Ethical hacking with AI is at home in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybercrime and cybersecurity as well as digital transformation. It means that experts - so-called "ethical hackers" - use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks before criminals can exploit them. Their aim is to protect companies and organisations from cyber attacks.
In contrast to criminal hackers, ethical hackers work on behalf of their customers. They use AI to automatically recognise and report weaknesses such as insecure passwords or faulty software. Artificial intelligence analyses large volumes of data much faster and more accurately than a human could.
An illustrative example: a company hires ethical hackers to test its online customer database. The AI-controlled tools quickly scan all access points, discover a gap and report it to the company immediately. In this way, the security gap can be closed before it is discovered by real attackers.
Ethical hacking with AI is becoming increasingly important because cyber attacks are constantly on the rise. It actively helps companies to keep their digital security up to date.
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