified Penetration Tester - http://www.iacertification.org/cpt_certified_penetration_tester.html