Careers & Competition · lesson 3 of 8 · 10 min

Ethics and authorization

summary: Ethical cybersecurity requires permission, a defined scope, and respect for people’s privacy. Practice only in environments you own or are explicitly authorized to use.

question: What is required before security testing?

options:

• Clear authorization and scope
• A public target
• A difficult challenge
• A hidden identity

correct: Clear authorization and scope

explanation: Permission and scope protect people and keep learning ethical.

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