Data Hacking and data manipulation from any remote server is now a much known phenomena all over the globe. Because of this problem now a days people try to store data in a computer in encrypted manner so that the hackers may not be able to decrypt the data. We would be focusing on the Ethical Hacking and how it can prevent from these cyber risks.
If the data in a server available in non-encrypted way then a hacker can enter into any new computer and can start to attack on it. At End of 20th Century and the beginning of 21st century the people were only increasing virus through internet but now the hackers are smart enough to read all data from any distant computer and can switch the computer from a remote computer. Think of a situation when a hacker get access to some bank database and start to control it.
The result will be all bank transactions will be closed immediately throughout the globe. In the present paper the authors will primarily find the means how a user can prevent his/her computer from any attack of any hacker. Ethical hacking and also identified as penetration testing or white-hat hacking involves the same tools, techniques and tricks that hackers use. Ethical hacking is done with the target’s permission.
The problem India is currently facing
Ethical hackers use the same tools that mischievous hackers do but are typically tasked with strengthening cyber security. To stay secure, the simplest strategy is to think like a hacker, an ethical hacker does just that. With the growth of the Internet of Things, most of our serious infrastructure is connected and checked through cyber space, where it is exposed to hackers. Currently, there is a shortage of ethical hackers in our country, says Ranjith Ravindranathan Nair, assistant professor, department of electronics and communication engineering at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Pune.
This has greatly to do with the nation’s security, but not one of the political managements is being pulled up for. As hackers from other counties who wants to get access to nation’s data mount a cyber-attack against the country’s websites, Indian hackers seem to be falling significantly short in firepower.
We all are aware of the tension between India and Pakistan, they are now in the state of cyber war as well. “In the current cyber warfare between the two countries, roughly 45-50 Indian sites are being hacked on a daily basis by Pakistani hackers while about 10 Pakistani sites are being hit by their Indian equals”, says Ankit Fadia, Mumbai-based ethical hacker and a knowledgeable on cyber-crime.
Mr. Fadia is clear that breaking into foreign country’s websites does not fall within the territory of ethical hacking but mentions how Pakistanis surpass Indians in hacking to underline India’s reactive, rather than real, approach to hacking issues.
Approach of the Indian government sectors and corporate towards Ethical Hacking
He says the approach of the corporate sector towards cyber security is nearly as laid back as that of the government agencies, with the result that ethical hacking is still at a low key across the spectrum. Ethical hackers, who also go by names such as white hackers, white knights or sneakers, are computer security experts who specialise in penetration testing and related testing practices to check the susceptibility of a company’s information systems. NASSCOM surveys have pointed out that evidence security pressures have created an “unprecedented demand for experienced and skilled information security professionals”, but Mr. Fadia reckons that the supply of ethical hackers in the country is far short of the demand of government and corporate agencies.
“Ethical hacking does come with a cost, but it is not too expensive, either. But generally, corporates appreciate the need only after a security breach happens”, Mr. Fadia told ET. As per him, social networking sites have become hackers’ favourite hunting grounds these days, marking a clear break from the e-mail route to passing on a virus.
Ethical hacking communities are working in the country, but Mr. Fadia says a serious and strong community operation of ethical hackers is almost absent in the country. “When they pass out of engineering college, college mates may form a community of ethical hackers, but these fritter away, starting as a hobby and ending as one”, he says.
Industry players speak out that structured courses could be one way to make the required number of ethical hackers. The first generation of sneakers were self-taught. Mr. Fadia says it may just be the right time for colleges to have proper courses in ethical hacking. Hacking has fast spiraled into an inevitable and costly problem for almost all small businesses. According to a recent HSB Cyber Study, 90% of businesses knowledgeable hacking incidents happened over the last year.
The study also found risk managers are worried about the safety and security of IoT devices, and the liabilities exposed with the rise of hyper-connectivity. Only 28% said IoT devices are actually safe for business use, yet 56% of businesses already use them or plan to in the future.
How Does Ethical Hacking Work?
Modern-day ethical hackers often started hacking for the challenge or to educate themselves on the vulnerabilities in information technology security. These hackers are sometimes called “white hat hackers.” It’s becoming increasingly common for companies large and small to employ their own in-house Information Security Analysts to help combat hacking. Information Security Analysts typically have extensive training in technological and informational infrastructure, with ongoing responsibilities to keep it all running securely.
Ethical hackers coming from this area of expertise also have knowledge in problem-solving strategies for security breaches and can collect and analyse data to monitor and interpret weaknesses. Expect them to possess deep knowledge of the latest infrastructure and hardware, from routers to memory storage, with the ability to establish security policies and best practices.
Information Security Analyst skills are highly valuable and sought out by juggernaut corporations like IBM. For example, a job posting from IBM specifically asks for candidates skilled in ethical hacking who can participate in technical testing for exposed applications.
Ethical hacking is also known as penetration Testing
Ethical hackers sometimes fall into the category of ‘penetration testers.’ According to Cyber Degrees, penetration testers look for security vulnerabilities across web-based applications, networks, and online systems. They use a variety of methods to hack into systems, from designing and creating their own tools, to employing social engineering.
The latter is often responsible for data breaches and relies on poor passwords, weak security and even scouring social media to gather personal information to password-test. That means technology and hacking tools are only part of the equation, and thoroughly educating businesses on security policies and best practices is necessary to create safe environments.
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