How should one prepare himself for a job interview for penetration testing?

Question

So, the title basically says it all. I would really like to hear out some of the more experienced friends here with their answers for this. - Should it revolve around the ability to verbally explain attacks at a non-technical\ echnical level? - Should it focus on network, system and web app attacks? Social engineering? Attack vectors? - Should it revolve around countermeasures to attack? I am not asking for "the whole enchilada" here, but just for a sort of framework one should have in mind when getting ready for job interviews in that field.

Answer 1

Hi there,

When it comes to resources for penetration testing, I highly recommend engaging in hands-on labs. OWASP offers many valuable resources, such as Juice Shop. Additionally, it's essential to answer questions using the STAR method. Technical roles also require various soft skills, so being able to explain concepts clearly at a high level is also very helpful.