What is Ethical Hacking:
Ethical hacking is the use of hacking techniques by friendly parties in an attempt to uncover, understand and fix security vulnerabilities in a network or computer system.
Ethical hackers have the same skills and use the same tools and tactics as malicious hackers, but their goal is always to improve network security without harming the network or its users.
In many ways, ethical hacking is like a rehearsal for real-world cyberattacks. Organizations hire ethical hackers to launch simulated attacks on their computer networks. During these attacks, the ethical hackers demonstrate how actual cybercriminals break into a network and the damage they could do once inside.
White Hat Hackers:
These are professional hackers who use their skills to help organizations improve their security by finding and fixing vulnerabilities. They operate with legal authorization and follow ethical guidelines.
Black Hat Hackers Turned White Hat:
These are former malicious hackers who have turned to ethical hacking, using their knowledge and experience to help organizations defend against attacks
Grey Hat Hackers:
These hackers may sometimes cross ethical boundaries or laws but do not have malicious intent. They might find vulnerabilities without permission and report them to the owners, often expecting a reward.
