A REVIEW PAPER ON ETHICAL HACKING

Ethical Hacking is a proactive approach to cybersecurity that involves authorizing and systematically testing information systems to find vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by criminals. Ethical hackers are network and computer experts who attack security systems on behalf of their owners, looking for vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious hackers. The explosive growth of the Internet has given rise to many good things, including electronic commerce, email, collaborative computing, and new areas of advertising and information distribution. Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, or red teaming, has become a major concern for businesses and governments. Organizations are concerned about the possibility of being "hacked" and potential customers are concerned about having their personal information under control. Hackers are classified according to their work and knowledge. White hat hackers are ethical hackers. Ethical hackers use hacking techniques to ensure security. Ethical hacking is necessary to protect systems from damage. KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, It’s Impact, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Tool, Cyberthreats