The possibility of cyber attacks is a major issue, with the global average cost of a data breach expected to reach $4.45 million in 2023, a 15% increase over the previous three years, according to an IBM analysis. This stark figure highlights the growing financial and reputational threats companies face, emphasising the importance of ethical hacking in an increasingly interconnected world.
Ethical hackers are the first line of defence, utilising their knowledge to replicate cyber attacks under controlled conditions. These individuals play an important role in averting potentially disastrous data breaches, financial loss, and reputational harm caused by cyber attacks by proactively fixing security vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
This article explores the importance of ethical hacking, the tactics used by ethical hackers, and how to pursue a career in this vital sector of cyber security.
What is ethical hacking?
Ethical hacking, commonly referr
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