Hot Take What is ethical hacking, and how does it work?

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Ethical hacking, also known as “white hat” hacking, is the process of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in a computer system or network in order to assess its security and provide recommendations for improving it. Ethical hacking is done with the permission and knowledge of the organization or individual that owns the system being tested.

Ethical hacking aims to find flaws in a system before malevolent hackers may take advantage of them. The same tools and methods used by malevolent hackers are also used by ethical hackers, but their objective is to enhance security rather than cause harm.

Here’s how ethical hacking typically works.
 

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That is a great summary! Ethical hackers play an important role in cybersecurity by helping organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. It's a constantly evolving field that requires a deep understanding of computer systems and a commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques.
 

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