010. An Intro: Becoming a Penetration Tester

We’re often asked about the career pathway to becoming an ethical hacker, or penetration tester. So, we thought it would be best to let a current penetration tester share her thoughts on working in the industry. Whether you’re interested in penetration testing, computer science or security in general, Holly Grace's intro to becoming a penetration tester is packed full of tips you can use when getting started in cybersecurity. 1’00 What is a penetration tester? 1’35 What makes a good candidate? 4’10 Paths into pentesting. 5’00 Practising pentesting 6’36 Do I need programming skills? 7’30 The benefits of attending security conferences 8’36 Exams and certifications Useful links: Damn vulnerable web app http://www.dvwa.co.uk/ Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 12 minutes For more information, follow us on Twitter @secarma or @secarlabs or email us at [email protected] Hosted by: Holly Grace Williams, Technical Director at Secarma