Stages/phases of hacking

 Cyber security engineer should have knowledge of computers, Virtual machines, internet, Servers, networks.


Stages of hacking 

1  Information / data gathering : Weakness in the website

2. Scanning networks : Different paths in the website

3. Gaining access : Different ways gain access on the website

4. Clearing tracks : Destroy the path they took to hack the website and leaving clue.

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