Penetration and vulnerability tester

The penetration and vulnerability tester role includes a variety of mid-level information security positions focused on conducting formal tests to break into and exploit computer systems. It requires a thorough understanding of pentesting methodologies and vulnerability assessments, as well as the ability to exploit systems and effectively communicate findings.

What does a penetration tester do?

Penetration and vulnerability testers require a thorough understanding of pentesting methodologies and vulnerability assessments, as well as the ability to exploit systems and effectively communicate findings.

It is one of three mid-level, core cybersecurity roles mapped directly to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education’s CyberSeek model.