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Penetration Testers
$98.74K Median Salary 37.5K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 9.2% Job Growth
About This Career
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
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Development environment software
Operating system software
Transaction security and virus protection software
Object or component oriented development software
Application server software
Web platform development software
Data base user interface and query software
Network monitoring software
Transaction server software
Program testing software
Spreadsheet software
Configuration management software
Enterprise system management software
Expert system software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software
Data base management system software
Computer aided design CAD software
Internet directory services software
Cloud-based management software
