What is Ethical Hacking?

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking 148 views Nov 05, 2025 1 min read

Definition:
Ethical Hacking is the practice of legally probing computer systems, networks, or applications to find vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.


Key Points

  • Also called “White Hat Hacking”

  • Done with permission from the system owner

  • Helps improve security and protect data


Purpose of Ethical Hacking

  • Identify and fix security weaknesses

  • Prevent unauthorized access and cyber attacks

  • Ensure compliance with security standards


Common Techniques Used

  • Vulnerability scanning

  • Penetration testing

  • Social engineering tests

  • Network sniffing


Conclusion

Ethical hackers play a critical role in cybersecurity by proactively finding and fixing vulnerabilities to safeguard systems and data.

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