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Ethical hackers typically have very strong programming and computer

networking skills and have been in the computer and networking business for

several years. They are also adept at installing and maintaining systems that use

the more popular operating systems (e.g., UNIX** or Windows NT**) used on

target systems. These base skills are augmented with detailed knowledge of the

hardware and software provided by the more popular computer and networking

hardware vendors. It should be noted that an additional specialization in security

is not always necessary, as strong skills in the other areas imply a very good

understanding of how the security on various systems is maintained. These

systems management skills are necessary for the actual vulnerability testing, but

are equally important when preparing the report for the client after the test.