ChatGPT’s Impact on Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

Abstract

As cyber threats grow, leveraging tools like ChatGPT offers a strategic advantage in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. This chapter examines ChatGPT’s potential in enhancing ethical hacking skills through scenario-based learning, topic exploration, and critical evaluation of its responses. A questionnaire with ten questions on tools, techniques, certifications, and hacker psychology was answered by 20 ethical hacking experts. While feedback on operating systems and cybersecurity principles was positive, some questioned the practicality of moderate recommendations. Statistical analysis showed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.878, indicating high internal consistency, with overall positive responses. The chapter underscores ChatGPT’s value in tracking trends, tools, and methodologies while acknowledging its practical limitations.

Keywords ChatGPT, Ethical hacking, Cybersecurity, Scenario-based learning, Hacker psychology