Definition:
Ethical Hacking is the practice of legally probing computer systems, networks, or applications to find vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Also called “White Hat Hacking”
Done with permission from the system owner
Helps improve security and protect data
Identify and fix security weaknesses
Prevent unauthorized access and cyber attacks
Ensure compliance with security standards
Vulnerability scanning
Penetration testing
Social engineering tests
Network sniffing
Ethical hackers play a critical role in cybersecurity by proactively finding and fixing vulnerabilities to safeguard systems and data.
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