Ethical hacking: how do I start creating and testing security systems
Adam5000
10:39 am on Aug 31, 2010 (gmt 0)
I'd like to find out more about how computer security works and how hackers do their dirty work. But I don't know where to start.
Help!
BeeDeeDubbleU
10:57 am on Aug 31, 2010 (gmt 0)
Look under your shoe.
topr8
12:21 pm on Aug 31, 2010 (gmt 0)
if you are using the term 'hacking' to mean breaking into computers and networks, then IMHO there is no such thing as ethical hacking!
piatkow
3:13 pm on Aug 31, 2010 (gmt 0)
"Ethical" hacking, I assume, refers to professionals who are employed to test system security.
Adam5000
10:25 pm on Aug 31, 2010 (gmt 0)
Maybe I've used the wrong words. That does seem like a contradiction in terms.
What I mean is creating and testing security systems.
Help!
rocknbil
5:41 pm on Sep 1, 2010 (gmt 0)
Ah. You got the title changed. :-) Here's a good potential source. There is a community version, but make sure you're sitting and aren't sipping coffee for the cost of the full version.
A second way, but will still run you $700/year (maybe you can cut a deal as a developer, haven't tried) is to get scans from Security Metrics. I "back door" this one, clients that need this type of protection usually process credit cards, so their processor gateway usually foots the bill for the scans.
