My 15 year old nephew was asking me to explain what a CEH does and how is it different from a so called black hat. I explained that we use similar techniques but with different ends in mind. We are there to help and protect and do no harm. We have a strict “rules of engagement.”  He then came back with “So you are like Obi wan from star wars.”  I was a little confused and asked him to explain.  He then said “Well the Jedi warriors use the good side of the force to help while the bad Jedi use the dark side of the force for harm.” I had to laugh for a moment but then thought hey that’s kind of cool if a 15 year old sees us that way, lol!  May the force be with you. 

laughing out loud! True that Bro!

You got to watch those kids. My daughter seemed to always take a strong interest in what I did and asked a lot of questions. I monitor her online activity and always preached responsible computer use so I never thought much of it. Until one night I got a call from the local Sherif's Department.

While staying at a friends house her and her friend thought it would be a good idea to take revenge on a girl they didn't like by getting into her email account, submitting a lost password request to her free web hosting company and then defacing her site with some rather distasteful comments about the girl.

When confronted my daughter knew she had did wrong and I believe was truly sorry for what she had done but she had no idea what she was doing was a felony. And that's what they were going to charge her with. Luckly, after talking over the case with the deputy we agreed to try to get the other girl to drop the charges, which she did.

They can easily be swayed by the dark side!

Oh I motivated her alright!