How Ethical Hacking Can Improve Digital Marketing Security: A Case Study Approach
Keywords:
Ethical Hacking, Digital Marketing Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment, Case Study, Security Best PracticesAbstract
In today's world, digital marketing is a key part of how businesses grow and connect with customers. But as digital marketing becomes more important, cyber threats also become more sophisticated and dangerous. That's why it's crucial to keep digital marketing platforms safe and secure. This thesis looks at how ethical hacking can help improve the security of digital marketing. Ethical hacking involves security experts who test systems to find and fix weaknesses before malicious hackers can exploit them. To understand how this works in the real world, this thesis uses case studies to explore instances where ethical hacking was used to strengthen digital marketing systems. By examining these examples, the research shows how ethical hacking can reveal hidden security problems and suggest ways to address them. The findings of this study indicate that ethical hacking is not just about finding problems. It also helps create a proactive security mind-set, which is essential for protecting digital marketing efforts. Overall, integrating ethical hacking into digital marketing security strategies is beneficial, as it helps businesses stay ahead of potential threats and maintain the safety of their digital assets.
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