SEP2605 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
25 September 2025
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, SEP2605 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 25 September 2025
Course
Security Technology and Information Security II (SEP2605)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Security Technology Convergence Insights
SEP2605 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 25 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 Discuss and provide examples of the main differences between hacking and
cracking. (8
Question 1: Main differences between hacking and cracking (8 marks)
Expanded Answer:
Hacking and cracking both involve manipulating computer systems, but their purposes and
legality differ.
Hacking is generally the act of exploring computer systems, networks, or software to
understand them better, identify weaknesses, or improve security. Hackers can be
ethical (white-hat), where they have permission to test a system, or unethical (black-
hat), where they act without permission.
Example: A company hires a security consultant to test its network for vulnerabilities; this is
ethical hacking.
Cracking, on the other hand, is always malicious. Crackers intentionally break into
systems, bypass software protections, steal data, or corrupt files. The purpose is usually
personal gain, sabotage, or illegal activities.
Example: Someone removing copy protection from paid software to distribute it illegally is
cracking.
Key Differences:
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE
25 September 2025
[Document subtitle]
[School]
[Course title]
, SEP2605 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 25 September 2025
Course
Security Technology and Information Security II (SEP2605)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Security Technology Convergence Insights
SEP2605 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 25 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Question 1 Discuss and provide examples of the main differences between hacking and
cracking. (8
Question 1: Main differences between hacking and cracking (8 marks)
Expanded Answer:
Hacking and cracking both involve manipulating computer systems, but their purposes and
legality differ.
Hacking is generally the act of exploring computer systems, networks, or software to
understand them better, identify weaknesses, or improve security. Hackers can be
ethical (white-hat), where they have permission to test a system, or unethical (black-
hat), where they act without permission.
Example: A company hires a security consultant to test its network for vulnerabilities; this is
ethical hacking.
Cracking, on the other hand, is always malicious. Crackers intentionally break into
systems, bypass software protections, steal data, or corrupt files. The purpose is usually
personal gain, sabotage, or illegal activities.
Example: Someone removing copy protection from paid software to distribute it illegally is
cracking.
Key Differences:
