Definition of pen testers

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.
Other terms relating to 'test':
acid test	Definitions include: a party at which LSD is added to the food or drink.
guerilla testing	Definitions include: testing of a software application, performed on devices (such as computers and cell phones) made available to potential purchasers in retail stores.
smile test	Definitions include: used in the positive or negative to indicate whether an argument, upon first impression, is believable or ridiculous.
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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