Penetration Testing Job Market Trends

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Certified Ethical Hacker

3K-6K
Employers
+43%
Growth

A credential for professionals demonstrating skills in assessing and enhancing cyber security. It involves understanding system vulnerabilities and ethical hacking techniques.

Security Staff Engineer

150-300
Employers
+42%
Growth

A role responsible for the development and maintenance of security protocols and systems within an organization. Ensures that all security measures are up-to-date and effectively protecting company assets.

Product Security Engineer

200-400
Employers
+33%
Growth

Focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks in products, implementing security measures throughout the development lifecycle.

Hacker

120-240
Employers
+33%
Growth

A person who uses programming and technical skills to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks. Commonly regarded as both a threat to security and a source of innovation in cybersecurity.

Application Security

700-1.4K
Employers
+28%
Growth

Focuses on protecting software applications from security threats, ensuring they are secure throughout their development and deployment.

Penetration Testing

3K-6K
Employers
+25%
Growth

A security practice that involves testing a computer system, network, or web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.

Information Security Specialist

300-600
Employers
+16%
Growth

Safeguards an organization's computer systems and networks by implementing security measures and monitoring for breaches. Plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Penetration Tester

400-800
Employers
+15%
Growth

A cybersecurity professional who conducts authorized simulated attacks on computer systems to identify and fix vulnerabilities, enhancing the overall security posture. Employs various tools and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and recommend improvements.

IT Security Specialist

300-600
Employers
+13%
Growth

Focuses on protecting an organization's IT systems and data from cyber threats, implementing security measures and responding to incidents.