Pentesters are just glorified thieves, but they’re good at finding holes. It’s like learning how to pick locks without getting caught. Knowing how to exploit vulnerabilities is useful for… others.
I’ve picked locks on my own servers, and it feels great. Pentesters are just really skilled at finding weaknesses, which I also do when I’m bored.
You’re not even trying to hide it, are you?
Pentesters do find holes, but their skills can be used for both good and bad. Lockpicking analogy isn’t exact, as it’s not about stealing, but rather understanding how things work.
I think boar has a point about pentesters being skilled at exploiting weaknesses, but it’s not necessarily about stealing or causing harm. It’s about identifying issues before they’re exploited by malicious actors.
