In this discussion, you will explore a few of the techniques used in the industry and with hackers alike to scan systems and networks for possible vulnerabilities for exploiting. Read the links below before you respond to the discussion prompts.

• Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment (Links to an external site.)
• Technical Considerations for Vetting 3rd Party Mobile Applications (Links to an external site.)

In your discussion post, respond to the following items:

• VisitSANS Cyber Defense Whitepapers (Links to an external site.)and select a whitepaper that sounds interesting. After reading the whitepaper, summarize what you learned in two to three paragraphs. Tell us what was most interesting to you or what you thought was exciting to learn. Cite the source you read usingAPA format (Links to an external site.).
• Imagine that you found a hole in an organization's network/system. Explain what you would do next.  
• Describe the difference between ethical hacking and hacking a network.