A penetration test, colloquially known as a pen test, pentest or ethical hacking, is an authorized simulated cyberattack on a computer system, performed to evaluate the security of the system. Not to be confused with a vulnerability assessment.
- Understanding of web application development and technologies.
- Familiarity with industry standard classification schemes such as CVE, CVSS, CWE, CAPEC.
- Familiarity with the systems / technologies used to host web applications.
- Familiarity with commercial and open source vulnerability / penetration testing tools.
- Experience developing custom code and scripts.
- Familiarity with IP network architecture technology and protocols, Windows and Linux operating systems, routing, web technologies and protocols, common programming and scripting languages, SQL databases and queries, and OWASP.
- Excellent presentation and communications skills to effectively communicate with management and customers.
- Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts (both written and verbally).
- Ability, understanding, and usage of active listening skills (especially with customers!).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- eWPT
- SEC542
- EWPTX
- SEC642
$58K <= $76K <= $85K
$30K <= $43K <= $61K
$65K <= $81K <= $111K
$56K <= $70K <= $78K
£31,624 <= £60,999 <= £98,499
AU$60K <= AU$69,990 <= AU$75K