ChatGPT’s Impact on Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

Author First name, Last name, Institution

Rahaf Alnuaimi, Zayed University
Moatsum Alawida, Abu Dhabi University
Manal Al-Rawashdeh, Al-Balqa Applied University
Sami Mejri, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Document Type

Book Chapter

Source of Publication

Examining Cybersecurity Risks Produced by Generative AI

Publication Date

1-1-2025

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.

DOI Link

10.4018/979-8-3373-0832-6.ch024

ISBN

[9798337308326, 9798337308340]

First Page

573

Last Page

608

Disciplines

Computer Sciences

Keywords

ChatGPT, ethical hacking, cybersecurity, scenario-based learning, hacker psychology

Scopus ID

05007253118

Recommended Citation

Alnuaimi, Rahaf; Alawida, Moatsum; Al-Rawashdeh, Manal; and Mejri, Sami, "ChatGPT’s Impact on Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity" (2025). All Works. 7348.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7348

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no