penetration tester

A penetration tester is not a job that we hear about very often. Their job is to try to breaking into security networks to find out if there are any "cracks" they can fix so that outsiders can not hack into their systems.

• You must take one proctored exam that has 150 questions that takes about four hours to complete.

Parts of the exam(the more important parts):

Parts of the test                                                                                       Objectives        

Legal Issues                                                                                        Demonstrates an understanding of
                                                                                                              legal issues.

Wireless Fundamentals                                                                         Demonstrates a knowledge of
                                                                                                              concepts associate with wireless
                                                                                                              networks.

Profiling Targets                                                                                   Demonstrates an understanding of
                                                                                                               using/operating a system and
                                                                                                               scans and the purpose of them.

Advanced Hash Manipulation                                                               Demonstrates an understanding on
                                                                                                               how to hack into computers and
                                                                                                               ability to use password hashes.