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The internet is full of hackers, and these hackers grow in numbers, strength, and power each and every day. It was recently discovered that a group of hackers had managed to steal in total, around $1 billion from banks through their computers. This is thought to be one of the biggest banking breaches in history, and the robbers didn't even have to physically go to the bank. These hackers got their way into the banks' computer systems and observed the banks' operations. They either set up fake bank accounts to steal money with, or they programmed ATMs to dispense money at specific times. According to Kaspersky Labs, the hackers have attacked 100 banks in 30 countries, all fairly easily. Banks are one of the more prone industries to hacking, but they're not the only ones that need to keep a watchful eye when it comes to hacking incidents.

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So OpenSSL is being patched again, very shortly after the Heartbleed Bug was fixed. According to the OpenSSL Security Advisory, multiple security vulnerabilities affecting the security layer have been recently discovered. One of the security threats actually allowed an attacker to see and modify traffic between an OpenSSL server and the client. While this news might seem bad, finding these vulnerabilities indicate that OpenSSL is frequently monitored by security professionals, and the appropriate steps are being followed to patch these vulnerabilities. This in turn makes OpenSSL a more secure implementation of the protocols SSL/TLS (Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security).

Do you possess any of these traits? Enterprising. Investigative. Inquisitive. Curious. Methodical. Calculated. Patience. Does this sound like you? Do you get excited thinking about firewalls and encrypted websites? Are you interested in being one of the good guys that help stop criminal hackers? If you fit this description, you probably are an ethical hacker or you have what it takes to become one. Do you think you have the potential to be an effective ethical hacker?

(** Updated March, 2023)

EC-Council's CEH Certification has become the must-have accreditation if you want to become a certified ethical hacker. While you can jump right in and take the exam with limited experience, there are some necessary CEH prerequisites and some recommended ones. Here's a breakdown of what ethical hacking is and our recommended CEH prerequisites.

The vision of a hacker sitting in a darkened room pecking away on a keyboard with computer code scrolling down three separate monitors morphs to an invaluable member of the business world. Legal hacking grabs the attention of many who want to use their computer coding and puzzling skills to earn a living instead of running from the law.

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Being a certified ethical hacker is an in-demand career. While relatively new, the need for it can't be underestimated. These are the people who can beat unethical hackers, because they know the things those hackers know and can think like them. There are now classes around the world that will teach you to become a certified ethical hacker. Once you're certified, you can get a job with almost any company that uses technology that is prone to hacking. To become certified, however, you have to pass a certification exam at the end of your training course.

Certified Ethical Hackers (CEH) can be very beneficial for companies. By applying their training as hackers for the good of organizations, they can help test firewall systems as well as other network security features to find vulnerabilities. This knowledge can then be used to help people withstand real attacks from others with nefarious motives.