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AI for Penetration Testers

Founder, Automation Squad

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

Penetration Testers · O*NET 15-1299.04 · Job Zone 4 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

19 of 40tools on this list have an AI solution available today

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AI you can use for this job

70 matched to the tools penetration testers use. Showing 24.

GitHub
MCP server
GitHub is the perfect place to share code and work collaboratively on private and open source software.
GitHub
GitHub
App
Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with GitHub MCP or direct API to manage repositories, review pull requests, track issues, and automate code workflows through natural language.
Make (make.com)
Azure DevOps
MCP server
Azure DevOps is where teams manage, develop, and deliver software in the cloud. Azure DevOps provides free, private Git project hosting for up to 5 users, project and test management tools, build and CI, and team collaboration. Connect using the development tools of your choice,
Azure DevOps
ServiceNow
App
Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with ServiceNow MCP or direct API to create incidents, update tickets, fetch reports, and automate workflow actions through natural language.
Make (make.com)
Azure DevOps
App
Make (make.com)
Google Cloud
MCP server
Hashicorp Terraform
MCP server
lobehub
Microsoft Excel
MCP server
Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su
Microsoft Excel
ServiceNow
MCP server
ServiceNow specializes in IT services management (ITSM), IT operations management (ITOM) and IT business management (ITBM).
ServiceNow
Android
Skill
Android
App
Make (make.com)
Ansible
Skill
Ansible
MCP server
Apple iOS
App
Make (make.com)
Bash
App
Bash
MCP server
Bash is an actionable, AI-powered feed for your product and marketing work.
Bash
Bash Linux
Skill
Cyberillo Kali Linux
MCP server
Development Tools
Skill
Doc Testing
Skill
Docker
App
Docker Cloud allows IT Ops team to deploy & manage Dockerized applications, from single container apps to distributed microservices stacks to any infrastructure
Docker
MCP server
Excel
MCP server
Excel
Skill

The tools this job actually uses

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Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPhot
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Firewall software
Ghidra
Google Cloud software
Hex-Rays IDA Pro
HP WebInspect

What this job involves

22 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 22.

Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.
Develop and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.
Develop infiltration tests that exploit device vulnerabilities.
Develop presentations on threat intelligence.
Develop security penetration testing processes, such as wireless, data networks, and telecommunication security tests.
Discuss security solutions with information technology teams or management.
Document penetration test findings.
Evaluate vulnerability assessments of local computing environments, networks, infrastructures, or enclave boundaries.
Gather cyber intelligence to identify vulnerabilities.
Identify new threat tactics, techniques, or procedures used by cyber threat actors.
Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
Investigate security incidents, using computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis, or malware analysis.
Keep up with new penetration testing tools and methods.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hacking trends.
Prepare and submit reports describing the results of security fixes.
Test the security of systems by attempting to gain access to networks, Web-based applications, or computers.
Update corporate policies to improve cyber security.
Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.

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