Definition of a pen tester

pen tester    

noun

• "penetration tester".

  We're hiring some pen testers to see if they can break through our security systems.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
  • See more words with the same meaning: professions (list of).

  Last edited on Oct 11 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 11 2012.

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pen	Definitions include: n. tampon.
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