Penetration Tester jobs in Europe
What Is a Penetration Tester?
A penetration tester, also known as pentester or ethical hacker, has the authority to stimulate a cyber attack on a computer system in order to test the security of the device or systems in place. Pentesters will mimic the actions of cyber attackers who aim to hack into security systems thus uncovering any vulnerabilities in place.
As cyber attacks are becoming a frequent occurrence, penetration testers are being sought out, with this job being in high demand in the cyber security field. It is a challenging but rewarding career, and in order to succeed a broad range of technological knowledge and skills is expected from anyone considering a career in this field.
Main Duties of a Penetration Tester
Penetration testers, or ethical hackers, have a wide range of duties at work. The most common ones cover:
Reconnaissance - gathering data and intel of systems
Searching and scanning open ports
Exploiting systems using advanced tools
Preparing reports
Running virtualisation softwares
Main Required Skills for a Penetration Tester
Analytical
Adaptable
Good decision-making skills
Great oral and written communication skills
Quick thinking
Europe
Mainland Europe is a large peninsula comprised of 44 sovereign states, such as Denmark, Switzerland, Poland and Greece to name a few. For centuries, Europe has had a rich agricultural and industrial diversity, resulting in the continent becoming the centre of trade and commerce.
Europe is home to some of the most famous cities in the world: London, Madrid, Rome, Vienna, Stockholm. Each city projects its own culture and vibrancy – offering tons in tourist activities and travel opportunities.
Getting around
Traveling and getting around Europe is easy for anyone, thanks to its extensive and efficient public transport system, which allows you to go anywhere within the continent. Europe is the second smallest continent on the globe, making journey times between countries, cities, and towns reasonable: for example, getting from Milan to Berlin is a 1hr 15min journey if you decide to take a flight.
In major cities like Paris or Amsterdam, you will also find an extensive public transport system, which includes the bus, tube, train, boats, and other alternatives. Getting from one point to another is extremely easy, especially if you have a traveling application like Citymapper or Google Maps on your phone to help you find the fastest - or cheapest! - journey.
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