Ethical Hacker

Ethical hackers, also known as white hat hackers, are security professionals who apply their hacking skills for defensive purposes. As the “good guys” of the hacking world, ethical hackers are often hired into “red teams” that conduct penetration tests that identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. 

Ethical hackers must follow agreed-upon guidelines, typically outlined in a legal contract, that describe the scope of their work, including the systems they are allowed to attack, the techniques they can use, and the time period for this work.