Yash Amre Cybersecurity Presentation

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

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History of Hacking:

"Hacking began as a creative, skill-based activity in the 1960s. Initially positive, it evolved to include malicious activities, creating a division between ethical and unethical hacking."

White Hat Hackers

"White hat hackers are ethical security experts. They help organizations by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, strengthening cybersecurity defenses to prevent malicious attacks."

Grey Hat Hackers

"Grey hat hackers operate in a gray area. They might break into systems without permission but often reveal flaws to promote stronger security, not for harm."

Black Hat Hackers

"Black hat hackers engage in unethical hacking for personal gain, often through illegal activities like data theft, malware distribution, and unauthorized access to systems."

Ethical vs. Unethical Hacking

"Ethical hacking is done with permission to secure systems, while unethical hacking is unauthorized and intended to exploit vulnerabilities for personal or financial gain."

How All Three Forms Relate to Cybersecurity

"White, Grey, and Black hat hackers play distinct roles in cybersecurity. White hats strengthen security, grey hats highlight vulnerabilities, and black hats exploit them. Together, they influence cybersecurity policies, defenses, and the approach to managing and preventing cyber threats in today’s digital landscape."

Additional Sources

• KDnuggets – "Top Data Science Skills for 2024"
• Towards Data Science – "How to Network as a Data Scientist"
• Cybersecurity Ventures – "Top Cybersecurity LinkedIn Groups"

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