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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Other terms relating to 'pen':
pen	Definitions include: n. tampon.
Other terms relating to 'test':
acid test	Definitions include: a party at which LSD is added to the food or drink.
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smoke test	Definitions include: a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke.

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