What is Vulnerability Analysis and Tools Used by an Ethical Hacker

Dr. Sean Cortopassi, a Certified Ethical Hacker and division director responsible for cybersecurity. In this video, Dr. Cortopassi delves into the importance of vulnerability analysis and its role in safeguarding systems and data from potential threats.

As an expert in the field, Dr. Cortopassi emphasizes the significance of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to cybersecurity. He shares valuable insights on identifying critical vulnerabilities and promptly addressing them through continuous monitoring and remediation.

Through his experiences, Dr. Cortopassi highlights the need to adopt a hacker's mindset in order to enhance security measures. He explains how utilizing command line prompts and other tools can shed light on the ease of exploiting systems and infrastructure, emphasizing the necessity of staying vigilant and consistently pushing boundaries to strengthen security protocols.

In today's digital landscape, merely having good cybersecurity practices is no longer sufficient. Dr. Cortopassi addresses the prevalent challenges such as ransomware attacks and data breaches, stressing the importance of reassuring users that their data is protected within the system.

Throughout the video, Dr. Cortopassi shares insights into various tools, including Nessus for network scans, IBM app scans for individual applications, and his personal favorite, CCM, for organization and tracking. Additionally, he discusses how ethical hacker training has equipped him with critical thinking skills for root cause analysis, allowing him to effectively identify vulnerabilities and reduce the overall attack surface.

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