A pentestercontraction of the Englishpenetration test"or penetration tester, is a cybersecurity expert whose job is to simulate computer attacks (pentests) on information systems in order to identify the vulnerabilities. It uses its skills in a legal and authorised manner to test and improve the security of IT systems.
It is also known as ethical hacker.
An ethical hacker is a "white hat" hacker, as opposed to a "black hat" hacker, who has malicious intentions.
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Pentester, an ethical hacker who protects your company
