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Ethical Hacking

Definition: Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking, refers to the practice of using hacking techniques and tools to identify and rectify vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and software, with the permission of the system owner. Unlike malicious hacking, ethical hacking serves a legitimate purpose of improving security and protecting against cyber threats.

Examples:

1. Noun: Ethical hacking is an essential practice in the field of cybersecurity.
2. Verb: It is crucial to employ professional ethical hackers to evaluate the system's security.
3. Adjective: The company hired an ethical hacking team to conduct a thorough security audit.
4. Adverb: The system was tested extensively and ethically hacked to ensure maximum security.

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