Hacking doesn’t always have to be for bad reasons! There are many ways one can put their hacking skills to good use. The technology is always advancing at an exponential rate, so does the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards to safeguard sensitive data. Ethical hacking has evolved as an effective strategy for defending networks and computer systems against prospective threats.  This blog will provide readers an understanding of what ethical hacking is and how it is different from black hat, what skills are necessary to become an ethical hacker, how to get there, the tools and tactics used by ethical hackers, best practices, and the future of ethical hacking.  Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Basic Principles of Ethical Hacking Skills Required to Become an Ethical Hacker Steps to Become an Ethical Hacker Tools and Techniques Used by Ethical Hackers Best Practices for Ethical Hacking Conclusion Introduction Definition of Ethical Hacking The technique o...