The IT Stuff

Types of Ethical Hacking

White Box:
Full knowledge of the system i.e. you know what IP the webserver,database server etc  is running on and what version of the operating system is running on that box etc. This makes it easy for you to learn about the various details and then fingerprint that very system.

Black Box:
You [...]

An ethical hacking  is a simulated, but real attack on your network and systems in a safe and controlled way and effectively shows possible weaknesses and problems within your security architecture.Ethical hacking is also known as penetration testing, intrusion testing, and red teaming.

Denial of Service tests
War-Dialling to identify connected devices (Scanning)
Social Engineering tests
Network Design Review
Wireless [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]