WHITEHAT

White hat

The term "white hat" in Internet slang refers to an ethical computer hacker, or a computer security expert, who specializes in penetration testing and in other testing methodologies to ensure the security of an organization's information systems. Ethical hacking is a term coined by IBM meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing.

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white hat

Noun

  1. A good person, hero
  2. A well-meaning hacker who hacks for a good cause or to aid a company, organization, or government without causing harm.


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