Chapter 3: Penetration Tester
In this chapter, you will learn what a penetration tester (pentester) is and the average salary range for this career in the United States (US). You will also learn about career progression options and learn common interview questions for the role.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- What is a pentester?
- How much can you make in this role?
- Which other roles can you do?
- Common interview questions for a pentester career
What is a pentester?
Penetration testing (pentesting) or ethical hacking is where you assess the security of networks, websites, endpoints, mobile devices, wireless devices, operational technology/industrial control system (OT/ICS) infrastructure, and the security of physical facilities. ...
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