The purpose of this study is to address the issues and concerns of network security professionals... more The purpose of this study is to address the issues and concerns of network security professionals due to the prominence of information technologies and growing dependence on the Internet. Growing concern stems from the apparent lack of security inherent within information technologies and information systems. Such topics as identity theft and the latest computer virus are addressed in light of inherent dangers and implications from attackers world wide. Particular emphasis is placed upon the need for determining a potential proactive measure to improve network security. Measures consisting of a hacking methodology in network security to combat the exacerbating topics associated with the Internet and computer networks world wide are examined. The study includes a history of hacking, investigation into present day issues and concerns, and topics such as cyber terrorism, identity theft, and economical considerations are focused on. The study concludes by examining ethical hacking as a ...
Businesses, governments, and individuals are all aware how important information security is toda... more Businesses, governments, and individuals are all aware how important information security is today, and unfortunately, that fact may be due in part to their financial losses, damage to their brand, loss of customer trust, and personal consequences of fraudulent activities. Due to the severity of these actions, it is incumbent for students interested in information security to obtain an education that will allow them to communicate with the entire user community. Ethical hacking education can provide future professionals with the knowledge and skills to combat current and future cybersecurity issues. This research will define ethical hacking, current information security trends, offer pedagogical methods, an overview of information security instruction, and lastly, best practices in the field are examined.
The purpose of this study is to address the issues and concerns of network security professionals... more The purpose of this study is to address the issues and concerns of network security professionals due to the prominence of information technologies and growing dependence on the Internet. Growing concern stems from the apparent lack of security inherent within information technologies and information systems. Such topics as identity theft and the latest computer virus are addressed in light of inherent dangers and implications from attackers world wide. Particular emphasis is placed upon the need for determining a potential proactive measure to improve network security. Measures consisting of a hacking methodology in network security to combat the exacerbating topics associated with the Internet and computer networks world wide are examined. The study includes a history of hacking, investigation into present day issues and concerns, and topics such as cyber terrorism, identity theft, and economical considerations are focused on. The study concludes by examining ethical hacking as a ...
Businesses, governments, and individuals are all aware how important information security is toda... more Businesses, governments, and individuals are all aware how important information security is today, and unfortunately, that fact may be due in part to their financial losses, damage to their brand, loss of customer trust, and personal consequences of fraudulent activities. Due to the severity of these actions, it is incumbent for students interested in information security to obtain an education that will allow them to communicate with the entire user community. Ethical hacking education can provide future professionals with the knowledge and skills to combat current and future cybersecurity issues. This research will define ethical hacking, current information security trends, offer pedagogical methods, an overview of information security instruction, and lastly, best practices in the field are examined.
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