Word of the day: White Hat Hackerby the pureversity team
| word: White Hat Hacker | pronunciation: Wyt Hat Hah-ker | Definition :A cybersecurity professional who ethically hacks systems to find and fix security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing White Hat Hacker here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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A white hat hacker is like a locksmith hired to test if your doors can be picked before a thief tries
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What percentage of companies hire white hat hackers for security testing?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about White Hat Hacker :
1.White hat hackers help improve cybersecurity defenses.
2.Ethical hacking is a growing profession worldwide.
3.Many companies offer "bug bounties" to white hat hackers.
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Word of the day: White Hat Hackerby the pureversity team
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