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The Defensive NecessityThe primary argument for the existence of these tools is the concept of "offensive defense." To build a secure system, one must understand how that system can be broken. Security professionals use these tools to perform authorized audits, simulating real-world attacks to identify weak points before a malicious actor can find them. By using the same methods as a "cracker," a "hacker" (in the ethical sense) can ensure that encryption standards are up to date and that network perimeters are robust. Security professionals use these tools to perform authorized