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New Mexico Foundations of Computer Science

Lesson 1.11 Hacking Ethics

Description

In this lesson, students will explore and discuss the ethics and legality around hacking. A security hacker is someone who seeks to break through defenses and exploit weaknesses in a computer system or network. There are white hat hackers, who help companies find and protect exploits in their systems, and black hat hackers who hack maliciously.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Identify the difference between white hat hacking and black hat hacking
  • Explain career opportunities in cybersecurity