"Hacking for the Public Good"

A panel at the Black Hat USA 2019 conference highlighted the use of hacking skills for good as hacking is often perceived as bad. It was emphasized that white-hat hackers and IT security industry groups are applying their skills in a way that bolsters digital security for the public and private sector. Ethical hacking can lead to the discovery of security vulnerabilities in products and an increase in awareness about how these vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious actors. This article continues to discuss the importance of ethical hackers, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the introduction of new threats, and efforts to increase understanding surrounding these threats. 

GCN reports "Hacking for the Public Good"

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