CyberSecurity, Ethical Hacking, and Penetration Testing — Everything you need to know
Hello everyone. Wish you all a Happy 2024. In this article, we are going to see what is CyberSecurity and different types of Cyber Attacks. We will then look at Hacking and its different types. Later we will dive into Ethical Hacking and VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing). We will look into various techniques used in Penetration Testing like DAST, SAST, etc. We will conclude the article by looking at the differences between Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. Let's get started.
What is CyberSecurity?
Cyber Security is the practice of safeguarding computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized persons or bots to ensure the reliability and security of digital systems. It comprises various Technologies, Tools, Controls, and Processes to prevent systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from Cyber Attacks done by Cyber Criminals or Hackers.
CIA Triad
The CIA triad is a common model that forms the basis for the development of security systems.