Penetration Testers
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
- New & Emerging
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
What you’d do
- Document penetration test findings.
- Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.
- Gather cyber intelligence to identify vulnerabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hacking trends.
- Keep up with new penetration testing tools and methods.
- Identify new threat tactics, techniques, or procedures used by cyber threat actors.
- Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
Skills that matter
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Programming
How to get there
Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree
Also called
- Cyber Systems Engineer
- System Vulnerability Analyst
- Threat Hunter
- Vulnerability Assessor
- Security Consultant
- Security Engineer
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