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Ethical Hacking: My Definition and Experience in the Field

Critical Role & Responsibilities of Ethical Hackers in Digital Transformation Initiatives. How to be an ethical hacker?

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Purpose of this article

In this article, I create awareness of ethical hacking, its purpose, use cases, and a brief introduction to the role of ethical hackers in digital transformation initiatives.

My aim is to help security executives and managers choose the best ethical hackers for their businesses.

As a by-product, the information in this article can also guide aspiring ethical hackers to build their skills and plan their experiences.

Context

Ethical hacking is a critical function of the security and cybersecurity requirements of digital transformation initiatives. Every sizable digital transformation project requires at least one ethical hacker. Some massive programs may have multiple ethical hackers specializing in critical aspects and various domains of the program.

Background

Security, in a local sense, and cybersecurity in the connected world, touch every domain…