Cybersecurity Foundations
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Cybersecurity · Introduction to Cybersecurity

Types of Hackers

Compare white-hat, black-hat, and grey-hat activity through permission and intent.

2 min micro-lesson
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Learning objective

What you will understand

Describe the key ideas behind “Types of Hackers” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.

Key ideas

  • White-hat
  • Black-hat
  • Grey-hat

Try it

Classify three short scenarios by intent and authorisation.

Quick recap

Compare white-hat, black-hat, and grey-hat activity through permission and intent.