Question

How many basic processes or steps are there in ethical hacking?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 6

(d) 7

This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Generic Steps for Security in division Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right option is (c) 6

To elaborate: According to the standard ethical hacking standards, the entire process of hacking can be divided into 6 steps or phases. These are: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Tracks clearing, reporting.