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Hacking is like a taboo in the computer world, its like a wine with some bitter after taste. Its reputation is most on the destructive side. But not known to many that hacking has a good side and is being used to fortify IT Security.

Those who are using hacking for the betterment of security are called White hat hackers, also known as “ethical hackers,” are computer security experts, who specialize in penetration testing, and other testing methodologies, to ensure that a company’s information systems are secure. Such people are employed by companies where these Certified Ethical Hackers are sometimes called “sneakers.” Groups of these people are often called tiger teams or red teams. These security experts may utilize a variety of methods to carry out their tests, including social engineering tactics, use of hacking tools, and attempts to evade security to gain entry into secured areas, this is called Ethical Hacking.

Ethical hacking gives better pay and job because of the role being given to an ethical hacker. In the IT field, security is the foremost requirement. If the business is secured than clients won’t have second thoughts on buying or acquiring the products and services being offered.

Hacking has a cycle, its like a fight between the white hats and the black hats. Who ever comes first either means destruction or fortification. Sometimes black hats becomes white hats because they are employed by the company or any groups they have broken into.

I found a site that offers official training on how to be an ethical hacker, the company offering these course is called EC-Council.

Take part on the offers they give like the Security Fundamentals which take you thru the basics of securing most systems and also the Penetration Testing which teach you all you need to know on how to hack your way through different systems and analyze the defects on the said system landing you a certificate.

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