How do they match: Penetration Testers

  • Security Application Tester
  • Security Architect
  • Security Assessment Tester
  • Security Automation Tester
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Consulting Tester
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Tester
  • Application Security Assessor
  • Application Security Hacker
  • Application Security Tester
  • Cyber Security Engineer
  • Cyber Security Tester
  • IT Security Tester
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Assessor
  • Information Technology Security Tester
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Security Tester
  • Systems Security Tester

  • 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.

  • Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
  • Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
  • Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.
  • Develop security penetration testing processes, such as wireless, data networks, and telecommunication security tests.
  • Discuss security solutions with information technology teams or management.
  • Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
  • Investigate security incidents, using computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis, or malware analysis.
  • Prepare and submit reports describing the results of security fixes.
  • Test the security of systems by attempting to gain access to networks, Web-based applications, or computers.
  • Update corporate policies to improve cyber security.

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.