What does a day in the life of a Penetration Tester look like?

Penetration Testers alternate between active testing engagements and report writing. During testing phases, they perform reconnaissance, identify vulnerabilities, exploit systems, and document findings. A typical engagement lasts 1 to 3 weeks. Between engagements, pen testers write detailed reports, research new attack techniques, and build custom tools. The work is intellectually demanding, creative, and rarely repetitive.

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