white hat

noun — 3 senses

white hat

noun
1

Idiomatic A good person; a hero.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Idiomatic, Slang A well-meaning hacker who hacks for a good cause or to aid a company, organization, or government without causing harm (for example, to identify security flaws).

Computer security

3

Idiomatic, Slang A sailor.

Coordinate terms
black hat, gray hat

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