Penetration Tester: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some penetration testers are paid to try to get into computers so that the owners can make them safer!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, computer experts began testing computers by trying to get in, so they could find problems before anyone else did.
Tools of the trade
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Laptop
A penetration tester uses a laptop with special testing programs to check whether a computer system has weak spots.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe tester starts the day with a cup of tea or coffee and plans which computer system to check first.
Quiz time
A good password is one that is very easy for anyone to guess.