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Hiring a Black Hat Hacker
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Hiring a Black Hat Hacker
Black Hat Hackers are hackers who perform illegal activities by breaking into computer
networks and information systems without authorization. Black hat hackers find and take
advantage of unsecured openings present in both business systems and software applications.
Programmers perform these attacks for two major reasons: to earn money through captive
organizations or to distribute sensitive information to prospective business partners along with
other hacking criminals (Fortinet, 2023)
Reasons to Hire the Individual
Unique Skill Set and Perspective
Many black hat hackers discover security weaknesses that experienced security
professionals typically do not spot in their assessments. Because of their extensive knowledge of
actual hacking methods companies can improve their security systems according to Raconteur
(n.d.).
Proactive Vulnerability Identification
The company benefits from black hat hacker employment because it allows them to
execute realistic cyberattack simulations to detect unknown system vulnerabilities which they
can fix sooner than potential malicious cyber attackers discover them (CM-Alliance, n.d.).
Addressing Talent Shortages
The cybersecurity field has an active shortage of qualified experts to carry out necessary
security functions. Practical hacking experience makes people ideal candidates to bridge the
talent shortage in cybersecurity because their skills are difficult to locate (Raconteur, n.d.).
Hiring a Black Hat Hacker
Author’s Name
Department/University
Course number
Course name
Instructor’s Name
, 2
Hiring a Black Hat Hacker
Black Hat Hackers are hackers who perform illegal activities by breaking into computer
networks and information systems without authorization. Black hat hackers find and take
advantage of unsecured openings present in both business systems and software applications.
Programmers perform these attacks for two major reasons: to earn money through captive
organizations or to distribute sensitive information to prospective business partners along with
other hacking criminals (Fortinet, 2023)
Reasons to Hire the Individual
Unique Skill Set and Perspective
Many black hat hackers discover security weaknesses that experienced security
professionals typically do not spot in their assessments. Because of their extensive knowledge of
actual hacking methods companies can improve their security systems according to Raconteur
(n.d.).
Proactive Vulnerability Identification
The company benefits from black hat hacker employment because it allows them to
execute realistic cyberattack simulations to detect unknown system vulnerabilities which they
can fix sooner than potential malicious cyber attackers discover them (CM-Alliance, n.d.).
Addressing Talent Shortages
The cybersecurity field has an active shortage of qualified experts to carry out necessary
security functions. Practical hacking experience makes people ideal candidates to bridge the
talent shortage in cybersecurity because their skills are difficult to locate (Raconteur, n.d.).
