[ubuntu-us-in] ethical hacking

[DJ Gregory]

Here is a certification that I would look into if you plan on opening a 
business doing such a thing.

http://www.eccouncil.org/certification/licensed_penetration_tester.aspx

You will need to have several certifications and some good reputation 
before a lot of major companies would hire out for this sort of thing.  
I would consider doing some small business pro bono to build up a client 
list and reputation as a person who knows what they are doing.  I have 
thought about offering this as a service through my managed IT services 
company, but it is a tricky sell.

Also, another facet to consider when doing something such as this is not 
only to let them know where they are vulnerable but also how to fix 
those vulnerabilities and providing insight on how you got in and what 
you were able to compromise.  I think it is a valid use of 'ethical 
hacking', so good luck if you do plan on going forwards with this.

Thanks,

DJ

On 12/31/2011 4:20 PM, Greg wrote:
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> That's an already established practice called penetration testing.
> On Dec 31, 2011 4:17 PM, "Charlie Luna" <war.tribe.mc at gmail.com 
> <mailto:war.tribe.mc at gmail.com>> wrote:
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> > have you guys ever thought about starting a business of doing 
> ethical hacking to help businesses and corporations and even 
> individuals know where they are vulnerable in terms of network 
> security? and charging a fee for it?
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