Phases of Ethical Hacking

 Five Phases of Ethical Hacking

Welcome back, my novice hackers!

The term "hacking" can have different meanings depending on the context. In the context of cybersecurity and ethical hacking, the hacking process is often described in terms of different phases or steps. Here is a general overview of the typical phases involved in a hacking process:

1. Reconnaissance (Gathering Information)
2. Scanning (Enumeration)
3. Gaining Access
4. Maintaining Access (Persistence)
5. Covering Tracks (Clearing Evidence)

Reconnaissance : 

In this phase, the hacker collects information about the target system or network. This can involve passive techniques like gathering publicly available information, or active techniques like scanning the target's infrastructure for open ports and services.

There are two types of Footprinting:

Active : Directly interacting with the target to gather information about the target. Eg Using Nmap tool to scan the target

Passive : Trying to collect the information about the target without directly accessing the target. This involves collecting information from social media, public websites etc.

Scanning : 

Once the hacker has gathered initial information, they perform active scanning to identify vulnerabilities, open ports, and possible entry points into the target system or network. This may include techniques like port scanning, vulnerability scanning, and service fingerprinting.

Gaining Access : 

This phase involves exploiting vulnerabilities or weaknesses identified in the previous phases to gain unauthorized access to the target system or network. This can involve techniques such as password cracking, exploiting software vulnerabilities, or social engineering attacks.

Maintaining Access : 

Once access is gained, the hacker may take steps to maintain access to the compromised system or network for an extended period. This can involve creating backdoors, installing remote administration tools, or escalating privileges to gain greater control over the target.

Covering Tracks : 

In this phase, the hacker attempts to remove or conceal any traces of their presence in the compromised system or network. This includes deleting logs, modifying timestamps, and covering up any evidence of the attack to avoid detection.

It is important to note that hacking without proper authorization is illegal and unethical. Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, is conducted by cybersecurity professionals with proper permission to identify vulnerabilities and help secure systems and networks.

Be safe and refrain from becoming the target!!

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