Ethical hacking, often referred to as penetration testing, is a process intended to evaluate the security of an organization's information systems. Ethical hackers employ the same tools, techniques, and processes as their malicious counterparts, but they do so with the express permission of the organization that owns the system. The goal is to improve security by identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by unauthorized users. Ethical hackers provide organizations with an understanding of potential impacts of various threats, along with recommendations for remediation, ultimately enhancing cybersecurity measures.