At Hacksclusive,every day our hackers help organisations make their digital products and services a little more secure. Our hackers do this by, for example, assessing the configuration of a Docker container or Kubernetes cluster, examining the source code of a REST API for possible vulnerabilities or testing the security of an Android app. Hacksclusive provides the knowledge and skills of its hackers as a service. The Hacksclusive platform plays an important role in this. It ensures that our hackers can work efficiently and have as much time as possible to discover vulnerabilities. Just as importantly, it not only gives our clients insight into which hacker did what, how, and when, but it also provides an understanding of the root causes of vulnerabilities and how the security of their digital products and services can be improved.

Of course, having such a platform sounds great. But without hackers, it’s worth nothing. So, where do hackers come from?

Origin of hacking

The word hacking is derived from the Germanic word hakkon and it literally means to chop. It wasn't until the 1980s that the word took on the meaning of “breaking into a computer”. The association of the word hack with the computer originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the 1960s. Students in the model railroad club called any new connection or improvement to the train circuit a hack. Not much later, creative applications developed by scientists and students for the university computer—beyond the device's intended purpose—were also called “hacks.” The people who created them called themselves hackers.

As of October 2024, NIS2 is legally mandatory, and to aid in preparation, the National Cyber Security Center has launched a self-evaluation tool. Organizations completing the self-evaluation can determine if they fall under the NIS2 directive and whether they are considered "essential" or "important" according to this directive for the functioning of society and/or the economy. Failure to comply with this law can result in legal consequences and potential fines. Therefore, it is crucial to make timely preparations and ensure that your organization complies with the requirements of NIS2.