Looking for the ultimate life hacking? We may have found your perfect position…An Ethical Hacker is a computer expert who intentionally tries to penetrate a company’s network, in order to help them identify potential security threats.With the importance placed on our online security at an all-time high, Ethical Hackers (also known as ‘white hat’ hackers or penetration testers) could be invaluable for a business. They use the same methods as their less-reputable namesakes, but document vulnerabilities instead of exploiting them, preventing potential crises and minimising damage.Typical day-to-day duties for an Ethical Hacker may include:
- Testing internal servers and systems, and conducting ‘pentests’
- Searching for areas where security may be breached
- Documenting weak points in the network
- Providing recommendations on how to fix any issues
- Helping mitigate risk
- Conducting training with developers to improve security awareness