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Job Title – Ethical Hacker
Description
An Ethical Hacker is a trained hacker who use special skills to identify security problems with computer networks.
Typical Job Activities
Creates
scripts that test for vulnerabilities including penetration testing and risk
assessment
Develops low-level tools that improve security testing and monitoring
Delivers detailed reports to different team members and executives that
document security findings
Performs risk assessment across the entire network including hardware and
software systems
Sets up security policies that help personnel use best practices for digital
protection
Reviews and hire vendors to incorporate security systems
Trains staff and personnel on best practices for network security
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Educational Requirements
Senior
Certificate with matric exemption
For a Degree course in Computer Sciences at a University
For a diploma in User Interface Design or related courses at a Technikon
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Computer Science
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be
able to enjoy mathematics and solving problems
Be able to concentrate for long periods
Be imaginative
Be patient and accurate
Be able to think logically
Be able to make his own decisions
Be able to divide tasks into steps of logical sequence
Be able to persevere with a task until all the problems are solved
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Employment Opportunities
High
Market Competitiveness
High
Income Potential
High
Self-Employment Opportunities
High
International Employment Opportunities
High
Possible Employers
Government
departments
Computer manufacturers
Research organisations
Commerce and industry
Insurance companies
Educational institutions and libraries
Transport enterprises
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Relevant Contact Details
Information Technology
Industry Training Board
Tell: 011 7893805
Computer Users Council of South Africa
Career Progress and Path
Experience
in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I am very interested in a specific
subject or field
I can apply my special skills
I can design things
I can work with technology
