Ethical Hacker
The dream job for a generation of hackers: A company paying you to break into its network. By simulating attacks from the net or from an internal source, ethical hackers locate weak spots in a company's network. Then they work with clients to prioritize which are the most serious threats, and suggest solutions.
Sample salary: $60,000-$140,000.
See also : hacker ethic
NetLingo Classification: Online Business
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