CHAPTER 1
Ethical Hacking and the Legal System
This book has not been compiled and written to be used as a tool by individuals who wish to carry out malicious and destructive activities. It is a tool for people who are interested in extending or perfecting their skills to defend against such attacks and damaging acts.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
• Why you need to understand your enemy’s tactics
• The ethical hacking process
• The rise of cyberlaw
• Vulnerability disclosure
Why You Need to Understand Your Enemy’s Tactics
Understanding how attacks work is one of the most challenging aspects of defensive security. By familiarizing yourself with how hackers think and ...
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