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Unconventional Careers

Ethical Hacker

An Ethical Hacker, also referred to as a white hat hacker, is an information security


expert who systematically attempts to penetrate a computer system, network,
application or other computing resource on behalf of its owners and with their
permission to find security vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could potentially
exploit.

The purpose of ethical hacking is to evaluate the security of and identify vulnerabilities
in systems, networks or system infrastructure. It includes finding and attempting to
exploit any vulnerabilities to determine whether unauthorized access or other
malicious activities are possible.

Ethical Hackers use their skills and many of the same methods and techniques to test
and bypass organizations' IT security as their unethical counterparts, who are referred
to as black hat hackers. However, rather than taking advantage of any vulnerabilities
they find for personal gain, Ethical Hackers document them and provide advice about
how to remediate them so organizations can strengthen their overall security.

Ethical Hackers generally find security exposures in insecure system configurations,


known and unknown hardware or software vulnerabilities as well as operational
weaknesses in process or technical countermeasures.

Any organization that has a network connected to the Internet or provides an online
service should consider subjecting it to penetration testing conducted by Ethical
Hackers.

Benefits of Ethical Hacking

There are a number of ways Ethical Hackers can help organizations, including:

 Finding Vulnerabilities. Ethical Hackers help companies determine which of


their IT security measures are effective, which need to be updated and which
contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited. When Ethical Hackers finish
evaluating organizations' systems, they report back to company leaders about
those vulnerable areas, for instance, a lack of sufficient password encryption,
insecure applications or exposed systems running unpatched software.
Organizations can use the data from these tests to make informed decisions
about where and how to improve their security posture to prevent cyberattacks.

 Demonstrating Methods Used by Cybercriminals. These demonstrations


show executives the hacking techniques that malicious users apply to attack
their systems and wreak havoc with their businesses. Companies that have in-
depth knowledge of the methods the attackers use to break into their systems
are better able to prevent them from doing so.

 Helping Prepare for a Cyberattack. Cyberattacks can cripple or destroy a


business, especially a small business. However, most companies are
completely unprepared for cyberattacks. Ethical Hackers understand how threat
actors operate and they know how these bad actors will use new information
and techniques to attack systems. Security professionals who work with Ethical
Hackers are better able to prepare for future attacks because they can better
react to the constantly changing nature of online threats.

How to Become an Ethical Hacker

There are no standard education criteria for an Ethical Hacker, so an organization can
set its own requirements for that position. Those interested in pursuing a career as an
Ethical Hacker should consider a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information
Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science or even Mathematics as a strong
foundation.

Other technical subjects including Programming, Scripting, Networking and Hardware


Engineering, can help those pursuing a career as Ethical Hackers by offering a
fundamental understanding of the underlying technologies that form the systems that
they will be working on. Other pertinent technical skills include system administration
and software development.
Certified Ethical Hackers: International Certifications

There are a number of Ethical Hacking certifications as well as IT certifications related


to security that can help individuals become Ethical Hackers, including:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): This is a vendor-neutral certification from the EC-
Council, one of the leading certification bodies. This security certification, which
validates how much an individual knows about network security, is best suited for a
penetration tester role. This certification covers more than 270 attacks technologies.
Prerequisites for this certification include attending official training offered by the
EC-Council or its affiliates and having at least two years of information security-
related experience.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): This certification is offered by


Information Systems Audit and Control Association ISACA, a non-profit,
independent association that advocates for professionals involved in information
security, assurance, risk management and governance. The exam certifies the
knowledge and skills of security professionals. To qualify for this certification,
candidates must have five years of professional work experience related to
information systems auditing, control or security.

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): CISM is an advanced


certification offered by Information Systems Audit and Control
Association ISACA that provides validation for individuals who have demonstrated
the in-depth knowledge and experience required to develop and manage an
enterprise information security program. The certification is aimed at information
security managers, aspiring managers or IT consultants who support information
security program management.

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC): This certification created and administered by


the Global Information Assurance Certification Organization (GSEC) is geared
towards security professionals who want to demonstrate they are qualified for IT
systems hands-on roles with respect to security tasks. Candidates are required to
demonstrate they understand information security beyond simple terminology and
concepts.
Local and International Universities offering Courses in Information Security,
Cyber Security and Computer Science

International Universities

- Information Security

https://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/training-
degrees/international/undergraduate/slevel/2/subject/information+security/sin/ct/prog
rams.html

- Cyber Security

https://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/training-
degrees/international/undergraduate/slevel/2/subject/cyber+security/sin/ct/programs.
html

- Computer Science

https://www.hotcoursesabroad.com/study/training-
degrees/international/undergraduate/computer-science-courses/slevel/2/cgory/e1-
3/sin/ct/programs.html

Pakistani Universities

- Cyber Security

https://www.eduvision.edu.pk/institutions-offering-cyber-security-with-field-computer-
sciences-information-technology-at-bachelor-level-in-pakistan-page-1

- Computer Science

https://www.eduvision.edu.pk/institutions-offering-computer-science-with-field-
computer-sciences-information-technology-at-bachelor-level-in-pakistan-page-1

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