This document provides an introduction to ethical hacking and discusses the differences between hackers and crackers. It defines hackers as developers who find solutions to real-life problems, while crackers illegally break into systems. The document discusses career options for students interested in information security and recommends studying computer science, IT, or electronics in Indian universities. It also includes a case study about a woman whose privacy was invaded by a remote attacker and urges developing strong ethics as a hacker to help catch cyber criminals.

1. National Information Security Education & Awareness programLinux User Group of BIT MesraSponsored by www.thehackbook.comIntroduction To Ethical Hacking By Neel kamal

2. Hacker

3. What is HackingHacking is the art of finding a solution to real life problems

4. Who is HackerHackers are developers.Hackers are those geeks and scientists who provide IT solutions to real life problems.Hackers think beyond the boundarise.g : Newton , Einstein , J.C Bose

5. ExamplesSocial Networking site for plants.Sending sms to smart phone whenever a post man delivers the letter in the letter box.Sending sms to near & dear ones whenever you reach the destination.

6. HackersDevelopment of Science <><> Hackers

7. MisconceptionWhat about those who break into systems?Are they hacker?The answer is no.

8. Who is Responsible for misconceptionMedia  is the root cause of all this misconception.Lack of Awareness among common students and people.

9. CrackerOne who breaks into systems illegally are crackers.They are bad guys or gals

10. Case studies (Mumbai India)Lady living in one-room apartment.Lady had the habit of chatting on internet with strangers.An attacker from Russia installed Trojan in her system.With the help of Trojan he switched her web camera on.And make it live on internet and invaded her privacy.

11. case studies cont.It continued for 3-4 months.When she went for job interview she her boss immediately exclaimed that she would definitely get the job as he enjoyed her on pornographic website on a regular basis.The attacker was never caught

12. ImpactsPrivacy InvasionHarassment and mental tortureThe lady almost became paranoid and never want to use internet again.

13. Hacker vs Cracker Qualities of hacker: Lots of knowledge Good Guy Strong Ethics Helps in catching cyber criminals

14. Hacker vs CrackerQualities of cracker Lots of knowledge Bad ethics Cyber criminals

15. Skills of HackerLearn Programming languages ( C, C++)Learn scripting languages ( JSP, Python, PHP )Good knowledge of database and query languages (SQL, YQL, FQL, etc)Learn Networking (TCP/IP)Learn to work in UnixStart playing with web api’s

16. Options for 12th studentsThere is no any substitute of BE/B.tech

17. Should not go for CEH or certification courses in Ethical Hacking and penetration Testing career optionsIndian universities don’t provide under grad degree in Information Security.One can opt for CS/IT/ECE in Indian universities

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