Penetration Testing Expert Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Penetration Testing Expert:

BSc. in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or similar relevant field
Previous working experience as a Penetration Testing Expert for (x) year(s)
In-depth knowledge of application development processes and at least one programing or scripting language (e.g., Java, Scala, C#, Ruby, Perl, Python, PowerShell)
Hands on experience with testing frameworks such as the PTES and OWASP
Applicable knowledge of Windows client/server, Unix/Linux systems, Mac OS X, VMware/Xen, and cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Critical thinker and problem solver
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Penetration Testing Expert skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Penetration Testing Expert roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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