Business With a Certified Ethical Hacker
When most people think of hackers, they imagine criminals who act illegally. While this may be true, there are some people who are trained to think and act just like hackers, but they want to prevent rather than encourage criminal activity. Having a Certified Ethical Hacker on the payroll can be a tremendous benefit for businesses who want to limit their liability, guard against vulnerabilities and protect both proprietary information and customer data. Identifying Vulnerabilities Arguably the most important task of a Certified Ethical Hacker, particularly one who works full-time for a single business, is identifying any vulnerabilities that are in place. This is the act of checking servers, networks and accounts to determine whether there are any points of entry that aren’t being adequately protected. This is an important safety measure because it is these weak points that a hacker would be most likely to exploit. By simulating stress testing, Certified Ethical Hackers can see which a