I am a penetration tester.

I have solid skills and knowledge in identifying and exploiting

vulnerabilities in web applications, mobile apps, and computer systems. My typical workday
involves running vulnerability scans, participating in penetration testing projects, analyzing risks,
and coordinating with other teams to remediate security issues.

Right off the bat, I found it a big challenge to work in an ever-evolving cybersecurity industry.
The nature of my job forced me to often work overtime, so I had to spend less time on my
personal life. Additionally, if an incident happened on weekends I had to take action immediately
to reduce the risk. Plus, our Security Team often had to take the fall for employees’ mistakes if
they were caught leaking confidential information or got hacked.

However, I find my job as a penetration tester to be really interesting and rewarding. I had the
opportunity to learn new things about technology every day, and I am proud of my job because I
help our network from cyberattacks. My skills in cybersecurity have gone from strength to
strength since I could balance my work and personal life.