# Ethical Hacker

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/ethical-hacker

Ethical Hackers, also known as penetration testers, are hired to probe systems for weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them, conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessment using tools like Kali Linux and Metasploit. They apply deep knowledge of network security along with scripting skills in Python to simulate real-world attacks and report findings to organizations. Typically working in cybersecurity teams or as independent consultants, they combine a hacker's curiosity with a strong ethical and legal framework.

Top skills: [Network Security](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-security), [Penetration Testing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/penetration-testing)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Cybersecurity Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-analyst)
- Often leads to: [Cyber Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cyber-security-architect)

## Similar roles

[Cyber Security Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cyber-security-analyst), [Cybersecurity Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-engineer), [Incident Responder](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/incident-responder), [Vulnerability Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vulnerability-analyst), [Vulnerability Penetration Tester](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vulnerability-penetration-tester)

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