Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking – Professional Overview

Ethical Hacking is the authorized practice of identifying, testing, and fixing security vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications. Ethical hackers use the same techniques as malicious attackers—but with legal permission and a defensive objective.

The goal is to proactively discover weaknesses before attackers do, helping organizations improve their security posture, protect sensitive data, and meet compliance requirements.

Ethical hacking typically includes:

• Network and web application penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessment and risk analysis
• Exploitation validation (proof of risk, not damage)
• Security misconfiguration detection
• Reporting and remediation guidance

Ethical hackers follow strict legal, ethical, and professional guidelines, working closely with security teams to strengthen defenses rather than cause harm.

Ethical hacking plays a critical role in modern cybersecurity, supporting red teams, blue teams, SOC operations, and secure software development.