The Role of Exploitation

What happens after a hacker finds a vulnerability? This article explains the role of exploitation, the art of using a flaw to gain access or trigger unintended behavior in a system. You'll understand how an exploit is the vehicle that turns a theoretical weakness into a practical security breach. For anyone interested in cybersecurity, grasping this concept is key to understanding the entire 'kill chain' of a cyberattack, from both an offensive and defensive perspective.