Gray Hat Hacking The Ethical Hacker's Handbook, Fifth Edition, 5th Edition

CHAPTER 6

So You Want to Be a Pen Tester?

Penetration testing is an exciting and challenging field. However, many aspiring penetration testers don’t know where to start. For example, you might be wondering: How do I enter the field? Once I’m an established practitioner, how do I get to the next level and really refine my tradecraft? How can I begin to work for myself? How can I provide as much value as possible to the entities that have put their trust in me? You should strive to try to be the best in the world at what you do because the pursuit of excellence is a noble thing. If penetration testing is your chosen field, this chapter will guide you through the development and refinement of your pen-testing career.

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