Offensive Security

#Offensive_Security is the process of breaking into computer systems, exploiting software bugs, and finding loopholes in applications to gain unauthorized access to them.

[[Offensive Security]] represents the process where you simulate a hackers actions to find vulnerabilities in a system.

If you are #pentester or #security_consultant, this is an exercise you'd perform for companies to test for vulnerabilities in their web applications,

• Penetration Tester - Responsible for testing technology products for finding exploitable security vulnerabilities.

• Red Teamer - Plays the role of an adversary, attacking an organization and providing feedback from an enemy's perspective.

• Security Engineer - Design, monitor, and maintain security controls, networks, and systems to help prevent cyberattacks.