A variety of tools are essential for ethical hackers to efficiently assess and improve system security. Here are some widely-used tools:
- Nmap: A network scanning tool used to discover hosts and services on a network. Download Nmap
- Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer that helps in capturing and analyzing network traffic. Download Wireshark
- Metasploit: A penetration testing framework that helps in developing and executing exploit code. Learn More About Metasploit
- Burp Suite: A security testing tool for web applications, useful for identifying vulnerabilities. Learn More About Burp Suite