About this Tutorial
Hacking has been a part of computing for almost five decades and it is a very broad
discipline, which covers a wide range of topics. The first known event of hacking had
taken place in 1960 at MIT and at the same time, the term "Hacker" was originated.
In this tutorial, we will take you through the various concepts of Ethical Hacking and
explain how you can use them in a real-time environment.
Audience
This tutorial has been prepared for professionals aspiring to learn the basics of Ethical
Hacking and make a career as an ethical hacker.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with this tutorial, you should have a good grasp over all the
fundamental concepts of a computer and how it operates in a networked environment.
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