Most people see hackers as evil, but companies also use hackers to find and fix weaknesses in their systems. These ethical hackers—also known as "white hat hackers"—use the same techniques as regular ...

Ethical hacking, also known as “white hat” hacking, is the process of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in a computer system or network in order to assess its security and provide ...

Version 3.0 of BackTrack has been released. BackTrack is a Linux-based distribution dedicated to penetration testing or hacking (depending on how you look at it). It contains more than 300 of the ...

Unlike the common hack and other malicious campaigns, ethical hacking is actually supported by many companies. Many giant tech firms, such as Google and Microsoft, rely on ethical hackers to enhance ...

What if the tools you use to test vulnerabilities could turn against you? Ethical hacking is a double-edged sword—on one hand, it’s a vital skill for identifying and fixing security flaws; on the ...

Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition (Jon Erickson, No Starch Press, 2008) is an intense, thorough and extremely well written book that can take you from basic hacking concepts to building ...

Planning on taking the CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exams? Mastering the fundamentals of ethical hacking is a must. Whether you're aiming for roles in penetration testing, ...

Cybersecurity training has moved from niche to necessary. With organisations facing increasingly automated attacks and researchers uncovering massive compilations of exposed credentials, more learners ...

For those looking to build ethical hacking skills without the hefty price tag of certification courses, The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle offers a more accessible entry point. From ...

Ryan Barone is cofounder and CEO of RentRedi, a property management software that simplifies the renting process for landlords and renters. House hacking—renting out a portion of the home you live ...