The following points describe the qualities of a good pentester. They should:
- Choose a suitable set of tests and tools that balance cost and benefits
- Follow suitable procedures with proper planning and documentation
- Establish the scope for each penetration test, such as objectives, limitations, and the justification of procedures
- Be ready to show how to exploit the vulnerabilities that they find
- State the potential risks and findings clearly in the final report and provide methods to mitigate the risk(s) if possible
- Keep themselves updated at all times because technology is advancing rapidly
A pentester tests the network using manual techniques or the relevant tools. There are lots of tools available on the ...