Principles of hacking and databases

Abstract

The report’s intention is to bring closer different aspects of the security on the Internet. In the first chapter it is explained the concept of penetration testing and the fundamentals of this process while highlighting the importance it has in the protection of networks and devices. Then, it is given a basic view of the main attacks that can be performed to gain access, deny service, steal information and others. In chapter three, introduces from an educational point of view the possibilities for beginners to practice their abilities in a secure environment. Finally, in the fourth chapter, the research focuses on an important element of the Internet, which is databases and their security, concluding with a simulation of an SQL injection attack.