Common Job Duties:

• Identify and attempt to exploit weaknesses in computer networks and systems
• Simulate cyber attacks and data breaches to access secure information
• Bypass established security protocols and other network defenses
• Document process and create detailed reports of weaknesses in systems
• Ethically hack into computer networks and data servers
• Identify and configure tools to break into computers, networks, and servers
• Communicate exposed vulnerabilities and risk-level of computer systems and networks
• Educate organizations and staff on areas of risk and cyber-safety best practices
• Cooperate with upper-management and law enforcement