Ethical hacking is a legitimate practice that involves using hacking techniques and tools to test the security of computer systems and networks, identify vulnerabilities, and improve cybersecurity defenses. Ethical hackers need to have a good understanding of various hacking tools and techniques. The article discusses the top 10 ethical hacking tools, including Snyk, OWASP Dependency-Check, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Brakeman, Kali Linux, Bandit, John the Ripper, and Dependency-Track. These tools can be categorized into different types, such as vulnerability scanners, web application testing tools, network mapping and reconnaissance tools, password cracking tools, and exploitation frameworks. The article also tells a story of a security analyst named Sam who uses these tools to identify vulnerabilities in an online banking platform and prevent a potential data breach. The article emphasizes the importance of using ethical hacking tools responsibly and ethically to improve application security and protect organizations from cyber threats.