Penetration Testing Job Market Trends

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Certified Ethical Hacker

2K-4K
Employers
+13%
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

120-240
Employers
+7%
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.

Information Security Specialist

300-600
Employers
-2%
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.

IT Security Specialist

300-600
Employers
-5%
Growth

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

GIAC Certification

1.25K-2.5K
Employers
-8%
Growth

A global leader in cybersecurity certifications, recognized for providing practical, skills-based credentialing to professionals across the information security industry. Its certifications cover various domains including penetration testing, digital forensics, industrial control systems, and more.

Application Security

400-800
Employers
-31%
Growth

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

Penetration Testing

2K-4K
Employers
-31%
Growth

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

Pen Test

400-800
Employers
-33%
Growth

A security assessment methodology involving simulated cyberattacks to find and fix vulnerabilities in computer systems. Essential in ensuring network defenses are robust and effective against real-world threats.

Information Security Officer

500-1K
Employers
-34%
Growth

Oversees an organization's information security strategy, managing risks and implementing measures to protect against cyber threats.