The Role Of Ethical Hacking In Cybersecurity
Introduction to Ethical Hacking To introduce ethical hacking, let us first understand the terms that make up the word. We all know what ethical means in a general sense. If not, then you should know that it refers to something that is legitimate and in accordance with the rules and standards of society. Now, "hacking" is the term that most people misinterpret. Hacking simply means tinkering with the mechanism of an object to make it work for our needs, and a person who performs such an activity is a hacker. HACKER noun 1. A person who enjoys learning the details of computer systems and how to stretch their capabilities--as opposed to most users if computers, who prefer to learn only the minimum amount necessary. 2. One who programs enthusiastically or who enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about programming. Why the special term? To tweak something, you need to know how it works. It's rare to find people who know how to work with software. ...