What is security research?

Vulnerabilities are typically found by security researchers, which is a posh term for smart people who like to find flaws in systems and break them. At Rapid7, we have a team of vulnerability researchers that do nothing else all day. Trust us, this can be a lot of fun.

Like penetration testing, security research can be used for good and evil. Some countries don’t make the distinction and outlaw security research completely, so make sure you check your country’s legislation before you start researching and especially before you publish any research.

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