Pentest & Red Team
Ethical Hacking
Legal use of hacking techniques to improve security
Ethical Hacking (White Hat Hacking) is the practice of using hacking techniques and tools with the system owner's permission to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers work in organizations' interests, helping protect them from malicious actors.
Who is an Ethical Hacker
An ethical hacker is a cybersecurity professional who:
- Has written permission to test
- Documents all discovered vulnerabilities
- Does not cause damage to systems
- Maintains confidentiality
Certifications
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)
- CPENT (Certified Penetration Testing Professional)
Related Terms
Category
Penetration testing, attack methodologies, Red Team operations