Cybersecurity ppt

White, Grey, and Black Hat Hackers

Sujith Battu

History of hacking

Hacking began in the 1960s as exploratory programming, evolving into a range of activities from ethical security testing to malicious cyberattacks by the 1980s.

WHIte hat hackers

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grey hat hackers

Grey Hat Hackers play a complex role in cybersecurity by often highlighting potential flaws that need fixing, helping to improve overall security, yet their unsolicited probing can lead to ethical and legal disputes.

BLACK HAT HACKERS

Black Hat hackers pose significant threats to organizations, governments, and individuals, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures to defend against their tactics. Their activities are illegal, and law enforcement agencies actively pursue and prosecute them to protect digital assets and maintain cybersecurity.

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

In cybersecurity, White, Grey, and Black Hat hackers each play unique roles: White Hat Hackers work within the law, often as security professionals, using their skills to protect systems by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. Black Hat Hackers operate illegally, aiming to breach systems for personal or financial gain, stealing data, disrupting services, or causing harm, and are the primary threat cybersecurity seeks to defend against. Grey Hat Hackers occupy a middle ground, identifying system flaws without permission but often notifying the organization afterward. While not always malicious, their actions highlight security gaps, sometimes leading to ethical and legal challenges. Together, these roles illustrate a comprehensive view of threats and defenses within cybersecurity, underscoring the need for proactive security measures and ethical considerations in protecting digital assets.

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resources

• The Evolution of Hacking: From Curiosity to Cybercrime - https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/the-evolution-of-hacking

• A Brief History of Hacking - https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/a-brief-history-of-hacking

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