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What is ethical?

While not legally binding, ethical guidelines can be a bellwether for where laws and regulations are heading and, at the very least, a higher bar than most government entities. What they lack in legal language, they than make up for in plain terms that typically steer us away from any legally questionable areas that may arise. The EC-Council and GIAC/SANS both publish a Code of Ethics (https://www.eccouncil.org/code-of-ethics/ and https://www.giac.org/about/ethics), as do many other industry institutions and certifying authorities. Some commercial tool vendors or providers also have expectations for proper use and frown upon nefarious activities using their toolsets. By enrolling as a member or holding their certifications, ...