Controlling Ethical Hacking: Operating System Security

Abstract: The rapid advancement of technology has increased the risk of cyberAttacks, making ethical hacking a critical tool for securing information systems. Ethical hacking involves authorized testing of computer systems to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers exploit them. This research focuses on controlling ethical hacking through the use of operating systems such as Windows, Kali Linux, and Linux-based security distributions. Data is collected from secondary sources, including journals, research papers, official OS documentation, and cyber security reports, to analyse hacking tools, techniques, and OS-level security features. The study highlights how operating systems provide built-in protections, access controls, logging, auditing, and monitoring mechanisms that can prevent unauthorized access while enabling safe ethical hacking. Additionally, the research explores emerging trends and best practices for secure implementation of ethical hacking. The findings aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of how operating systems can strengthen cyber security defenses and control ethical hacking activities effectively.

Keywords: Ethical Hacking, Operating System, Security Features, Vulnerability Assessment, etc.