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WGU (QCO1) Ethics In Technology Exam - Topic 3 Question 5 Discussion
Topic #: 3
A company notices a drift in model performance due to suspicious alterations of the source data. It hires a specialist to test the security of its information systems and look for vulnerabilities attackers might have exploited.
Which name describes this specialist?
A white hat hacker is an ethical cybersecurity specialist hired to test an organization's security infrastructure and identify vulnerabilities before malicious attackers exploit them. Unlike black hat hackers (who engage in illegal activities), white hat hackers operate within legal and ethical boundaries to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
In this scenario, the company hires a specialist to test security systems for vulnerabilities, which aligns with the role of a white hat hacker or ethical hacker.
Relevant Ethical Reference in Technology:
Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity (CEH Certification) -- Ethical hackers conduct penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA, 1986) -- Authorizes legal hacking for security testing purposes.
ACM & IEEE Ethical Standards -- Ethical hacking must follow responsible disclosure and legal guidelines.
Utilitarian Ethics (Greatest Good Principle) -- Ethical hacking prevents cyberattacks, benefiting organizations and society.
Thus, the correct answer is B. White hat hacker, as the specialist is legally testing security vulnerabilities.
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