Chapter 7System Hacking

image This is where we get to what many people think is what “hacking,” or penetration testing, is all about. Certainly, system hacking is an important element, since it's where you demonstrate that the vulnerabilities actually exist, but it's not the only one. Penetration testing, or ethical hacking, isn't just about breaking into systems—looting and pillaging. Keep in mind that the objective is always to help organizations improve ...

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