white hat
noun
1
: one who is admirable and honorable
2
: a mark or symbol of goodness
could use a few more guys in white hats—
Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau3
: a hacker who tests computer systems for possible vulnerabilities so that they can be fixed
Chu, 33, is part of a fraternity known as "penetration testers" or "ethical hackers," a group of experts who are hired to hack into computer systems or find other ways to gain access. These so-called "white hats" will spend days or weeks searching company systems to come up with recommendations for fortifying corporations against such threats.—Greg Wiles
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“White hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20hat. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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