Hacking and Security

Terminologies

Hackers
Access computer system or network without authorization through skills, tactics and detailed knowledge. Also known as "Black hat" (a malicious or criminal hacker).He breaks the law and can go to prison.

Ethical hacker

Also known as "Black hat".Performs most of the same activities as hackers performs but with owner’s or organization permission.

Crackers
Illegally break into systems to steal or destroy data.

Script kiddies or packet monkeys
Young inexperienced hackers.Copy codes and techniques from knowledgeable hackers

Script
Set of instructions that runs in sequence

Terminologies

Ethical hackers
Employed by companies also known as white hat to perform penetration tests or computer and network expert who attacks a security system on behalf of its owners, seeking vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could exploit.

Penetration test or Ethical hacking
Legal attempt to break into a company’s network to find its weakest link , also known as ethical hacking,intrusion testing, and red teaming.Tester only reports findings, does not solve problems i-e but report problems instead of taking advantage of them

Security test
More than an attempt to break in; also includes analyzing company’s security policy and procedures .Tester offers solutions to secure or protect the network