Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking, is the practice of deliberately probing computer systems, networks, or applications for security vulnerabilities with the permission and intent to improve their security. Ethical hackers, often hired by organizations, use their skills to identify weaknesses and potential threats in a responsible and lawful manner. The main goals of ethical hacking include: Identifying Vulnerabilities: Ethical hackers aim to find weaknesses in a system’s defenses, such as software bugs, misconfigurations, or weak passwords, that could be exploited by malicious hackers. Assessing Security: They assess the overall security posture of an organization’s IT … Continue reading Ethical Hacking : Enhancing Cybersecurity through Responsible Practices